8570 Department of Food & Agriculture
Major Program Changes
  • Emergence Tower System for Fruit Fly Rearing Efficiency - The Governor's Budget includes $658,000 General Fund to purchase and implement a tower system for rearing Mediterranean Fruit Flies (Medfly) for the Preventive Release Program.

  • All Vehicle Inspection Pilot Program - The Governor's Budget includes $407,000 General Fund and 4.7 positions to continue the Private Vehicle Inspection Pilot Program at the Needles Agricultural Inspection Station.

  • Hydrogen Fuel Purity and Performance Standards - The Governor's Budget includes $212,000 Department of Food Agriculture Fund to purchase laboratory equipment and supplies necessary to develop and initiate standardized sampling, testing, and enforcement activities related to hydrogen fuel.