This is not from adverse natural factors such as extreme weather or crop pests, but rather from an intense and aggressive regulatory climate that agribusiness must deal with on a daily basis.. Throughout this region, the use of agricultural chemicals, field labor, and a multitude of other essential farm inputs are continually scrutinized by county, state and federal governments. Companies must interact constantly with government inspectors whose job it is to assure compliance with laws that are numerous, often confusing, and many times open to the interpretation of the individual field inspector. In addition, disputes are resolved by an arbitrary system of intra-agency appeals.

Pacific Ag Research has experience with many of these issues and can help in compliance matters through our network of experts and businesses with similar challenges. Compliance with laws relating to the use and storage of agricultural chemicals, control of field effluents and water conservation mandates, as well as  domestic and import tolerances of pesticide and fertilizer residues in commercial products are the focus of our professional consultants. Usually in just a few minutes, we can give you a realistic perspective on your issue and give sound business to business advice on how to comply with the law and what resources are available to you in the event of non-compliance actions by the government.

While this service is new to our group, conflicts with field inspectors are becoming increasingly frequent and farming companies must have quick and accurate advice on how to react to these regulatory challenges.