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Agriculture And Society Agencies For Agriculture
Government agencies provide farmers and ranchers with valuable information and services at little or no cost • Government can subsidize a grower or an entire industry when market forces would otherwise push themout of business. • This governmental action is often appreciated by many, the regulations and restrictions are often resented • Regardless of its role, government at the local, state, and federal levels has a profound effect on California agriculture.
Oversees agricultural research • Subsidy programs • Educational efforts • Agricultural Statistics
Manages National Forests • Administers timber sales • Oversees range and watershed use
Administers use of rangelands • Grazing rights • Recreational use
Administers and enforces regulations dealing with the use of agricultural chemicals, fertilizers and pesticides • Immigration and Naturalization Service • Regulates the influx and employment of foreign workers
Enforces regulation providing for the safety and health of agricultural workers • Administers the use of chemicals used in the production and processing of food products such as hormones and preservatives
Manages state timber resources • Fire protection and control • Overall protection and regulation of agricultural interests including pest and chemical control, weights, measures and licensing
Conducts basic agricultural research • Education programs • Provides grower information • Administers to state 4-H programs
Manage sales and distribution of water resources • Local arm of the State Department of Food and Agriculture
Review • What functions do governmental agencies serve? • How does agriculture benefit from these services? • What are five agencies and their functions?