Welcome from the Agricultural Commissioner / Sealer of Weights & Measures

The San Joaquin County Office of the Agricultural Commissioner serves as both the Agricultural Commissioner and Sealer of Weights and Measures, protecting a $3.2-billion agricultural economy while ensuring fairness in commerce for residents and businesses.

The office enforces agricultural laws that ensure safe farming practices, protect crops from pests, and promote responsible pesticide use. It supports local growers through export certification, quality verification, and pest monitoring to safeguard the county’s farms and natural resources.

The Weights and Measures division promotes fair commerce by inspecting scales, pumps, and labels to ensure accuracy and protect consumers. These efforts help maintain trust, productivity, and economic stability within San Joaquin County’s agricultural community.

Kamaljit Bagri

Agriculture Commissioner / Sealer of Weights & Measures
San Joaquin County

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Kamaljit Bagri - Agriculture Commissioner / Sealer of Weights & Measures

Mission Statement

To promote and safeguard the health, safety, and wellbeing of the people, agriculture and businesses of San Joaquin County.

Vision

To create a vibrant future where San Joaquin’s communities, farms and businesses flourish in harmony and resilience.

Meet Waylon. Good Boyyy!

Waylon is a 69 lb Labrador Retriever Mix. Waylon was born on May 20, 2022, and was abandoned twice before being donated to the National Detector Dog Training Center in Georgia by Animal Services in Douglas County. Waylon partnered with handler Erik Baxter and completed his Agriculture Detector Dog training in May of 2024.

Waylon now resides in Lodi, California, in San Joaquin County working primarily for the San Joaquin County’s Agricultural Commissioner’s Office. Waylon has high energy and passion to help protect California’s Agricultural Industry by sniffing out unmarked packages from parcel facilities containing regulated fruits, vegetables and other plant material.

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Important Dates

10 Apr

Secured Taxes Second Installment Delinquent Date

April 10, 2026

Last day to pay second installment of secured taxes without penalty.

10 Dec

Last Day to File an Exemption Claim for Homeowners and Veterans to receive 80% of the Exemption

December 10, 2026

Last Day to File an Exemption Claim for Homeowners and Veterans to receive 80% of the Exemption. If it falls on a weekend or legal holiday, the Last Day to File an Exemption date is the next business day.

30 Nov

Last Day to File a Formal Assessment Appeal

November 30, 2026