February 2024
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Delta tunnels EIR Ballot measure could certified despite opposition ban concentrated feeding operations TOP STORY
By Vicky Boyd
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Animal rights activists are trying to qualify a ballot measure in Sonoma County that would ban confined animal feeding operations. With poultry, dairy and cattle ranking in the Top 10 crops, San Joaquin County could stand to lose a lot should the activists expand their efforts inland.
By Vicky Boyd EFFORTS TO QUALIFY a Sonoma County ballot measure that would ban confined animal operations have prompted several agricultural
groups, including the San Joaquin Farm Bureau, to join the offensive. Fearing similar animal rights movements could spread elseSee Ballot Measure, page 9
ment of Water Resources recently certified the environmental impact report for the massive Delta tunnel project, saying it complied with state law and setting permitting in motion. Critics – ranging from agricultural to environmental groups and native tribes – have called the tunnel a “boondoggle” and a “Delta killer.” They also say it’s based on outdated 20 th century thinking of simply moving water from the north to the south without adding any new water to the system. In the process, the tunnel will cause irreparable harm to the fragile Delta, according to critics. But supporters, comprising 17 water agencies mostly south of the Delta, contend
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THE CALIFORNIA Depart-
The proposed 45-mile long underground Delta tunnel has received stiff opposition from Delta farmers and residents, environmental groups and native tribes, to name a few.
it’s needed to ensure reliability in the face of global warming, rising sea levels, potential earthquakes, Delta subsidence and fishery decline. San Joaquin Farm Bureau First Vice President Les Strojan said that while he was disappointed with the state certifying the document, it wasn’t surprising.
“This has been coming for a long, long time – siphoning the Delta to build houses out in the desert,” said Strojan, who raises cattle and forage crops with his son near Farmington. “But we’re farmers in California, and we don’t have the votes anymore. Voters are See Tunnels, page 7
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growers urged to remove 50,000 acres
5 SJFB endorses Peter
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SJFB 2023-24 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Acampo Joe Salazar, Chair Joe Petersen Charlie Starr Calla Nile Garden Tim Weststeyn, Chair Bruce Oosterkamp David Phippen Bryan Van Groningen Collegeville Chester Murphy, Chair Kent Norman Les Strojan Escalon Caleb Gervase, Chair Katie Veenstra Paul Voortman Lafayette Richard Rodriguez, Chair Stanton Lange Daniel Meza Alfred Nicolini Linden Nick Ferrari, Chair James Chinchiolo Donald Drake Jim Ferrari Steven Galvin Roberts Union Nick Mussi, Chair Patrick Drury David Strecker Tracy Joe Bacchetti, Chair Phil Martin Pete Reece, Jr. Victor Nick Bokides, Chair John Anagnos Kelton Fleming Officers Andrew Watkins, President Les Strojan, First Vice President James Chinchiolo, Second Vice President Directors at Large Phil Brumley Jean Cabral, Emeritas Jim Connolly Karen Cultrera Herman Doornenbal, Jr. Joe Ferrari Brad Goehring Jack Hamm Bob Hesseltine Jim Larkin Joe Luis Mike Luis Steve Moore Jerry Robinson Jake Samuel Paul Sanguinetti Dave Simpson Ken Vogel Darrell Voortman Kenny Watkins Advisory Jenna Swenson, Farm Service Agency Sonya Miller, NRCS/USDA Krista McCoon, SJ CWA Kamal Bagri, Ag Commissioner Sheriff Pat Withrow, Sheriff’s Dept Brent Holtz, UC Cooperative Extension Staff Andrew Genasci, Executive Director Kobi Perry, Program Director Jessica Coit, Membership Coordinator
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PRESIDENT’S DESK By Andrew Watkins, SJFB President
Several events kick off new year JANUARY BROUGHT MANY EVENTS to kick off the year. The Stockton AgVenture was held on Jan. 17 at the San Joaquin Fairgrounds and served the Stockton area students. The event hosted 2,700 thirdgrade students, 200 chaperones and 240 volunteers. Thank you to the San Joaquin County Sheriff and District Attorney's offices for helping with volunteers to cook lunch for the fellow volunteers. This was a tremendous success, showcasing our
commitment to agricultural education and fostering meaningful connections among farmers, educators and the wider community. We look forward to the Lodi event later this month on Feb. 29. Addressing the updates to labor laws in 2024, it is crucial for us to stay informed and adapt to these changes. In early January, the Stanislaus and San Joaquin Farm Bureau’s hosted a webinar to expand on the updated wage and hour requirements
for agricultural workers. FELS representative, Bryan Little, explained and answered questions around regulation and law updates for minimum wage, overtime, paid sick leave, workplace violence plan, retirement plans and other 2024 updates. We are thankful to our neighboring county and Anna Genasci for the coordination and leadership to host this webinar See Watkins, page 11
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR By Andrew Genasci
Election year brings first endorsement THE YEAR IS OFF TO A BUSY START here
at the San Joaquin Farm Bureau! I had the pleasure of attending the the American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah. I made the trip to support our SJFB member and California representative in the Achievement Award competition, Jake Samuel. I'm happy to report that Jake was one of the top 10 finalists for the AFBF Achievement Award. To learn more about Jake's accomplishments, see the January issue of the SJFB News about his CAFB honor! Congratulations, Jake! Beginning on Feb. 1, the application window for the State Water Energy and Efficiency Program (SWEEP) block grant being administered by three local water districts, Stockton East Water District, South San Joaquin Irrigation District and
the North San Joaquin Water Conservation District, opens. The objective of this funding opportunity is to invite eligible applicants to utilize state funds on projects that seek to conserve and use water more efficiently, conserve energy, increase the production of renewable energy, mitigate climate change impacts, enable farmers to
make additional on-farm improvements, and accomplish other benefits that contribute to sustainability. The first round of applications are being accepted between Feb. 1 and May 15 of this year. If you need any help with See Genasci, page 11
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By Craig W. Anderson CALIFORNIA’S WINEGRAPE INDUSTRY
has an imbalance in supply and demand for wine and to correct this a leading California wine marketing association says the state needs to remove 50,000 acres of winegrapes to balance supply with decreasing market demand. According to Jeff Bitter, president of Fresno-based Allied Grape Growers, growers have significant market issues with any above-average crop. “We need to reduce acreage. It’s only a matter of time before
growers face drops in price that may not be sustainable for some of them.” He explained that it could take years or a major market correction for California’s winegrape sector to balance supply with demand. “It’s horrible, scary for family farms,” said SJFB Executive Director Andrew Genasci. “There’s no good commodity to transfer into, in lieu of winegrapes for many growers.” He said the “Big Three – walnuts, almonds and grapes – are all down and there’s no safe harbor, no place to turn to as a substitute for winegrapes.”
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State winegrape growers urged to remove 50,000 acres A pile of recently removed vines awaits disposal near Lodi. One of the challenges is the increasing restrictions around open-air burning, which had been the historic means of disposal. Alternative methods, such as curtain burners, grinders-chippers, trench burners or biochar units, aren’t yet widespread and may be too costly for some growers.
He noted that significant acres of winegrapes are going fallow and “land that usually supports people is now open ground. Growers are trying to keep employees and put food on the table. It’s a challenge.”
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Continued from previous page of Jahant Vineyards LLC. “The problem with supply and demand is that the largest wine drinking demographic is getting older and not buying as much wine as they once did and they’re not being replaced by millennials. More options such as seltzers and mixes are out there and we’re seeing a decline in wine consumption.” “It’s an absolutely brutal industry-wide situation,” he said. Consumer confidence continues to waver with the pandemic still causing uncertainty regarding the future. The recent pandemic led to a rise in wine consumption as people cut back on dining out, instead purchasing sufficient wine to drink at home. Another aspect Phillips explained is that while wine remains the healthiest alcoholic drink, media messaging discouraging alcohol consumption in general has had an impact. A Gallup survey of consumers 18 to 34 years old revealed that 52% considered moderate drinking to be detrimental.
A Gallup poll taken in the summer of 2023 revealed for the first time in 30 years that wine trailed both beer and hard liquor as a favorite alcohol beverage. Winegrape acreage considered for removal must be considered in different ways, said winegrape grower Brad Goehring of Clements. “There are a lot of old vineyards out there that would be a good place to start. If a vineyard nearing its end of production can be taken out, this needs to be related to the total being removed.” He said each growing operation has unique aspect of their operation and “a lot of analysis will probably be required to determine the most effective results.” Goehring added, “Some growers can’t afford the costs of removal.” Larger growers will be able to rotate crops in their least productive blocks while others, he said, might leave their land fallow and “let the land rest. Others could rework and retrain the vines as a shortterm fix. We’ve seen these times before and growers respond quickly.” Removing vineyards creates costly challenges for growers, said Lodi District
Grape Growers Association Executive Director Amy Blagg. “The phase-out of burning the vines, trellises and other waste from a vineyard has growers looking at alternatives such as approved curtain burning, which is expensive, and chipping which has its own challenges such as wires in trellises along with other materials that can’t be chipped.” Blagg said voucher funding has helped growers but the funds for the program are nearly exhausted. According to Stuart Spencer, executive director of the Lodi Winegrape Commission, as significant acreage is pulled out “we’ll see more acreage go to other crops or fallowed. The recovery of the supply and demand balance will happen as quickly as wines are removed from the system.” Then, he explained the challenge will be “what other crops can we work with? Many growers will fallow to allow land to rest for other crops or the return of grapes.” When that happens, Spencer feels many growers will have initiated diversified operations which will save small growers as a hedge against future supply and
demand situations. But the industry will still face labor and equipment and other costs involved in planting new crops or reestablishing winegrapes. A report by The Drinks Business said, “This is a challenging time for the wine industry; [however] it’s important to remember that vineyards are often removed and replanted to maintain the quality of the grapes and the longevity of the vineyard. The removal of vineyards can also be a strategic move to align supply with demand.” “This has happened in the past and the wine industry has come back,” Genasci said. “There’s not a lot of optimism out there right now but consumers are fickle and interests could change.” “Growers are looking at alternatives to winegrapes such as pistachios, mandarins, row crops and fallowing,” Blagg said. “It’s cyclical and we see it happening with other crops.” She said the wine industry has to figure out new and innovative ways to reach those wine drinking consumers both old and new to enjoy wine, nature’s product.
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By Craig W. Anderson SAN JOAQUIN FARM BUREAU endorses Peter Devencenzi for Superior Court Judge in the upcoming March 5 election. This endorsement is the first in an election year, with more to come, said SJFB Executive Director Andrew Genasci. “The SJFB Board of Directors voted unanimously to endorse Peter Devencenzi for Superior Court Judge. Peter is a San Joaquin County native and both he and his father are proud SJFB members,” Genasci said. “The thoughtful professional-
ism, fairness and commitment to justice that Peter has shown throughout his career will serve him well as a judge and be an asset to any who may come before him. “Peter has shown us that he is the right person for this position…for all who call San Joaquin County home,” Genasci said. Devencenzi, who was born and raised in Lodi, said, “I am committed to upholding, following and applying the law as written, in a fair and impartial manner while serving the community that I love.” “I am proud to call San Joaquin County my lifelong home. Growing up
Peter Devencenzi said he is committed to the agricultural community in San Joaquin County.
in a family that is deeply committed to the agricultural community, I spent my formative years learning and working on our farm. This experience instilled in me both a strong work ethic and a desire to pursue a higher education.”
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Continued from previous page law. He graduated Magna Cum Laude then attended University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law and graduated with distinction. His career in law began as a civil attorney with the firm of Mayall Hurley, based in San Joaquin County. “During this time, I represented both plaintiffs and defendants in personal injury, contracts, employment harassment and discrimination cases,” he said. “Despite beginning
my career in civil law, I took a job as a prosecutor in order to make our community safer.” District Attorney Ron Freitas, said, “As a prosecutor in our District attorney’s office, Peter Devencenzi has displayed the judgement, fairness and thoughtfulness needed to become an excellent judge for the people of San Joaquin County.” During his more than 11 years as a deputy district attorney, Peter’s caseload has included robberies, carjackings, gang shootings, homicides and attempted
homicides. “My assignments also included misdemeanor trials, juvenile delinquency proceedings, preliminary examinations, felony trials, Agricultural Crimes Task force and the Delta Regional Auto Theft Task Force [DRATT], and gang crimes,” Devencenzi said. “Additionally, I have conducted numerous grand jury proceedings and assisted in wiretap investigations.” Brian McElwain, president of the San Joaquin County Deputy Sheriff ’s
Association, said Devencenzi’s time and attention to his work in the prosecution of gang shootings, robberies and agricultural crimes show his commitment to our county. Devencenzi met his wife Nicole, also a deputy district attorney, at the district attorney’s office. “Now, as a proud husband and father, I look forward to raising the next generation of San Joaquin County residents,” he said. “My decision to run for judge is made purely from a desire to serve and give back to this community, which has done so much for me,” Devencenzi said. “San Joaquin County is my lifelong home and I am dedicated to its success.” Stockton Vice Mayor Kimberly Warmsley, said, “I know that Peter will equitably and fairly administer justice in San Joaquin County, especially to women, people of color and our disadvantaged communities.”
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Continued from page 1 in Southern California, and that’s where the water is going to go.” Because of the project’s magnitude, he said it will be difficult to stop. If opponents take the legal route, they’ll likely wind up in years of litigation. Legal challenges arise The five-member Delta Counties Coalition, which includes San Joaquin County, has already begun legal actions challenging the environmental report. Additional information is not yet available. But coalition member and San Joaquin County Supervisor Steven Ding said, “The county has been opposed to the delta tunnel project for many years because of its impacts for Delta communities and county farms. The county isn’t just seeking legal remedies for the delta tunnel problem, we are also seeking common ground and innovative ideas
on how to come together with solutions for the water crisis that is impacting all Californians.” In separate legal action, the Sacramento County Superior Court recently ruled DWR cannot sell bonds to fund the Delta tunnel. San Joaquin, Contra Costa, Solano, Yolo, Butte, Plumas and Sacramento counties, along with related water agencies, had challenged the department’s authority to issue unlimited bonds. In ruling on the case, Sierra Club et al. v. California Department of Water Resources, the court said the state water code “does not give DWR carte blanche to do as it wishes.” “Although the Legislature plainly delegated broad authority to DWR, it did not delegate infinite authority,” the court wrote in its Jan. 16 ruling. A major point of contention was whether the Delta tunnel was a modification of the Central Valley Project’s Feather River Project. The state contended it was, which would have allowed it to issue bonds under the State Water Code. But
the courts disagreed and cited the state’s own definition of “Delta Program.” “In plain words, the problem with DWR’s definition of the Delta Program is that [it] is untethered to the objectives, purposes and effects of the Feather River Project of the Central Valley Project Act. Since DWR lacks the authority to adopt the Delta Program, it necessarily follows that DWR lacks the authority to issue revenue bonds to finance the Delta Project.” Supervisor Ding hailed the ruling a win for the Delta and state taxpayers. “Instead of bully tactics, the state should take more productive actions like improving levees, developing sensible above- and belowground storage, and building additional water projects to conserve and reuse water throughout the state.” Local congressional opposition The tunnel project has also drawn opposition from area lawmakers. Rep. Josh Harder, D-Stockton and a harsh critic of the project, recently urged the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to deny the state’s request for federal funding of the tunnel
project. He was joined by four other Delta representatives: John Garamendi, D-Walnut Grove; Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena; Mark DeSaulnier, D-Concord; and Doris Matsui, D-Sacramento. “Read my lips: Zero federal dollars should go to this terrible project,” Harder said in a press release. In December, he called on the state to halt the tunnel because the final environmental impact report “continues to propose a scheme that would compromise water quality and destabilize the levees protecting Delta communities from devastating floods. The report itself acknowledges the project’s significant negative impacts to the Delta, such as threatening endangered fish populations and imperiling farmland.” And in February 2023, he reintroduced the Stop the Delta Tunnel Act to Congress. Also known as House Resolution 924, the act would prohibit the Army Corps of Engineers from issuing a Section Continued on next page
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Continued from previous page 404 dredge and fill permit the state needs to build the tunnel. Environmental review The state conducted several scoping sessions during 2020 in Delta area communities, Sacramento, Los Angeles and San Jose asking the public what it should include in the environmental impact report. In comments submitted during those sessions, SJFB Past President David Strecker pointed out the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Reform Act of 2009 was enacted to achieve coequal management goals for the Delta. The state had failed to make progress on most of them, including salinity and water quality issues, lack of investment in flood protection, expansion of statewide water storage, and statewide water conservation and sustainability. The 2009 act also required the state to reduce its reliance on the Delta to meet future water needs. As such, Strecker requested the EIR include how the tunnel
would achieve that goal. The draft environmental impact report underwent a 142-day public comment period beginning Dec. 16, 2022, during which time the state received more than 700 letters and 7,000 individual comments. Under the California Environmental Quality Act, the state had to respond to all substantive comments. By certifying the final environmental report and approving the project Dec. 21, 2023, DWR determined it complied with CEQA, according to a state press release. In addition, the department said the final document reflected public input and the department’s independent analysis. The Army Corps of Engineers still must prepare a final environmental impact statement – an analysis of potential environmental effects required under the federal National Environmental Policy Act. Certification is expected this summer. DWR also needs to obtain numerous state and federal permits and authorizations, including from the State Water
Resources Control Board and the Delta Stewardship Council before it can begin construction. A 2020 estimate pegged the tunnel cost at $16 billion, but most expect that figure to be much higher due to inflation. The Delta Conveyance Design and Construction Authority, the joint-powers agreement established to build the tunnel, is expected to update the construction cost as well as provide a cost-benefit analysis later this year. How we got here Of nine proposed tunnel alternatives, including a no-tunnel option, DWR chose the more easterly Bethany Reservoir Alignment for further engineering, design and permitting. The Bethany alignment includes a 45-mile-long tunnel that would carry water from two Sacramento River intakes near Hood and Courtland under the Delta and dump it into the existing Bethany Reservoir. It would pass under New Hope Tract, Canal Ranch Tract, Terminous Tract, King Island, Lower Roberts Island and Upper Jones Tract.
A single concrete pipe, standing 39 feet tall and buried about 100 to 150 feet underground, could transport up to 6,000 cubic feet per second of water. That could amount to 300,000 to 500,000 acre-feet annually. DWR’s final environmental impact report is just the latest in decades-long attempts to build a project that would transport Northern California water around or under the Delta for eventual delivery to Southern California. Voters rejected then-Gov. Jerry Brown’s Peripheral Canal by nearly a two-thirds margin in 1982. It resurfaced as Duke’s Ditch, followed by Brown’s Twin Tunnels Project, which was subsequently renamed the California WaterFix. Faced with massive opposition, the state withdrew the WaterFix in 2019, only to have Gov. Gavin Newsom repurpose it as a single tunnel dubbed the Delta Conveyance in 2020. Barring lengthy lawsuits, state officials said they expected to complete permitting by 2026 and begin construction about 2030.
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where, they have contributed financially to the battle. In addition to SJFB, the California Farm Bureau, Western United Dairies, Pacific Egg & Poultry Association and California Grain & Feed Association have stepped up to help Sonoma County farmers. The groups hope to raise $1.6 million, which is what they say will be needed to defeat the ballot measure. “It will take support from all sectors of agriculture to combat this local initiative that, if passed, will threaten animal agriculture here and beyond,” Sonoma County Farm Bureau Executive Director Dayna Ghirardelli said in a letter to ag industry supporters. “We have been working with industry partners from Sonoma County and across the state and country preparing for a long battle. However, we know that even after this ballot measure is no longer an immediate concern, there will be continued efforts to achieve their goal, and we as an industry are stronger together.” SJFB Second Vice President James Chinchiolo said board members at their monthly meeting were clear in their desire to help Sonoma County keep the animal activists at bay. They voted to initially contribute $5,000. “My concern is these entities will grow and become more and more influential over time and will start to infiltrate deeper and deeper into ag,” said Chinchiolo, who grows cherries and walnuts near Lodi and Linden. “We need to put this little flame out before it becomes a forest fire. We need to push it back down to an ember rather than a flame.” If the Sonoma County measure passes, it would set a precedent as the first in the state to ban concentrated feeding operations or CAFOs. Passage also would empower the activist groups to expand their efforts, Ghirardelli said in an email. “This is merely a stepping stone to a greater effort to eliminate animal agriculture in its entirety,” she said. “If they can accomplish this in Sonoma County, it will give them momentum to expand this effort to other counties and most likely the state.” Activists had previously sought a facw w w.sjf b.org
tory farm moratorium statewide through Assembly Bill 2764 in 2022, but the proposed legislation never reached a vote. And San Joaquin County agriculture has a lot to potentially lose should antiCAFO initiatives spread. Milk, eggs and chickens, and cattle and calves were among the county’s Top 10 crops in terms of farmgate value in 2022, according to the agricultural commissioner’s report. Although a few counties removed from the coast, San Joaquin County livestock producers have been targets of the same animal rights groups, said SJFB Executive
Director Andrew Genasci. In the past, the groups have tried to disrupt normal farming operations by protesting, trespassing and even stealing animals they claimed needed rescuing. Measure would end family livestock farms The Berkeley-based Coalition to End Factory Farming, composed of at least two animal rights groups, is working to collect 19,746 verified signatures of Sonoma County registered voters by March 5 to qualify the measure for the November ballot. Ghirardelli said she believed Sonoma County was targeted because of its prox-
imity to Berkeley and its agricultural prominence. They’ve also seen community demographics change as Bay Area urbanites move to Sonoma County. “While the beauty and quality of life in Sonoma County are welcoming, new residents and the younger generation are not as connected to the fabric of our county. So, the proponents see this as an opportunity to prey on emotions through misinformation and scare tactics,” Ghirardelli said. Continued on next page
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Continued from previous page The spread of misinformation was apparent as signature gatherers stood outside Sonoma County grocery stores and claimed the ballot measure would “ban factory farms” in America. While they also said it would not affect family farms, just the opposite is true, Ghirardelli said. Sonoma County is made up almost exclusively of family farms, many of which fall within the classification outlined in the measure, she said. The ballot proposal would eliminate the Environmental Protection Agency’s definition of CAFO. Instead, the groups define a CAFO as an operation where animals are held for 45 days or more during a 12-month period in a lot or facility where forage or crops are not maintained during the normal growing season. If passed by voters, the measure would essentially shutter all of Sonoma County’s poultry operations, 98% of county dairies, a number of horse facilities, and potentially some goat and sheep operations, according to Sonoma County Farm Bureau information.
It would phase out existing CAFOs over three years and prohibit any new ones. The county ag commissioner would be responsible for verifying the phase-outs. Violators could be subject to fines beginning at $1,000 for the first offense ranging up to $10,000 for the third and subsequent one. In addition, the ballot measure would require the county to provide retraining and employment assistance to displaced CAFO workers during the phase-out and for an additional year afterward. “The negative economic ramifications to the county’s agricultural industry would be extensive and add additional stress to the county’s staff and budget with the other requirements,” Ghirardelli said. Where to contribute If you want to support Sonoma County’s effort, individual checks should be made payable to Sonoma County Family Farmers Alliance (1463484), 5445 Madison Ave., Sacramento, CA 95841. Contributions or gifts to Sonoma County Family Farmers Alliance are not tax deductible. Contributions by check may be for any amount, but the law forbids cash contributions of $100 or more.
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SJFB MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR By Jessica Coit
Attend your local Farm Center meeting IT IS TIME FOR OUR 2024 Farm Center Meetings, and we encourage all members to attend the events who are able to make it! Attending your Farm Center Meeting is a great way to connect with fellow members in your area as well as hear updates from the SJFB office as well as rural crimes updates from the AGNET detectives in your area. Each Farm Center is represented at the county Farm Bureau based on membership within each center. Directors are elected at these meetings to serve on the SJFB Board of Directors for the next year. We hope that we can see you all in person again at your upcoming Farm Center Meeting and be sure to keep an eye out for your meeting notices coming in the mail. The following Farm Centers have their annual meetings scheduled: • Roberts Union Farm Center: Thursday, Feb. 8, Roberts Union Farm Center, 10 a.m. • Tracy Farm Center: Thursday, Feb. 8, Tracy Moose Lodge, 5:30 p.m. • Collegeville & Linden Farm Centers: Thursday, March 7, SJFB Office, 5:30 p.m. • Victor, Acampo & Lafayette Farm Centers: Thursday, Mar. 12, Lodi
Grape Festival Grounds, Burgundy Hall, 5:30 p.m. More exciting news from SJFB, the SWEEP Block Grant for Stockton East Water District (SEWD), North San Joaquin Water Conservation District (NSJWCD), and South San Joaquin Irrigation District (SSJID) is officially open! San Joaquin Farm Bureau is serving as a Technical Assistance Provider for the three respective water districts to assist growers in compile information and fill out grant application. If you are a water user in either SEWD, NSJWCD or SSJID, and you are interested in applying for a SWEEP grant, please reach out to either me or Andrew and we would be more than happy to assist you! As always, feel free to reach out to the office if you have any questions or concerns! You can reach the SJFB office at (209) 931-4931.
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CONTACTING YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS We encourage you to contact your elected officials regarding issues facing agriculture in SJ County. Go to sjfb.org for information on how to reach them.
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for our members. The next training session of the year was Feb. 8 that covered the top ten CAL/OSHA violations provided by Nationwide. Following this was an agriculture specific top 10 violations provided by Dan Castillo. The American Farm Bureau Convention was held on Jan. 19-24, 2024. The convention in Salt Lake City, Utah gave members the opportunity to attend various workshops, hear from impactful speakers and gain insights into the trends and realities impacting food production. The convention served as a platform for members to learn more about current issues and help control the discussions held in Washington, D.C. for the new year. And congratulations to Jake Samuel on his top 10 finish in the AFBF Ag Achievement Award competition. SJFB Foundation for Agriculture Edu-
cation is planning many exciting events this year. One event, the 31st Annual Wine Tasting event will be held at the Robert Cabral Ag Center on March 21. The event will showcase “A Taste of San Joaquin County” from various wineries, distilleries and restaurants. Opportunities to be involved with this event are still available. Contact Kobi Perry to learn more about becoming an event sponsor or a participating vendor for the 31st Annual Wine Tasting. Email Kobi@SJFB.org or call the office at (209) 931-4931. As challenges persist, I remain optimistic knowing that the resilience ingrained in our farming spirit will guide us through. The ongoing support from our community, coupled with our ability to adapt to evolving regulations, positions the San Joaquin agricultural sector for sustained growth. In closing, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated individuals who contributed to the success of our agricultural community. Together, we share a commitment to shaping the future of farming in our region.
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Continued from page 2 your application, contact either me or Jessica here in our office. We are registered as a Technical Assistance Provider and are happy to help you out! We are excited to announce our endorsement of Peter Devencenzi for Superior Court Judge. Peter and his family are long-time Farm Bureau members and San Joaquin County residents. He has shown his dedication to justice throughout his time in the San Joaquin District Attorney’s office and was regularly a part of our board meetings when he headed up the Agriculture Crimes and Car Theft Task Force. We feel that Peter Devencenzi is the right person for this job and someone we can trust to uphold the best of San Joaquin County. On Feb. 20, we will host a Candidates Night at the Cabral Ag Center. More details are to follow, but we encourage
our members to attend and meet the candidates who are running for office. 2024 is shaping up to be one of the most important election years in recent memory. Locally, those we elect will be making crucial decisions on land use, taxes and regulations that affect us every day. Last but certainly not least, we are gearing up for our 31st Annual Wine Tasting fundraiser for the San Joaquin Farm Bureau Foundation for Ag Education. The event will be held on March 21, also at the Cabral Ag Center. This is the largest fundraiser of the year for our foundation and the proceeds are used to fund scholarships, teacher education and grants for classroom agriculture projects throughout the county. If you have never been, it is a great evening to enjoy local food, wine and other beverages produced here in San Joaquin County. Thank you again for your membership in San Joaquin Farm Bureau. If you are not a member, join us to help protect the farming and ranching heritage we have here in San Joaquin County!
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SJFB PROGR AM DIRECTOR By Kobi Perry
Wine Tasting, AgVenture a big focus of Foundation THE 31ST ANNUAL WINE TASTING plan-
ning is well underway and keeping the staff and foundation busy. The March 21, 2024 event will showcase “A Taste of San Joaquin County” from various wineries, distilleries and restaurants. Last years’ event was a great success. Attendees, vendors, and our generous community of supporters were pleased to be back after the COVID hiatus. We look forward to another successful and enjoyable event that will directly support our agriculture education programs. This support allows SJFB Foundation to award over $50,000 in scholarship money
for local students. Our local FFA chapters also benefit from the grant program that is offered by Foundation. Along with financial support to students, the Foundation also funds seminars for local public and private school teachers educating them on the importance of agriculture in San Joaquin County through our Ag in the Classroom event. We know our ag community will pull out all the stops to create a successful event. Please feel free to contact me via email at kobi@ sjfb.org or calling the office at (209) 9314931 for more information about getting involved with our Wine Tasting fundraiser.
The Stockton AgVenture was held at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds on Jan. 17. The event marked the 17th year of AgVenture, and I am so glad Natalie the Milking Cow and I were able to attend. As usual, Natalie was a huge hit. The students enjoyed learning about milk facts and the opportunity to try their hand at milking. I enjoy most their reactions and hearing about their favorite milk products. Most often the students and I share ice cream as our favorite dairy item, but the Stockton AgVenture kids overwhelmingly told me their favorite milk product was cheese. Thank you to the 200 volunteers and the AgVenture crew for a wonderful event. Another huge thank you to the California Milk Advisory Board for their continuous donations of chocolate milk straws, awesome educational coloring books and stickers. These items are always so appreciated by the students. In attendance were over 2,500 students with their teachers and chaperones from the Stockton Unified School District. We look forward to the upcoming AgVenture event in Lodi on Feb. 29.
All scholarships are posted to our website. Use the Ag Foundation button to find the scholarship page. San Joaquin Farm Bureau offers two scholarships, and the Young Farmers and Ranchers offer a scholarship. The family memorial scholarships are such a special way for families that are involved in our county’s agriculture industry to give back to a community that means so much to them. SURPRISE!!! There is an additional memorial scholarship available to apply for. We welcome the Henry C. Long Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship was created to commemorate the life of Henry who was the third generation of an over 100-year farming legacy. His lifelong commitment to agriculture and community service led him to serve on the boards of numerous organizations, including the San Joaquin Farm Bureau for over 50 years. His daughter, Charlene Reece, and family graciously organized this scholarship in time for the 2023 applications. The due date for all scholarships is March 29, 2024. Please reach out to me with questions or concerns.
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SJC AGNET TASK FORCE By San Joaquin County Rural Crime Division
SJC crime for Dec-Jan Tool/equipment theft In the 21000 block of N Kennefick Road, unknown suspects forced entry onto property and stole a utility trailer and miscellaneous tools. The loss is estimated at $15,000. The trailer was recovered down the road parked along roadway with flat tires. The recovery was valued at $8,000. In the 23000 block of Alice Road, unknown suspects cut a fence and stole a 2017 green Honda Rancher ATV and damaged wires to the solar system. The loss is estimated at $10,000.
Copper wire theft In the 5000 block of W Woodbridge Rd, suspects stole copper wire from spool in yard. Commodity / livestock theft and other related cases In the area of Durham Ferry and Determination Drive, suspects in a white Toyota Forerunner have been seen stealing oil from an above ground tank on numerous occasions. In the area of Sexton and Hwy 120 an unknown suspect stole approximately 100 gallons of red dye diesel from an above ground tank.
Recovered property In the area of Peltier and Thornton Roads, located an unoccupied stolen vehicle in a vineyard. The recovery was valued at $6,000 by victim. In the 3000 block of W Eleventh St., Tracy, located two stolen vehicles hidden in barn. One Chevy Tahoe and one Ford F250. The recovery was valued at $10,000. Ag units conducted vehicle stop on vehicle with tinted windows. The stop led to search warrant of two houses in Lodi which resulted in the recovery of stolen property from multiple residential burglaries. Recovered property included a gun safe, nine firearms, several 100 rounds of ammunition, coins, paperwork, jewelry, medical documents, over 50 holsters for several different firearms, as well as a pipe bomb and bomb-making materials. Multiple arrests were made as well. The recovery was estimated at over $50,000. Please report any and all suspicious activity. For non-emergency reports 24 hours a day, you can call (209) 4684400. In the event of an emergency, call 911.
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THANK YOU TO SAN JOAQUIN FARM BUREAU AG MEMBERS WHO “STEPPED UP” Thank you to our San Joaquin Farm Bureau Agricultural Members who have stepped up. Farm Bureau is a grassroots organization whose purpose is to devote time and resources to promoting and protecting agriculture in our county, state, and nation. The “Step Up Plan” is designed for members to be able to pick their dues level based on their Annual Gross Income to increase their support of agriculture and help us increase our efforts in fighting for agriculture. Business Members also have a Step Up Plan. The Step Up Plan is outlined on our website. Contact our office at (209) 931-4931 to “Step Up” your membership today. Acampo Farm Center • Lamar Creekside Vineyards • Mahil Farms • Brent Newport • Nestor Enterprises • S&R Egg Ranch Co. • Nuss Farms Inc. Calla-Nile Farm Center • 2Q Farming Inc • Manuel Azevedo • David Boersma • Bourbeau Enterprises • Brocchini Farms Inc • Cardoza Bros • Central Valley Welding Mechanical Inc • Double O Farming Inc. • Jenkins Poultry • Joseph Gomes • David Kamper • Eileen Kuil • Ioppini Farms • Edward Machado • Phippen Bros • Roorda Ranches Inc • SJC Office of Education • SKS Enterprise Inc • John Van Duyn • Bryan Van Groningen • Van Till Farms • Michael Weststeyn Farming Collegeville Farm Center • Nomellini Farms Inc • Prins Dairy LP • Paul Sanguinetti • Grant Thompson • Thompson Ranch • Triple S Farming LLC Escalon Farm Center • A&A Cattle Co • Adrian Ranch • Bert Ballatore • Bavaro Farming Company Inc • Lealon Brumley • Phillip Brumley • Gary De Vries • Herman Doornenbal Jr • Larry Fredricks • G&E Te Velde Orchards MLLC • Caleb Gervase • River Bend Orchards • Roche Bros Inc • Stagnaro Farms Inc • Glenn Van Ruler • Vander Schaaf Dairy • Veenstra Farming • Paul Voortman • Wagner Dairy Lafayette Farm Center • All State Packers • Chardon Farms Inc
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY
STEP UP BUSINESSES
$1,500 SUPPORT LEVEL
Delicato Vineyards Marie Mathews 12001 S Highway 99, Manteca, CA 95336-8499 www.delicato.com (209) 824-3600
$7,500 SUPPORT LEVEL
American Ag Credit Jacob DeBoer 2345 E. Earhart Ave., Stockton, CA 95206 www.agloan.com (209) 944-7478
Pacific Gas & Electric Dylan George 4040 N W Lane, Stockton, CA 95204 www.pge.com (209) 932-6515 Ralph Hayes & Son Inc. Eric Hayes 20177 S. MacArthus Dr., Tracy, CA 95304 www.hayesandson.com (209) 835-4914
Nationwide Insurance Find a Farm Certified Agent: www.nationwide.com/cfbf (800) 255-9913
ACCOUNTANTS
Bowman & Company Gary R. Daniel (209) 473-1040 Croce, Sanguinetti & Vander Veen Inc. Pauline Sanguinetti (209) 938-1010
ASSOCIATIONS
California Farmland Trust Charlotte Mitchell (916) 544-2712 Lodi District Grape Growers Association Amy Blagg (209) 339-8246 Lodi Woodbridge Winegrape Commission Stuart Spencer (209) 367-4727 San Joaquin County Historical Society Phillip Merlo (209) 331-2055 San Joaquin Valley Hay Growers Rick Staas (209) 835-1662
ATTORNEYS
Herum, Crabtree, Suntag Steve Herum (209) 472-7700 John Herrick Attorney at Law John H. Herrick (209) 956-0150 Nomellini, Grilli & Mcdaniel Professional Law Corp. Dante John Nomellini (209) 465-5883
AUCTIONS
Mulrooney Auctions Co. James P. Mulrooney (209) 366-0600
AUTO PARTS/SERVICE
Clutch & Brake Xchange James Hitchock (209) 466-9049
CHEMICALS
Mid Valley Agricultural Services Inc. (209) 851-3200
CIVIL ENGINEERING
Kjeldsen, Sinnock & Neudeck Christopher H. Neudeck (209) 946-0268 Offfice (209) 481-0316 Mobile
COMMODITY PACKING/ MKTG
A Sambado & Sons Inc. Lawrence Sambado (209) 931-2568
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Van De Pol Enterprises (209) 944-9115
Anteris Agronomics LLC (209) 900-3270 Big Valley Tractor & Bobcat Central, Inc. (209) 762-6413 GAR Bennett LLC (559) 480-3029
Van Groningen & Sons Inc. (209) 982-5248 V V Enterprises (209) 599-7776
FARMS CONT
FERTILIZERS & SOIL AMENDMENTS
Vaccarezza Bros (209) 887-3163
Van Groningen & Sons Inc
Ralph Hayes & Son Inc. Eric Hayes (209) 835-4914F
Van Groningen Orchards
San Joaquin Sulphur Company Janet Chandler (209) 368-6676
EDUCATION
San Joaquin Delta Community College (209) 954-5151
Van Laar Farms James Van Laar (209) 599-3613
American AgCredit Marc Busalacchi (800) 659-FARM
FARMS
FARM HARDWARE & SUPPLY
Bank of Stockton Jim Nemmers (209) 249-2201
CUSTOM HARVESTING
M2 Farming Nick Mussi (209) 969-3333
AM Farms Paul Marchini (209) 462-1185
Tom Mayo Construction Tom D. Mayo (209) 943-6248
Outdoor Sportsman Inc (209) 957-4867
Precessi Ag Services Inc. Paul Precessi (209) 670-9072
Travaille And Phippen Dave Phippen (209) 599-6111
Ford Construction Co. (209) 333-1116
Morrill Industries (209) 838-2550
Brown Sand, Inc. Robert Brown (209) 234-1500
Ag West Inc Mike Berg (209) 888-5455
Delo Electric Steve Delatorre (209) 368-1117
Mid Valley Agricultural Services Inc. (209) 851-3200
Peterson Family Vineyards James Peterson (209) 368-8102
M&R Co Reynolds Packing Co. Jeremy Hjelmstad (209) 369-2725
CONTRACTORS/CONSTRUCTION
A Sambado & Sons, Inc. (209) 931-2568
CONSULTING
A&B Koster William M. Koster (209) 836-4690
COMMUNICATIONS
$750 SUPPORT LEVEL
Kludt Oil & Propane (209) 368-0634 • (209) 466-8969
Cal Ag Safety Ann Curtoni Lial (209) 351-0321
Delta Packing Co of Lodi Inc. Annamarie Costamagna (209) 334-1023
unWired Broadband Mark Peterson (559) 753-0386
$1,500 SUPPORT LEVEL CONT. Travaille & Phippen Dave Phippen 12700 E Graves Rd., Manteca, CA 95336 www.tapalmonds.com (209) 599-6111
Bert Bacchetti Farms Inc. Mark Bacchetti (209) 835-2224 HRM Farms Inc. Glenn Burgin (209) 465-8413 IDC Farms Inc. Mike Conrad (209) 894-6408 Lavagnino Orchards Ruani Lavagnino (209) 931-6728 Lucadeira Farms Richard Marcucci (209) 481-3641
Dan Van Groningen (209) 982-5248
Mark Van Groningen (209) 599-4944
BG Agri Sales & Service Anthony Da Valle (209) 931-7650 Discount Ag Parts Jim Allen (209) 239-5802
FARM HARDWARE & SUPPLY CONT.
J. Milano Company Gary Milano (209) 944-0902
PBM Supply & Manufacturing Barry Jones (530) 345-1334 Stanislaus Farm Supply Joey Gonsalves (209) 538-7070 Zylstra Auto & Hardware Tim A. Zylstra (209) 887-3626
FINANCIAL
Central Valley Community Bank Rick Shaeffer (559) 323-3493 Farmers & Merchants Bank Daniel Meza (209) 334-1101 FUEL DISTRIBUTORS Campora Propane Services Todd Spicer (209) 466-8611 George W Lowry Inc. Richard A. Lowry (209) 545-0791
Kludt Oil & Propane Aron Kludt (209) 368-0634, (209) 466-8969 Valley Pacific Petroleum Service, Inc. Rob Goodman (209) 948-9412 Van De Pol Enterprises Tom Van De Pol (209) 944-9115 Van Unen Miersma Propane Inc Jerry Behlen (209) 823-1315
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GRAIN/FEED/SEED
LABOR CONTRACTOR
AL Gilbert Company Jay Gilbert (209) 847-1721
Alfaro Farm Labor Contractor Sergio Alfaro (209) 531-6786
Baglietto Seeds (209) 466-0433
Premium Employment Services Jesse Alderete, III (800) 581-5540
Escalon Feed & Supply Ken Van Gorkum (209) 838-3326 M & M Feed Service Terry Mulder (209) 531-3353 Phil O’Connell Grain Co. Tim Grunsky (209) 465-5871 Triple P Feeds Dallas C. Paul (209) 333-2808
LAND PREPARATION
G&F Ag Services, Inc. Randy Fondse (209) 599-8911
Kromann & Company Rodney P. Kromann, Jr. (209) 581-1775 Kuil Brothers Ag Service Matthew D. Kuil (209) 599-4960
MACHINE SERVICES
V-V Enterprises Dave C. Van Vliet (209) 599-7776
Ag Industrial Manufacturing Bob Ford (209) 369-1994
INSURANCE
Tuff Boy Sales, inc Martin Harris (209) 858-4131
Altamont Insurance Brokers Dan Simonich (209) 835-6395 Big Valley Insurance Bill R. Crawford (209) 835-5253 (209) 365-9600 Dan Van Vuren Insurance Agency Inc. Dan Van Vuren (209) 484-5578 Sanguinetti & Company Insurance Brokers Karen Sanguinetti (209) 954-1000 S J Frerichs and Son Insurance Agency Inc. Mindy Bogetti (209) 835-1764 The Zenith Sandy Fiack (559) 260-6499 Todd Garibaldi Insurance Agency Todd R. Garibaldi (209) 334-3030 Vander Beek Crop Insurance Patti Velasquez (209) 838-8164 Wever Insurance Don Wever (209) 599-2161
IRRIGATION/PUMPS/WELLS
Abbey Water Well Service, Inc. Steve Watson (209) 887-2990 Laurel Ag & Water Conrad Correa (209) 993-9689
Moorman’s Water Systems Inc. Larry Moorman (209) 931-3210 REAL ESTATE Morrill Industries, Inc. Ken Morrill (209) 838-2550 Pacific Southwest Irrigation Corp. Jim Clare (209) 986-0099
LABORATORY/TESTING
Anteris Agronomics LLC Kion Kashefi (209) 900-3270
Fruit Growers Laboratory, Inc. Michael Ostrom (800) 440-7821
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REAL ESTATE
Bokides - Hesseltine Real Estate Co. Robert Hesseltine (209) 334-3045 Peter Boysen Realty Pete Boysen (209) 351-2150 Petersen & Company Agricultural Real Estate Joe Petersen (209) 210-8010 Reeve Associates Real Estate Gary Reeve (209) 835-2002 Wagner Land Company Charles Wagner (209) 942-4146
RESTAURANTS
De Vinci’s Corporation Chris Trotter (209) 887-2121
Koes Bar (209) 329-2366 RETAIL
“105.9, the Bull” Robert La Rue (209) 948-5786
Orchard and Vineyard Supply (209) 368-8595
NURSERIES
Chico Electric Norm Neilsen (530) 891-6749
Burchell Nursery Tom Burchell (209) 845-8733 Casa Cristal Nursery Inc John Moso (661) 792-6468 Dave Wilson Nursery Robert Woolley (209) 874-1821 Duarte Nursery Alex Duarte (209) 531-0351
PEST MANAGEMENT TOOLS
Outdoor Sportsman Eric Johnson (209) 957-4867PROCESSING
PROCESSING
Avanti Nut Company Pete Katzakian (209) 931-3743 DeRuosi Nut Dean Penero (209) 838-8307 Musco Family Olive Company Ben Gibbons (209) 836-4600 Pearl Crop Inc. Ulash Turkhan (209) 808-7575 ShellPro Inc. (209) 727-0707 Stanislaus Food Products Paul Busalacchi (209) 548-3514PU
SOLAR
SPREADING SERVICES
Gary Bohnet (209) 369-6993, (209) 481-1349
STEEL BUILDINGS
Fabri Steel West Inc. John M. Arizcuren (800) 411-4215
TRACTORS/EQUIPMENT
Belkorp Ag, LLC John Gilligan (209) 538-3831
Big Valley Tractor & Bobcat Central, Inc. Don Franzia (209) 762-6413 Evolution Equipment Services Inc. Marti Sporleder (209) 810-5796 Garton Tractor Austin Knott (209) 948-5401 J M Equipment Co, Inc. Edward Henriques (209) 466-0707 Pape´ Machinery Brian A. Heavey (209) 983-8122 Western Square Industries Trygue Mikkelsen (209) 944-0921
TRANSPLANTERS/PLUG PLANTER
Pro Plant LLC Skip Wilbur (209) 969-7547
TRANSPORTATION
Antonini Bros. Inc. Joseph Antonini (209) 466-9041 G3 Enterprises Ethan Jones (800) 321-8747 Hammer Trucking Michael J. Staples (209) 481-1567 Silva Trucking Dave Silva (209) 982-1114
Highlighted businesses provide discount programs for members of the San Joaquin Farm Bureau.
WATER
Oakdale Irrigation District Steve Knell (209) 847-0341 South San Joaquin Irrigation District Peter Rietkerk (209) 249-4600 Stockton East Water District Scot Moody (209) 948-0333 Woodbridge Irrigation District Anders Christensen (209) 625-8438
WINERIES
Bokisch Vineyards Markus Bokisch (209) 334-4338 Constellation Wines US, Inc. Paul Dismukes (209) 369-5861
Delicato Vineyards Marie Mathews (209) 824-3600 Jahant Vineyards LLC Kevin Phillips (209) 368-7384
Roland Construction Jim A. Hoagland (209) 462-2687
UTILITIES
PG&E Debbie McCaffrey (209) 932-2566
The Lucas Winery David Lucas (209) 368-2006
STEAM CLEANERS
VEHICLES
Michael David Vineyards Michael J. Phillips (209) 368-7384
Hotsy Pacific Jim O’Connell (800) 640-1227
Chase Chevrolet Paul Correia (209) 475-6740
TIRES
Interstate Truck Center Rick Coslett (209) 944-5821
Les Schwab Tire Center-Lodi Gary Holm (209) 334-3961 Lodi Tire Service Kenneth A. Lung (209) 369-1985
St. Amant Winery Barbara S. Spencer (209) 367-0646
Sanborn Chevrolet, Inc. Kini Sanborn (209) 334-5000EMENT VINEYARD MANAGEMENT
Arbor Vineyards Larry P. Mettler (209) 339-0525
K.G. Vineyard Management, LLC Ben Kolber (209) 367-8996 R-N-R Vineyard, Inc. Russell Machado (209) 327-3165
Sunrise Fresh LLC Jake Samuel (209) 932-0192 The Morning Star Company Alissa Dillon (209) 826-7100
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Chair Michael Patrick Duffy, Vice-Chair William R. Trezza Commissioners R. Jay Allen, David B. Atwater, Anthony Barkett, Stephen Griffen, Allen Sawyer Port Director Kirk DeJesus (888) 598-4697
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