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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
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a) AGREEMENT - Request approval and authorization for the Agricultural Commissioner to sign standard agreement, with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), for the Industrial Hemp Cultivation Program, for a maximum compensation amount not to exceed $5,963.38, effective 7/1/24 and shall terminate 6/30/26
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Financial Impact:
The funds to be received will be identified as revenue in the department's budget in FY 2024/25 and FY 2025/26.
Background Information:
The department entered into an agreement with CDFA to perform these services. Without an approved agreement the department will not receive adequate funding to pay for the staff time required to receive and field all hemp cultivation questions, phone calls, and complaints received from the public.