About Us

The Agricultural Commissioner enforces the provisions of the California Food and Agricultural Code for the protection of the public's health, safety and welfare, and to promote and protect the agricultural industry.

Commissioner's Office Leadership

Kamalijit Bagri, Agricultural Commissioner / Sealer

San Joaquin County’s Agricultural Commissioner, Kamaljit Bagri, is the first woman to hold this position in San Joaquin County. Appointed in November 2022, Kamal grew up in India, where she received a dual bachelor’s degree in education and science from Guru Nanak Dev University. After coming to California in the late 1990s, Kamal worked as a teacher but soon developed an interest and passion for California’s agriculture and began her career working as a “trapper” and growing professionally in various agricultural commissioner positions throughout the region, including Merced County and Stanislaus County. She is a recognized leader, serving in executive leadership committees and boards for California Agricultural Commissioners and Sealers Association During her free time, Kamal is a Pistachio and Almond farmer.

2026-2027 Proposed Budget

The Agricultural Commissioner’s Office has a proposed budget of approximately $13.16 million for a fiscal year 2026–2027, funded through a mix of state, federal, and local revenue sources. These include unclaimed gas tax funds, pesticide mill fees, and inspection and certification fees. Together, these resources support critical programs that protect and strengthen the county’s agricultural sector, which produces more than $3.1 billion in gross value each year.

Key programs include pest detection, pest exclusion, and enforcement of pesticide use regulations. The Department also operates a Detector Dog Team that assists with inspecting incoming shipments from outside the county to help prevent the introduction of harmful agricultural pests.

In addition, the Office supports invasive species control initiatives, such as nutria eradication, and conducts monitoring programs for pests like exotic fruit flies and the European grapevine moth. The AgVenture Program continues to deliver agricultural education to thousands of students through both in-person and virtual outreach, made possible by grant funding and dedicated program resources.