CDFA Nursery Inspection Program FY 25/26

On June 10, 2025, the Tulare County Board of Supervisors secured funding from the California Department of Food and Agriculture to support the County’s Agricultural Commissioner’s Office in maintaining the Nursery Inspection Program through the fiscal year 2025/26. This funding is intended to offset operational costs associated with inspecting nursery stock to prevent the introduction and spread of harmful agricultural pests, ensuring the protection of local farming interests and consumers from economic losses caused by the distribution of defective or infested plants. The program plays a critical role in safeguarding the integrity of California’s agricultural supply chain by enforcing compliance and quality standards across nurseries within Tulare County. The agreement is part of a forecasted initiative identified with the title CDFA Nursery Inspection Program FY 25/26 and was posted on June 30, 2025, though no solicitation number or NAICS code was assigned. The program is administered locally by Tulare County under the oversight of the California state agency, with performance activities occurring entirely within the state. Key points of contact for the initiative include Gary Mills, Chief Planner, Jessica Wills, Environmental Planner, and Christopher P. Greer, Project Planner, who can be reached via their respective office numbers and email addresses listed with the Tulare County government. The project’s official record is accessible through the CEQA Net system using the provided link.