County of Monterey Ag Pass Program Application Deadline is Friday, March 29, 2024

The County of Monterey Agricultural Commissioner’s Office is accepting applications for the AG Pass Program until March 29, 2024.  

With an AG Pass card badge, commercial agricultural operators are able to display this badge to emergency staff at disaster roadblocks for limited emergency access activities on to their property. Scan the QR code above to visit the AG Pass webpage and learn about the program’s eligibility criteria, application submittal requirements and how you can apply. 

Apply for an AG Pass online or pick up a paper application at the following locations: 
• Agricultural Commissioner’s Office at 1428 Abbott St, Salinas CA 
• Monterey County Farm Bureau at 1140 Abbott St, Suite C, Salinas CA 
• Castroville Library, 11140 Speegle St., Castroville, CA 95012
• Supervisor Lopez, District 3 Office, 599 El Camino Real (inside Greenfield City Hall), Greenfield CA 

For more information go online to: https://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-a-h/agricultural-commissioner/ag-pass-program.

What is the AG Pass Program?

The AG Pass Program is the result of recent legislation that was written in response to California wildfires and other disasters impacting agricultural lands, establishing a voluntary framework for agriculturalists to be able to display an AG Pass card badge to emergency staff at disaster road blocks for limited emergency access onto their property to conduct limited activities such as, caring for agricultural assets.

Activities that are allowed under the AG Pass are:
Sheltering, moving, transporting, evacuating, feeding, watering, or administering veterinary care to livestock and irrigating crops.
Irrigating crops and movement of farm equipment. 
Provide auxiliary support to emergency personnel such as identifying water points or roads and any other local knowledge that may assist emergency response personnel.

Harvesting of crops is not a permitted activity under the AG Pass Program.

An AG Pass does not guarantee the AG Pass holder access to the property. If there is imminent danger, front line emergency personnel will assess the risk and use discretion to determine if access will be allowed.

Learn more about the Ag Pass Program’s guidelines, terms & conditions, qualification, and application process by reading the application cover letter (PDF).

The deadline for AG Pass application submittals is March 29 (Friday), 2024, at 5:00 pm. Applications must be received by this date and time to be considered by the AG Pass Program.

Comments

Lake San Antonio Closed Due to Large Scale Fish Die Off; Number of Fish Impacted is Increasing and Reason for Die Off Remains Unknown

July 9, 2024- Out of abundance of caution for public health, County of Monterey Parks is closing the Lake San Antonio facility due to a large-scale fish die off from an unknown cause. On July 5, 2024, Parks staff noticed that dead baitfish, mostly shad, began washing up on the shore around Lake San Antonio and immediately contacted California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) to report the situation. At that time, the CDFW fisheries biologist stated the fish die off was most likely due to the high temperatures and low dissolved oxygen level in the water and that the situation most likely did not present a risk to the public. Parks staff also contacted the Water Resources Agency (WRA), State Water Resources Control Board and Environmental Health Bureau. Unfortunately, the fish die off has continued with larger species such as bass, catfish, crappie, carp, and trout being impacted. Attached photos include a 3–4-pound bass. CDFW, WRA and EHB are working together to try to determi

Suspect Vehicle in King City Quadruple Homicide on March 3 Has Been Located

The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office, on behalf of the King City Police Department is informing the community that the suspect vehicle involved in a quadruple homicide that occurred Sunday, March 3 on the 200 block of North Second Street in King City, has been located and recovered. The vehicle was located in an unincorporated area of South Monterey County. The King City Police Department is receiving assistance from multiple local and federal law enforcement partners in this investigation. Based on the nature of this investigation, no further details regarding the recovery of this vehicle are being released at this time. The Monterey County Sheriff's Office and the King City PD are asking the community for their assistance in reporting any information they may know regarding this incident which tragically left 4 people dead and 7 people injured, two with critical injuries. Information can be provided by contacting the following: King City Detective Sergeant Josh Partida 831-3

Attempted Homicide Shooting Incident in King City on September 29

The King City Police Department received a report of gunshots heard in the area of the 600 block of Sycamore Street at around 1 am on Sunday, September 29. While enroute, the King City PD was advised that 2 victims were transported to Mee Memorial Hospital by private vehicle to be treated for gunshot wounds. Upon arrival, officers were told that a single unknown suspect opened the gate to a fenced yard and fired 10 rounds into a crowd attending a party. 2 individuals were struck by the gunfire, after-which the suspect fled on foot. The suspect was described as wearing a dark colored hoodie and pants. The 2 victims are a 16-year-old juvenile male who was shot 3 times and an 18-year-old male who was shot 1 time. Both victims were transported to Natividad Hospital from Mee Memorial and are currently listed in stable condition. Detectives from the King City Police Department are currently working the investigation with assistance from the Greenfield Police Department Crime Scene Unit

KRKC COUNTRY

Search This Blog