To: Board of Supervisors
From: Agricultural Commissioner
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Cooperative Agreement No. 22-0378-000-SA, Known as the California Organic Program Contract with the California Department of Food and Agriculture and Supplemental Budget Request (4/5th Vote Required)
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
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That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve Amendment 1 to Cooperative Agreement No. 22-0378-000-SA, known as the California Organic Program Contract between Humboldt County and the California Department of Food and Agriculture and Approve the Supplemental Budget Request (Attachment I) in Fund 1100, Budget Unit 261, Agricultural Commissioner (4/5 vote required);
2. Authorize the Chair to sign the original agreement and return all signed copies to the Agricultural Commissioner's office for further processing; and
3. Grant a waiver from the provisions of the Nuclear Free Ordinance.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) (1100-261)
DISCUSSION:
On June 28, 2022, your Board approved Cooperative Agreement No. 22-0378-000-SA, known as the California Organic Program Contract between Humboldt County and the California Department of Food and Agriculture. The Agricultural Commissioner's office receives annual subventions from CDFA to help offset the local cost of enforcing certain state-mandated programs. Pursuant to the California Food and Agriculture Code, Cooperative Agreement No. 22-0378-000-SA provides funds to Humboldt County for the local enforcement of State organic program requirements associated with the California Organic Foods Act. The county will receive payments as appropriate for activities related to organic producer registrations, renewals, amendments, inspections, pesticide residue monitoring and complaint investigations. Per terms of the agreement, Humboldt County staff will conduct spot inspections of organic program registrants at thei...
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