County-Owned Agricultural Leases and Pesticide Oversight
San Diego County
Summary
The county is pushing to buy more local, sustainable food for detention facilities and senior care centers through its contract with Cisco. Staff launched the Sprout initiative to help small local farms navigate county procurement.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
Part of an annual food contract spend of approximately $12 million.
Local farmers, small agricultural producers, and individuals in county custody or care receiving fresher meals.
Incumbent agricultural tenants facing potential lease termination or renegotiation.
Mentions & discussions (2)
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - LAND USE — June 10, 2026
Community members and environmental advocates raised serious concerns over the county's lease of public land to large-scale agricultural operations using heavy pesticides near sensitive waterways. They urged the board to prioritize organic and regenerative farming alternatives.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS — March 3, 2026
The county is pushing to buy more local, sustainable food for detention facilities and senior care centers through its contract with Cisco. Staff launched the Sprout initiative to help small local farms navigate county procurement.
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