The Kern County Agricultural Commissioner is proud to announce the annual Spray Safe Event to be held on Friday, January 24, 2020 at the Kern County Fairgrounds from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Spray Safe's primary goals are to promote safety and best practices within the agricultural industry. All industry members are encouraged to attend the free event which includes lunch.

2020 Restricted Material Permit/Op ID issuance will begin December 2, 2019. Growers may call for an appointment beginning November 18, 2019.

All licensed individuals and companies intending to do business in Kern County must register annually. All Registrations expire December 31st of each calendar year. Before performing any work in Kern County for the 2020 calendar year, you must first be registered for that calendar year. Registrations for 2020 will begin December 2, 2019. Information and forms are available on our website for the following licenses: farm labor contractor, maintenance gardener, pest control adviser, pest control business, pest control pilot, and structural pest control business.

Beekeepers doing business in Kern County are required to register with BeeWhereCalifornia by January 1 or within 30 days of moving their hives into the county.

The Kern County Department of Agriculture and Measurement Standards announces its 2019 Fall Applicator Continuing Education Presentations. They will begin November 4, 2019. For more information about these Continuing Education Sessions including times, dates, and locations, please see the English and Spanish Announcements.

Director Glenn Fankhauser reminds local cotton growers that December 20th has been established as the Cotton Plowdown deadline again for 2019.

The Kern County Agricultural Commissioner would like to remind you of the regulations in effect for the 2019 Cotton Defoliation Season. Compliance with these regulations and prudent selection of method and timing of applications will reduce complaints and regulatory response.

Kern County Commissioner, Glenn Fankhauser, announced that 12:01 a.m. Sunday, April 28, 2019 is the date establishing 75% petal fall on the North side of citrus trees for all citrus groves North of 7th Standard Road.

Kern County Commissioner, Glenn Fankhauser, announced that 12:01 a.m. Sunday, April 21, 2019 is the date establishing 75% petal fall on the North side of citrus trees for all citrus groves South of 7th Standard Road.

Kern County Commissioner, Glenn Fankhauser, announced that 12:01 a.m. Friday, April 5, 2019 is the date establishing the 10% bloom stage for all citrus North of 7th Standard Road.