8570 Department of Food & Agriculture
Program Descriptions

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.