CDFA Area Wide Glassy Winged Sharpshooter Control Program FY 25/26 & 26/27

On October 21, 2025, the Tulare County Board of Supervisors entered into an agreement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture to fund a countywide pest management program targeting the invasive Glassy-winged Sharpshooter, with the goal of suppressing its population and preventing the spread of Pierce’s Disease. This initiative, covering fiscal years 2025/2026 and 2026/2027, is administered by the Tulare County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office and provides reimbursement to growers for pre-approved chemical treatments applied by licensed Pest Control Advisors and applicators. The program operates under an emergency exemption declared under California’s Environmental Quality Act, specifically CEQA Guidelines Class 8 and Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(4), allowing for immediate action without full environmental review due to the urgent threat posed to the state’s agricultural industry. Performance is limited to Tulare County, where field activities occur on grower lands, and acceptance and compliance oversight are managed locally by the Agricultural Commissioner’s Office in coordination with CDFA. The funding model is based on reimbursement for eligible treatment costs rather than direct procurement of goods or services, and no formal contract type, pricing, line items, or payment details are specified in the documentation. The agreement is classified as a forecast, indicating its preliminary nature in terms of financial commitment. No federal acquisition regulations apply; instead, the program relies entirely on state frameworks for compliance, environmental exemption, and operational guidance. Key contacts include officials from the Tulare County Resource Management Agency and the Agricultural Commissioner’s Office, who handle administrative oversight, program implementation, and grower communications. There are no defined delivery schedules, packaging or labeling requirements, evaluation criteria, or contractor certifications typically associated with federal contracting, as this is a state-funded, emergency response agricultural program focused on public protection through targeted pest control.