COUNTY - STATE LIAISON OFFICE
- Kevin Masuhara, County/State Liaison Phone: 916-653-6649, Fax: 916-651-9079
- County Commissioner & Sealer Contact Information (PDF)
- County Ag Staff Contact Information
- Submitting Monthly Reports (PDF)
- USDA: 2008 California Drought Disaster Assistance Guide (PDF)
- 2008 CACASA Calendar (PDF)
- CDFA Field/District Offices
- County Area Groups Map
- County Notification System (Requires password to access)
LIAISON OFFICE ACTIVITIES
The County/State Liaison Office fosters communication between the County Agricultural Commissioners and the Department of Food and Agriculture by providing an efficient communication link to assure the uniform application of programs mandated by the relevant codes. Attends County Agricultural Commissioner-Sealer of Weights and Measures conferences, area groups (see map below) and related meetings to keep informed and current, and to ensure that members are kept informed of the priorities, programs, and policies of the CDFA. Communicates county issues to the Secretariat.
The County/State Liaison Office works cooperatively with the CDFA and the Agricultural Commissioners and Sealers on issues of mutual interest, including but not limited to: emerging issues and challenges affecting agriculture, environmental issues, program delivery, natural disaster status and needs, cooperative agreements, and budget issues.
The County/State Liaison Office works directly with the Divisions to keep informed on all the CDFA programs, priorities, and issues, which may affect operations at the county level.