Eligibility for an AG Pass
The eligibility criteria of the AG Pass Program is as follows:

• The operation must be a commercial agricultural operation, or
• Educational Institution conducting ag research or instruction; AND
• The property is located in a State Responsibility Area (SRA); AND.
  
  • Utilize our online AG Pass Program Map App to see if your parcel(s) is in contact with the SRA.
    In this map app, the SRA is displayed in a light red colored fill. View a legend (PDF) for this map app.
• The AG Pass applicant successfully completes a fire and safety training course.

 

Eligibility of Commercial Agricultural Operation or Educational Institution will be confirmed by one or more of the following:

• Redacted tax forms or other business documentation (LLC/partnership/incorporation)
• Issued Operator ID
• Restricted Materials Pesticide Permit
• Certified Producer Certificate
• California State Organic Program Registration
• California Department of Agriculture Livestock Identification Number
• Industry Association Letter
• USDA Documentation for Commercial Livestock Producer
• USDA Farm Services Agency Farm Number
• Brand # and/or Brand Certification Documentation
• Agricultural Lease or Williamson Act Documentation
• Proof of planning use permit or similar entitlement for a permitted commercial agricultural operation

Limitation on the quantity of AG Pass holders

• A commercial agricultural operation or educational institution is allowed to have a maximum of three (3) AG Pass holders at any time.
• It is the responsibility of the Operations Authorized Representative to notify the Agricultural Commissioner’s Office if an active pass holder is to be removed, canceled, or replaced by a new applicant.

Look below to section 7 for the AG Pass Holder Removal Form.

AG Pass Program fact sheet

Learn more about the Ag Pass Program’s guidelines, terms & conditions, qualification, and application process by reading our fact sheet:

• English - AG Pass Program Facts and Guidelines (PDF).
• Spanish - Datos y Pautas del Programa AG Pass (PDF).

Fill out and submit AG Pass application

• Download the AG Pass application form
  
  • Print version - print & fill out: (PDF).
  • Digital version - can be digitally filled out (except for signatures): (PDF).

• Fill out the application and compile the required support documents.
• Submit the completed form and support documents to:
  • In Person or by mail:
    Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner's Office
    (attn. Ag Pass)
    1428 Abbott Street, Salinas, CA. 93901
    - View the location in our online Office Location Map App.
  • Email: agpass@co.monterey.ca.us

The Spring 2024 AG Pass application period opens January 8, 2024.
The application deadline is March 29, 2024.

Staff will review the application and contact applicant:

• To notify if application qualifies for program.
• If there are issues with the application or failure to qualify.
• To obtain passport style photo of applicant for final AG Pass.
• To choose final AG Pass delivery method.
• To schedule for a fire and safety training class and provide training information.

Applicants must attend and complete a Fire and Safety Training course to qualify for an AG Pass card.

• Attend 4-hour training course.
• At least one training class will be held in Spanish.
• Verify applicants’ identification (government issued ID cards).

Training course dates for 2024:

• May 10: King City - San Lorenzo Park (De Anza building).
• May 17: Salinas - Agricultural Commissioner’s main office (Ag Conference Center).

Applicant will be notified when their AG Pass card is ready.

• At Training Course: If possible, passes will be handed out following the completion of training course.
• After Training Course - In Person: card can be picked up at the
  Agricultural Commissioner’s Main Office
  1428 Abbott Street, Salinas, CA.
• After Training Course - Post Mail: card will be delivery by mail if requested.

• AG Pass cards are valid for 2 years.
• Repeat the application process if wishing to renew eligibility in the program.

Limitation on the quantity of AG Pass holders

• A commercial agricultural operation or educational institution is allowed to have a maximum of three (3) AG Pass holders at any time.
• It is the responsibility of the Operations Authorized Representative to notify the Agricultural Commissioner’s Office if an active pass holder is to be removed, canceled, or replaced by a new applicant.

To remove a current AG Pass holder, fill out and submit a completed AG Pass Holder Removal Form.

• Print version - print & fill out: (PDF).
• Digital version - can be digitally filled out (except for signatures): (PDF).