The County shall encourage and support the use of Integrated Pest Management practices to reduce pesticide use and human health risks.
Climate Action Plan
AG-3.3 Public Education for Agricultural Products and Integrated Pest Management
The County shall collaborate with the agricultural community to provide information on Integrated Pest Management and agricultural products and practices in Ventura County.
AG-4.1 Connections to Local Produce
The County shall strive to enhance access to and consumption of fresh, local produce by encouraging direct connections between local farmers/ranchers and markets, restaurants, institutions, schools, hospitals, food banks, and other businesses.
AG-4.3 Technological Innovation
The County shall encourage the use of technology that supports agricultural production, while enhancing environmental sustainability and natural resource conservation.
AG-4.4 Pest Management
The County shall continue to monitor leading research findings on methods and technologies for reducing harm to the agricultural sector from invasive plants, pests, and diseases and modify and expand agricultural practices when appropriate and feasible.
AG-5.1 Inorganic Nitrogen Based Fertilizers
The County shall encourage farmers to reduce fertilizer application and transition to products that reduce or avoid nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions, such as organic composting and enhanced efficiency fertilizers.