11 AGRICULTURAL PLANT AND ANIMAL HEALTH; PEST PREVENTION; FOOD SAFETY SERVICES

The objective of this program is to prevent the introduction and establishment of serious plant and animal pests and diseases to California, protect the safety of California's milk supply, protect the safety of meat and poultry products exempt from Federal inspection, and protect cattle owners against loss or theft. In particular, the program is focused on pests and diseases that can: (1) be transmitted to humans, (2) cause serious financial losses to the agricultural industry in California, (3) severely impact the enviornment, or (4) adversely affect the supply of agricultural products to the consumer.

21 MARKETING; COMMODITIES AND AGRICULTURAL SERVICES

California agriculture produces over 350 different crops, which enter state, national, and international commerce. The objectives of this program are to assure orderly domestic and international marketing of safe and quality agricultural commodities, consumer protection, fair pricing practices, industry-supported grading services, and standards of measurement which provide a basis of value comparison and fair competition in the marketplace.

This program also provides support to governmental agencies needing chemical or product determinations by providing accurate and timely chemical analyses.

31 ASSISTANCE TO FAIRS AND COUNTY AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES

This program provides fiscal and policy oversight to the network of California fairs to advance their success. This program also partially reimburses counties for carrying out agricultural programs authorized by the Food and Agricultural Code under the supervision of the California Department of Food and Agriculture.

The state has a total of 80 county fairs, citrus fruit fairs and district fairs. State support for these local fairs includes budget approval and oversight of the capital outlay program, which is supported by Assistance to Fairs and County Agricultural Activities.

41 EXECUTIVE, MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

Executive and Management Services include the executive leadership of the Secretary's Office and the staff services associated with it. The Secretary's Office sets priorities and policies which recognize and meet the current and long-range needs of the agribusiness community of this state, as well as helping to protect the health and welfare of the public.

Administrative Services provides centralized administrative support to the Department through fiscal operations, employee-employer relations, personnel management, employee training and development, data processing, and general business services.

51 GENERAL AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES

This program provides the fiscal and policy oversight of the federal grants awarded that promote California agriculture. In addition, this program serves as the central point of contact for logistical coordination of all departmental resources, and provides centralized communications to our agricultural industry, including Agricultural Commissioners and the statewide fairgrounds.

This program also partially reimburses counties for carrying out agricultural programs authorized by the Food and Agricultural Code under the supervision of the California Department of Food and Agriculture.