SJFB October 2024

October 2024

farmbureaunews Meeting today’s challenges.

Planning for tomorrow.

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Vol. 109 No. 10

SJFB endorses Duarte, Crop Report shows high value but challenges remain Shoemaker, DeBrum in upcoming election TOP STORY

By Craig W. Anderson

By Craig W. Anderson

California and the U.S. for gross value of crop production and that “these numbers have remained strong for the agriculture sector, through even times of economic See Crop Report, page 3

WITH AN IMPORTANT election looming in November the San Joaquin County Farm Bureau has endorsed three candidates who are experienced, knowledgeable and dedicated to representing San Joaquin County and California agriculture positively.

“In general, these are people involved in farming and Farm Bureau,” said SJFB President Les Strojan.

“They’re good candidates because they’ve done it [agriculture] and they understand it.”

SJFB First Vice President James Chinchiolo said, “I have 100% confidence in the

Jim Shoemaker (left) and Steve DeBrum talk about why they're the best candidates for their respective offices during the SJFB Candidates Night Sept. 26.

Photos by Kevin Swartzendruber

2023 Crop Report from the SJC Agriculture Commissioner's Office

SAN JOAQUIN County’s 2023 crop year maintained a high value that’s come to be expected of the area’s growers: more than $3.22 billion created by 2,948 farms with more than 34,000 workers in jobs associated with agriculture production.

“This accounts for more than 10% of all jobs in our county,” said Kamal Bagri, the county agricultural commissioner. “Once you add in adjacent industries such as food manufacturing, wineries and transportation the number shoots up to over $4 billion annually.”

She pointed out that San Joaquin County is seventh in

See Endorsements, page 8

INSIDE: 5 SJFB members meet

candidates running for office in November

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6 SJFB opposes

Prop 32 minimum wage measure

7 2024 General

Election Voter Guide

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SJFB 2024-25 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 Neil Norman Escalon Caleb Gervase, Chair Katie Veenstra Paul Voortman Lafayette Richard Rodriguez, Chair Stanton Lange Daniel Meza Alfred Nicolini Linden Nick Ferrari, Chair Donald Drake Jim Ferrari Joe 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 Dave Simpson Kelton Fleming Officers Les Strojan, President James Chinchiolo, First Vice President Herman Doornendbal Jr., Second Vice President Directors at Large Josh Barton Phil Brumley Jean Cabral, Emeritas Jim Connolly Karen Cultrera Dennis Drake Brad Goehring Jack Hamm Bob Hesseltine Jim Larkin Joe Luis Steve Moore Jerry Robinson Jake Samuel Paul Sanguinetti Ken Vogel Darrell Voortman Andrew Watkins 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 Jessica Coit, Program Director

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from the

PRESIDENT’S DESK

By Les Strojan, SJFB President

Another rendezvous with destiny DO YOU PLAN TO VOTE? I hope so…. it can make a difference. In the recent movie Reagan he said, “There’s nothing a retired governor can do, but a president, he can do a thing or two.” There may not have been any greater differences between the perspectives of candidates from the president all the way down the line as we have now. Maybe 1964 (Johnson v.

Goldwater) when Ronald Reagon gave the speech “A Time For Choosing.” He dealt with inflation, inefficient government, national security and freedom; conclud-

ing the speech with stating in the election the voters had a rendezvous with destiny.

It seems we are back to that again.

Some of us don’t believe the government spending more money automatically solves problems. Yesterday the president said Congress should give the Secret Service more resources, then he said that is if they need more. So first it’s spend more money before we stop to consider the competency of a director who said the problem with stopping the first assassination attempt on Trump was the roof

was too steep!

There shouldn’t be anyone left saying it doesn’t matter who is in office. In addition to the obvious issues on immigration or inflation there are many many other programs that are administered differently depending on who is chief executive. One turns the spigot on, the other turns it off.

A major point of Reagan’s speech was the government cannot do things more efficiently than the private sector. Currently, See Strojan, page 10

from the

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

By Andrew Genasci

Busy times, but don't forget to vote!

ALMOND AND GRAPE HARVESTS are in full swing, walnuts are starting and silage is coming off around the county. Fall weather has teased us a few times, but those hot days still creep back in! I keep waiting for things to slow down here at the office, but that just doesn’t seem to be in the cards. If you haven’t already seen it, we have started keeping track of our weekly activities in the new Working for You section of the Friday Review we email our members.

At first, I was concerned about what to do if we had a slow week, but that sure hasn’t been a problem yet! From virtual farm trips and healthy snacks for school kids to Congressional House National Resources Committee meetings, from

tours for DC legislative staff for both legislators and American Farm Bureau to press conferences and media interviews, we have been hopping over the past few weeks!

The 2023 Crop Report was released

and was surprising to those who aren’t involved in agriculture. Four of our top five commodities were down along with overall farm income in the county. For See Genasci, page 12

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struggle, attesting to the reliability of the agriculture industry as the foundational economic drive of our county.”

The Top Ten 2023 crops – and their value in millions – included: 1. Milk ($621.4 million; 2. Grapes ($393.8); 3.

Almonds ($343.6); 4. Cherries ($273.4); 5. Eggs and Poultry Products ($238.9); 6.

Walnuts ($149.3); 7. Tomatoes ($147.4); 8. Cattle and Calves ($145.6); 9. Blueberries ($81.2); 10. Silage and Other Field Crops ($77.9).

Five of the Top Ten Crops – Eggs and Poultry Products, Walnuts, Tomatoes, Cattle and Calves and Blueberries – increased in value over 2022, while Milk, Grapes, Almonds, Cherries and Silage and other field crops declined.

“It’s disappointing that five of the Top 10 went down, said SJFB Executive Director Andrew Genasci. “The challenge is

that every input element is more expensive and labor went up so money was lost. Ag is a huge part of the county’s economy in many ways beyond what’s grown, with all the associated industries affected by the ripple effect of some crops not doing as well as in the past.”

SJFB President Les Strojan said, “It’s a good report but it’s been tough for agriculture for a few years.” He noted input costs increased and inflation didn’t help matters as “gross income went down overall.”

SJFB First Vice President James Chinchiolo of Chinchiolo Farming Co. said, “Complex factors affected ag. What jumped out at me is the number of jobs and the breadth of the industry’s overall effect on the county’s economy. However, no one should be surprised that we’re in a downturn, as indicated by the decline in value of half of the Top Ten Crops.”

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Continued from previous page so a five-year lookback provides a more accurate view of our situation.”

“I’m not a negative Nellie,” he said.

“I’m a realistic Nellie. Farmers are resilient. Even during multi-down years, the ag sector’s still very productive in very challenging times.”

SJFB Second Vice President Herman

Doornenbal said almonds “took a hit because of low prices and acreage being taken out.” But he also noted that the huge carry-in that had filled warehouses “is half gone now after two years of very large carry-in which affected the market and prices. So, less carry-in is good news.”

Agriculture has, despite hard times, maintained its position as the premier industry in San Joaquin County.

Tractor Fest is Oct. 12 at SJC Historical Museum

By SJC Historical Museum GET READY FOR CLOUDS OF DUST, a bit

of rust, and a ton of family fun at the 4th Annual San Joaquin County Tractor Fest – an event for all ages!

Tractor Fest will be held on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, from 9 am. to 2 p.m. at the San Joaquin County Historical Museum in Micke Grove Park.

Offerings include an interactive, handson tractor show, tractor parade, activities for kids, community and ag education groups, local food trucks, and the museum buildings and exhibits will of course be open to enjoy throughout the day.

“San Joaquin County Tractor Fest helps increase knowledge of our region’s history of innovation. The industrial revolution in

San Joaquin County changed the world forever through the development of the crawler tractor, the bulldozer, and numerous specialty-crop harvesters. The tractor show & parade and educational booths celebrate that rich heritage,” stated Phillip Merlo, executive director of the SJC Historical Society & Museum.

Admission and parking for members is free. Admission for non-members is: Adults, $7; Seniors & Military, $6; Youth (6-17), $5; Kids ages 0-5 are free. Parking at Micke Grove Park: $6.

Tractor Fest is presented by the San Joaquin County Historical Society & Museum in partnership with the San Joaquin Farm Bureau and is sponsored by Holt of California, Mulrooney Auction Co., and Cal-Waste.

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lty held a Candidates Night so members could hear from those running for several offices, including Congress, state Senate and county supervisor. Each candidate was given five minutes and then met with SJFB members afterwards to answer questions.

Current Congressional Rep. Josh Harder sent in a video message since he’s currently back in Washington, D.C., and his opponent, Kevin Lincoln, was on hand to give his position on issues facing farmers and ranchers in the county.

Harder said he is opposed to delta tunnels and would like us to invest in new water storage projects.

“We can invest in creating water for everyone as opposed to robbing Peter to Paul which is exactly what the delta tunnels project is trying to do,” he said.

He’s also focused on PG&E rates. “We want to make sure we remain open and available for business, ag business and anything else. We have to make sure our electricity costs come down.”

Lincoln said the ag community suffering tremendously because of tariffs, imports and increase in energy costs.

“Forty percent of our land in California is federal land. When we talk about increasing water storage and protecting our water, the federal government has a responsibility for that, but we also to work together,” he said.

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Mario Gardea and Lilliana Udang were on hand, both running for county supervisor for District 1.

Gardea focused on the homeless issues, saying it’s not sustainable and our waterways are being polluted.

“I want to make sure we concentrate on helping the ones that want to be helped, but I want to clean our waterway and put our parks back to what they were designed for.”

He also said illegal dumping needs to be addressed. “We have the ability to have a deterrent on people just driving out to an orchard, a corner or whatever and people just dumping their trash there, and it’s us, the citizens and the county, to clean this stuff up.

Udang said she has worked on tunnel legislation. “I’ve fought with the water resources control board, I have worked on sites reservoir, I’ve tried my damnedest to make using surface water for groundwater recharge recognized as a beneficial use, and yet, time and time again, we don’t get backup from our locally elected officials.

We need to be advocating much more vigorously” to make sure our voices are heard, she said.

Steve DeBrum and Sonny Dauliwahl are candidates for county supervisor for District 3.

“I’m a firm believer in taking care of the water issues, I’ve always felt we need to be putting in damns where they belong and fight the people at the Sierra Club,” DeBrum said.

He also talked about the importance of protecting water rights in the Delta, looking at ag land being taken out of production and permitting issues in the county.

Dauliwahl said, “If we cannot build a new reservoir, at least do something that

Former Stockton Mayor Kevin Lincoln talks to attendees at the recent SJFB Candidates Night.

will increase capacity so we don’t have to suffer through drought. I want to do my part to make this county better not only for this generation but for generations to come.”

Jim Shoemaker, candidate for State Senate District 5, said he is looking at what California is doing against our farmers and the regulations.

“Unless we start building power plants and unless we bring in our own reserves of oil that our state abundantly has with

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SJFB members meet candidates running for office in November

natural gas, our electric rates are going to continue skyrocketing.”

He said need to look at Sacramento and go after CARB. “If you want solar, go ahead, but I do not want to be subsidizing it,” he said. “I don’t want to send money to China for solar panels, I don’t want to send money to China for windmills. I want to see us use build nuclear power plants, I want to see us use natural gas. I want to see what we’re very capable of doing.”

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SJFB opposes Prop 32 minimum wage measure Positions taken on all an hour minimum on April 1 and health workers will eventually get $25 but propositions, measures care not until at least Oct. 15.

By Craig W. Anderson SJFB HAS ADOPTED the ballot measure endorsements of CAFB and of the 10, the most onerous is Proposition 32 the “$18 Minimum Wage Increase” which, says the official ballot: Increases the minimum wage from $16 per hour to $18 per hour

by Jan. 1, 2025.

Proposition 32 – OPPOSES The increase would be adjusted for inflation. Fast food workers received a $20

Why the opposition? California is already a difficult and costly state to do business in without an increasing minimum wage.

“This is an absolute disaster,” said SJFB Executive Director Andrew Genasci “It’s bad for employers and employees at harvest, producers will get hit. I would like to pay my guys more but in the end, I have to remain solvent. Eventually, the higher costs driven by this measure will create more inflation and the increase will be passed along to consumers.”

“This proposition is an example of too

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many proposed by legislators who know little about the realities of what agriculture deals with every day,” commented 1st Vice President James Chinchiolo. “Prop. 32 is the worst of all. It will affect consumers by driving up food prices, will affect entry level jobs and harm the ‘work up the ladder to better jobs and better pay’ concept.”

He added that agriculture needs to have non-skilled seasonal workers, but this increase could seriously harm employers hiring practices.

This will hurt businesses large and small across the board,” said SJFB Second Vice President Herman Doornenbal, “I don’t see how ag can support this minimum wage increase along with the overtime after 45 hours. I pay my employees above the current minimum wage. This is an ugly and frightening proposition.”

Measure K – Delta College Job Training, Repair, Affordable Education Measure – OPPOSE A local bond to fund Delta College improvements such as removing asbestos, providing clean drinking water, upgrading job training and vocational classrooms, increasing local, affordable access to higher education, preparing students for transfer to four-year colleges and improving student safety on campus would cost taxpayers a total not to exceed $598 million. The annual tax rate to service the bonds would start at $16 per $100,000 collected until the fiscal year 2059-60.

“This is the wrong time to ask ag to pay $16 per $100,000 per evaluation,” Genasci said. “It’s adding another tax on top of what we already have. There’s no need to go further into debt; money the district already has needs to be managed better. “ Proposition 2 – Issue $10 billion in bonds to fund construction & modernization of public education facilities – OPPOSE California is already paying off billions in bond debt, all at a cost to the general fund to service the debt payments.

Proposition 36 – Broadly increases the penalties for fentanyl dealers and theft crimes by reclassifying some that are currently misdemeanors as felonies – SUPPORT The measure attempts to undo parts of Proposition 47, which voters approved a decade ago that loosened the penalties around these crimes.

Proposition 4 – The safe drinking water, wildfire prevention, drought preparedness and clean air bond act – OPPOSE Allows the issuance of $10 billion in bonds to fund safe drinking water, drought, flood, water resilience, wildfire and forest resilience, nature-based climate solutions, and more. Allows for funding to be shifted from the state budget for ongoing programs.

“We oppose this because shifting government program costs from general tax revenues to additional public indebtedness through bond issuance to mitigate budget shortfalls is bad fiscal policy,” said an SJFB analysis.

Proposition 5 – Lower supermajority requirements to 55% for local bond measures to fund housing and public infrastructure – OPPOSE Amends the constitution to lower the threshold from two-thirds vote to 55% to allow local governments to impose a parcel tax for the purpose of issuing bonds to build or rehabilitate public infrastructure and affordable housing.

Farm Bureau’s analysis said, “The twothirds vote for taxes and fees is paramount and should not be weakened.”

Proposition 33 – State limitations on local rent control – OPPOSE Allows a city or county to enact rent control by repealing the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act of 1995.

Farm Bureau says: Private property rights are paramount.

Farm Bureau had NO POSITION on the following propositions: 3, 6, 34 and 35.

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2024 General Election Voter Guide R

John Duarte, Congress, 13th District

R

Joe Shoemaker, State Senate, District 5

R

Steve DeBrum, District 3, San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors

NO

Proposition 2: Issue $10 Billing in Bonds to Fund

NO Proposition 3: Removes Outdated Language POSITION Regarding Marriage from State Constitution

• Repeals the unenforceable constitutional provision that marriage only between man and woman is valid or recognized in California.

• Position: NO POSITION • Reasoning: Farm Bureau does not have policy on this topic.

Prevention, Drought Preparedness & Clean Air Bond Act

NO

Proposition 32: $18 Minimum Wage Increase

NO

Proposition 33: State Limitations on Local Rent

• Increases the minimum wage from $16 per hour to $18 per hour by Jan. 1, 2025.

• Position: OPPOSE • Reasoning: California is already a difficult and costly state to do business in without an increasing minimum wage.

Control

• Allows a city or country to enact rent control by repealing the CostaHawkins Rental Housing Act of 1995.

• Position: OPPOSE • Reasoning: Private property rights are paramount.

Proposition 34: Restrictions on AIDS Healthcare NO Support POSITION Foundation • Ensures that health care providers spend 98% of revenues on direct

patient care if their spending on items other than patient care exceeds $100 million over 10 years.

• Position: NO POSITION • Reasoning: Farm Bureau does not have policy on this topic.

Proposition 35: Permanent Managed Care NO Organization (MCO) Tax POSITION • Makes permanent the existing tax on managed health care insurance

plans, currently set to expire in 2026. The revenue generated pays for health care services for low-income families with children, seniors, disabled persons and other Medi-Cal recipients.

• Position: NO POSITION • Reasoning: Farm Bureau does not have policy on this topic.

Proposition 36: Drug & Theft Crime Penalties R YES ments to 55% for Local Bond Measures to Fund & Treatment-Mandated Felonies

Proposition 5: Lower Supermajority Require-

• Allows for felony charges and increases sentences for certain drug and theft crimes, including organized theft.

• Position: SUPPORT • Reasoning: Law enforcement should have all the tools necessary to prevent crime from occurring.

Housing & Public Infrastructure

• Amends the constitution to lower the threshold from two-thirds vote to 55% to allow a local government to impose a parcel tax for the purpose of issuing bonds to build or rehabilitate public infrastructure and affordable housing, including downpayment assistance or permanent supportive housing.

• Position: OPPOSE • Reasoning: The two-thirds vote for taxes and fees is paramount and should not be weakened.

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• Removes a constitutional provision allowing jails and prisons to impose involuntary servitude as criminal punishment. It prohibits the Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation from disciplining inmates for refusing work assignments while allowing inmates to voluntarily accept work assignments for credits to reduce their sentences.

• Position: NO POSITION. • Reasoning: Farm Bureau does not have policy on this topic.

Proposition 4: The Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire

• Allows for the issuance of $10 billion in bonds to fund safe drinking water; drought, flood, water resilience; wildfire and forest resilience; nature-based climate solutions; climate smart, park creation and outdoor access; and clean air programs among other programs. Allows for funding to be shifted from the state budget for ongoing programs.

• Position: OPPOSE • Reasoning: Shifting government program costs from general tax revenues to additional public indebtedness through bond issuance to mitigate budget shortfalls is bad fiscal policy.

NO

Facilities

Construction & Modernization of Public Education Facilities

• New construction and modernization of education institutions will cost $8.5 billion for K-12 and $1.5 billion for community colleges.

• Position: OPPOSE • Reasoning: California is already paying off billions in bond debt, all at a cost to the general fund to service the debt payments.

NO

NO Proposition 6: Amend the California ConstituPOSITION tion to Bar Involuntary Servitude in Correctional

NO

Measure K: Delta College Job Training, Repair, Affordable Education Measure – OPPOSE

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Endorsements Continued from page 1

Nominating Committee’s endorsement of this very positive group for agriculture.”

John Duarte

Endorsing John Duarte for re-election in California’s 13th House District race is logical due to Duarte’s long-term Farm Bureau membership who, said the SJFB Nominating Committee, “understand what it means to farm and ranch here” and that he has “well represented his district in the House Ag Committee, the Natural Resources Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee for the past two years, all of

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which cover areas vital to the agriculture community here in California.”

SJFB Executive Director Andrew Genesci said of the fourth-generation farmer and long-time Farm Bureau member, “John’s long time in agriculture ensures he understands what it means to sign the front of checks, to stand up to regulators, and fight the battles for farmers and nurserymen. It’s great to have him on our side.”

As a farmer, business owner and holder of a bachelor’s degree from San Diego State University and a master’s degree from the University of the Pacific, he was elected as a Republican to the 118th Congress, serving from Jan. 3, 2023 to the present as representative of California’s 13th District.

He and his wife, Alexandra have together, run a farming operation of vineyards and orchards since 1989 and are the parents of four children.

Prior to his time in congress he battled over-regulation on both the state and federal level and now, as a congressman, he

is working to protect family farming and ranching heritage in California.

Among his many committee and subcommittee assignments, he has brought his expertise in agriculture to the House Committee on Agriculture and the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management and Credit.

“As a supporter of agriculture, John is one of the best choices to endorse,” said SJFB Second Vice President Herman Doornenbal. “He’s made headway in D.C. and he has a great number of important connections. He’s a hard worker for ag.”

Duarte said, “It’s an honor to be endorsed by the San Joaquin Farm Bureau. As a fourth-generation farmer, I’ll continue working with Republicans and Democrats to secure reliable water, protect our local farms, and support our Valley’s agricultural community.”

Jim Shoemaker

The SJFB Board voted that Jim Shoemaker is SJFB’s choice in the State Senate

District 5 race in November.

“I am honored,” Shoemaker said.

“As a Farm Bureau member for many y e a r s , I ’m v e r y proud to receive this endorsement.”

Genasci said, “Jim is well known in the county for his YF&R work and Farm Bureau involvement; he’s a local person, small business owner and is known as a supporter of agriculture and the farming families in our county.”

Shoemaker’s experiences working on his uncle’s South Dakota farm harvesting grain and operating a combine from which he moved to driving truckloads of grain throughout the nation. He started a trucking business and later worked in various fields, including building, construction and pool maintenance.

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Continued from previous page “I’ve worked in various roles in the Central Valley’s multi-billion-dollar agriculture industry,” Shoemaker said. “I respect the Farm Bureau Board highly and the organization as being very effective.”

Doornenbal explained, “We felt he’s always supported agriculture and is a good person and a capable Republican politician, the sort we need to make a positive impact.”

Shoemaker said the nonsense in Sacramento “needs to be stopped where someone in a cubicle who knows little or nothing about agriculture creates regulations and legislation affecting ag.

We need to put common sense back into government.”

He noted the Delta water must be protected while building more storage above and below ground and that “we must encourage sustainable practices...our drought problem isn’t due to the lack of water but to poor policies that neglect or

reject water storage infrastructure because of a radical environmental agenda.” He added, “I will do all I can to represent the county and California ag in Sacramento.

It is time to start putting people first.”

Steve DeBrum

After advancing from the primary in March, Steve DeBrum is on the ballot in the Nov. 5 general election to represent District 3 on the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors and has, Genasci said, “An agricultural background as a dairy farmer so he understands the importance of ag and its ups and downs. We know that he is someone we can trust to defend agriculture, our right to farm and the rural communities that make up our county.”

Genasci added, “Farm Bureau is proud to endorse him.”

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DeBrum was born in Hanford and grew up on the 160-acre family farm; he was active in high school FFA and ultimately graduated from Cal Poly, San Louis Obispo with a bachelor’s degree in animal husbandry. After college, DeBrum embarked on a career in the dairy industry where he served in various sectors including quality control, field services and various management positions.

He served as Manteca’s mayor and a member of the Council of Governments Citizens Advisory Committee and was unanimously chosen as chairman of the bipartisan San Joaquin County Redistricting Commission. For these, and other community activities, he was named to the Manteca Hall of Fame for Commu-

nity Service.

“His experience in the dairy industry is an asset and he’s outspoken in his support of agriculture,” Strojan said. “And in our county that was once ag-oriented but isn’t as much anymore, we need leaders who understand and will protect ag and rural interests which Steve is well qualified to do.”

DeBrum and his wife Veronica have two grown children.

“San Joaquin County is finally on the right track,” DeBrum said. “We can’t afford to go backward. I’ll fight to keep neighborhoods safe, build our economy to create more better-paying jobs, and reduce the impact of homeless camps have on our communities.”

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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Cattlewomen select 2024 Strojan Outstanding Cowbelle

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THE SAN JOAQUIN-STANISLAUS CattleWomen selected Sherry Sutherland as the 2024 Cowbelle of the Year Tuesday night during their meeting. She was given an engraved cowbell and a sterling silver pendant to celebrate her hard work. The award singles out an outstanding member who dedicates a significant amount of time and effort to promote the beef industry.

Sutherland has been a member of the Unit for four years. During that time, she has promoted beef by doing classroom presentations, attending local farm days, Rotary Read-Ins and presenting at AgVenture field trips. She has helped to raise funds by cooking and serving all types of beef meals. She is currently the

Unit’s treasurer.

Sutherland lives on the hist o r i c Jo h n s o n Ranch in Linden with Dyland Johnson.

Sutherland and 31 other 2024 Cowbelles throughout California will gather for a recognition luncheon during the California CattleWomen’s State Convention in Reno, Nevada in early December.

There are about 1,800 CattleWomen in California and the San Joaquin-Stanislaus CattleWomen’s Unit has 52 members and is 67 years old.

a presidential candidate is advocating price controls on food and taxes on unrealized gains. The pattern is very clear they give the farmer an incentive in return for a little more control. Will this result in the government taking over farming entirely after more consolidation of operations? If so, food will cost much more with lower quality and fewer options.

A choice is yours; the outcome may be more significant than you realize. You will see the Farm Bureau’s recommended voting guide. Remember this guide is thought to identify the best choices to sustain farmers and ranchers. While we

may have opinions on social issues, this isn’t the Farm Bureau’s business so you will find “no position” on issues that do not directly affect agriculture. I hope you will study these, conclude how they will effect you, and vote.

With the summer events behind, the Farm Bureau is and will be reaching out to members through the fall and into the winter. We will be talking about the election but also learning how we can better serve our local farmers. We are here to support you and your families. If we don’t make it to your place, please contact the office with any questions or concerns you have to share. Better yet, if you want to participate in any of our programs, we are always looking for new members to help carry the torch forward for the next 111 years.

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North County Recycling (209) Sanitary Landfill 7am-4pm Mon-Sun Sanitary Landfill 7am-4pm Mon-Sun North County Recycling Center and (209) 887-3868 *San Joaquin County Facilities: Sanitary 7am-4pm Mon-Sun 17720 E. E.Landfill Harney Ln.Joaquin Lodi, CA CACounty Facilities: *San 17720 Harney Ln. Lodi, Sanitary Landfill 7am-4pm Mon-Sun *San Facilities: 17720 Harney Ln.Joaquin Lodi,Center CACounty North E. County Recycling and (209) 887-3868 17720 Harney Ln. Lodi,Center CAFacility Lovelace Materials Recovery Facility 982-5770 North E. County Recycling and (209) (209)982-5770 887-3868 Lovelace Materials Recovery Sanitary Landfill 7am-4pm Mon-Sun North County Recycling Center and (209) (209)982-5770 887-3868 Lovelace Materials &Sanitary Transfer Station Recovery Facility (209) 7am-4pm Mon-Sun Landfill 7am-4pm Mon-Sun & Transfer Station 7am-4pm Mon-Sun Lovelace Materials Recovery (209) 982-5770 17720 E.Landfill Harney Ln. Lodi, CAFacility 7am-4pm Sanitary 7am-4pm Mon-Sun &2323 Transfer Station Mon-Sun E. Lovelace Rd. Manteca, CA 17720 E. Harney Ln. Lodi, CA 2323 E. Lovelace Rd. Manteca, CA & Transfer StationRd. 7am-4pm Mon-Sun 17720 Harney Ln. Lodi, CAFacility 2323 E. E. Lovelace Manteca, CA Lovelace Materials Recovery (209) 982-5770 2323 E. Lovelace Rd. Manteca, CA Foothill Sanitary Landfill (209) 887-3969 Lovelace Materials Recovery Facility (209) 982-5770 Foothill Sanitary Landfill (209) 887-3969 & Transfer Station 7am-4pm Mon-Sun Lovelace Materials Recovery Facility (209) (209) 982-5770 Foothill Sanitary Landfill 887-3969 6484 N. Waverly Rd. Linden, CA 7am-5pm Mon-Sat & Transfer Station 7am-4pm Mon-Sun 6484 N. Waverly Rd. Linden, CA 7am-5pm Mon-Sat Foothill Landfill (209) 887-3969 2323 E.Sanitary Lovelace Rd. Manteca, & Transfer Station 7am-4pm Mon-Sun 6484 Rd. Linden, CA CA Mon-Sat 2323N.E.Waverly Lovelace Rd. Manteca, CA 7am-5pm 6484 CACA 7am-5pm Mon-Sat 2323 N. E. Waverly LovelaceRd. Rd.Linden, Manteca, Foothill Sanitary Landfill (209) 887-3969 Foothill Sanitary Landfill (209) 887-3969 ForLandfill more information, please visit For more information, visit 6484 N.Sanitary Waverly Rd. Linden, CA please 7am-5pm Mon-Sat Foothill (209) 887-3969 For more information, visit Mon-Sat 6484 N. Waverly Rd. Linden, CA please 7am-5pm www.SJCrecycle.org 6484 N. Waverly Rd. Linden, CA please 7am-5pm For more information, visit Mon-Sat www.SJCrecycle.org www.SJCrecycle.org or call call (209) (209) 468-3066.

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Joaquin* Tracy Material -Recovery & Transfer Facility DR3 Recycling 4447 S. Airport Way, Stockton (209) 234-5819 (209) 234-5819 Tracy Material & Transfer Facility DR3 Recycling -Recovery 4447Salvation S. Airport Way, Stockton Furniture – Can be donated to Goodwill, the Army or other charitable Tracy Material Recovery & Transfer Facility 30703 S. MacArthur Dr., Tracy (209) 832-2355 (209) 234-5819 30703 S. MacArthur Dr., Tracy (209) 832-2355 (209) 234-5819 Muebles se pueden pueden donar a Goodwill, Goodwill, el 30703 S. --MacArthur Dr., (209) DR3 Recycling - 4447 S.Tracy Airport Way,832-2355 Stockton Muebles se donar a el organizations.

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(209) 234-5819 caritativas.

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(209) 887-3969 7am-5pm Mon-Sat

For more information, please visit www.SJCrecycle.org or call (209) 468-3066.

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(209) 467-1529

7337 Pacific Ave Stockton, CA

Tim Weststeyn Crop Consultant Pest Control Advisor

Nutrien Ag Solutions 35100 S. Hwy 33 Vernalis, CA 95385

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SJFB PROGR AM DIRECTOR

By Jessica Coit

Answering your SJFB membership questions HAPPY HARVEST EVERYONE! I hope ev-

eryone is having a safe and smooth harvest season this year. For this month’s article I would like to take time to answer some frequently asked questions about Farm Bureau memberships and briefly go over the various membership levels. But first, I want to thank each and every one of you for your continuous support of SJFB. Without members such as yourself, we would not be able to continue to advocate for the rights of agriculturalists in San Joaquin County.

Now let’s jump into this! One common misconception we see is that one membership will cover a whole family. When attending events, we will ask individuals if they are a member of Farm Bureau, and we often hear them answer yes and say a family member is. But that is not the case, an individual Farm Bureau membership only covers the member and their spouse while entity Farm Bureau memberships cover the entity itself as well as one individual representative. If an individual is receiving income from agriculture and would like to take advantage of Farm Bureau benefits, they would have to join as a member themselves.

Another thing that is commonly for-

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gotten is that by being a member of a county Farm Bureau, your membership is also rolled up to the state and national levels. A portion of your membership dollars automatically are distributed to both California Farm Bureau (CAFB) and American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) to help fund advocacy efforts at the state and federal levels of government.

With new legislation and regulations

Genasci

Continued from page 2 the consumer buying groceries, it’s hard to believe but it is something that we see year-round.

Growers and producers in California agriculture are price takers competing on a global scale with countries that have neither our regulations nor our input costs. This really is an insult added to injury with the out-of-control inflation of the past couple of years driving up costs along with higher minimum wage and overtime expenses that every employer is facing. Hopefully next year’s crop report will show some relief because of increased commodity prices.

I had the opportunity to organize and lead a tour of San Joaquin County agriculture for the American Farm Bureau’s director of governmental affairs, John Boatright, and Ryan Matthews, a communications specialist who works closely with AFBF President Zippy Duval. While he is the director of governmental afairs,

always on the horizon, it is vital that as agriculturalists, we unite our voices at the local, state and federal levels. Because of the never-ending fight for the rights of farmers, ranchers and dairymen, CAFB has had to increase their portion of their dues from $120 to $150 per agricultural member for the 2025 membership year.

Because of CAFB’s increase, as of Nov. 1, 2024, SJFB will have to raise their membership dues as well. The increase will maintain the funds that SJFB receives to continue our efforts to fight for farmers, ranchers and dairymen such as yourself.

Your membership dollars allow SJFB to continue to regularly meet with elected officials at all levels of government, educate the community of the importance of the agriculture industry, assist members with CDFA grant programs as well as an array of other programs that we offer for our members.

In order to keep the dues low for our members, we have created a voluntary Step-Up program that will help offset

costs while still maintaining the level of advocacy that we provide our members.

The suggested membership levels are as follows:

John focuses on pesticides, immigration and specialty crops, all issues that are directly related to what we do here in California.

We only had about five hours with them, so we obviously were not able to hit everything, but we were able to visit almond, walnut, cherry and winegrape growers. As it was the middle of almond harvest, we were able to see shaking, sweeping and pick up all while talking about water and employee issues. At our walnut and cherry stop, we discussed the issues facing their industry with the removal of a walnut orchard as the backdrop. At our winegrape stop, we were able to get both staffers behind the wheel of a grape harvester and they even got a little time sorting! It was a whirlwind tour but hopefully what they learned, and their experience will help them better represent us as they work in DC. You may have noticed that there is an election coming up on Nov. 5. The San Joaquin Farm Bureau board has taken positions on many of the state propositions along with candidates on the local, state and federal level. Those positions are here

in the paper, and we hope that they will help inform you when you vote!

Of particular interest, there is Prop.

32 which will increase the California minimum wage to $18 an hour. As we all know, raising the minimum also means that you must increase what everyone else is making just to keep up. If you have visited a fast-food restaurant lately, you have seen what an increased minimum wage has done to menu prices and service as owners reduce staff to just try and stay afloat.

Along with this is Measure K, a halfbillion-dollar bond for Delta College that would add $16 per $100,000 in valuation property tax. The costs of this bond would be disproportionately borne by agriculture, as farmers are asset rich and cash poor. While we understand the desire for funds to modernize and expand classes, with everything producers are already facing, it is the wrong time to add another bill to the pile.

Thank you to everyone who was able to join us at our Candidates Night to meet with candidates and get to know those running to represent you!

Agricultural Membership: $375: Base Ag Member $750: Step Up Level 1 $1,250: Step Up Level 2 $ 2,000: Step Up Level 3

Business Membership: $500: Base Business Membership $1,000: Bronze Business Membership $2,000: Silver Business Membership $3,000: Gold Business Membership $6,000: Platinum Business Membership For more information about the membership levels and the benefits that accompany them, please contact the SJFB office at (209) 931-4931 or stop by at 3290 N Ad Art Rd, Stockton, CA 95215 and we would be more than happy to discuss this is further detail!

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SJC AGNET TASK FORCE

By San Joaquin County Rural Crime Division

SJC crime for Aug/Sept Tool/equipment theft In the 15000 block of Murphy Road, an unknown suspect stole a 2011 EZ-Go golfcart valued at $6,500.

In the 11000 block of N Davis Road, an unknown suspect stole a Carson trailer with Porta Potty and Mule loaded on it.

The vehicle was recovered several days later.

In the 5000 block of E Capenter Road, an unknown suspect stole a 2013 Kubota RTV model RTV-X1120D valued at $10,000.

In the 19000 block of S Macarthur Road, an unknown suspect stole 750 aluminum irrigation pipes. The total loss is estimated at $24,500.

In the area of Grimes and Tracy Blvd, an unknown suspect stole 2 200-gallon tanks off a tractor and stole a fuel wagon.

The loss is estimated at $3,300.

Copper wire In the area of Hwy 4 and Kaiser Road, an unknown suspect stole wire from pump. The loss is estimated at $6,000.

In the 22000 block of Highland Ave, an unknown suspect stole wire from irrigation pump.

In the 1600 block of N Beecher Road, an unknown suspect stole wire from 84 solar panels.

In the area of Mariposa and Sola Road., aluminum irrigation wire was stolen from pump. The loss is estimated at $3,000.

In the 9000 block of E Mariposa Road, an unknown suspect stole copper wire from an irrigation pump. The loss is estimated at $2,000.

In the area of Morse and Hwy 99, an unknown suspect stole copper wire from two separate ag pumps.

In the 6000 block of Perrin Road, an unknown suspect stole 30 ft of wire from a pump. The loss is estimated at $3,000.

Commodity/livestock theft and other ag related cases In the 5000 block of Cora Post Road, an unknown suspect stole 17 brown head roosters valued at $500 each.

In the area of Chrisman and Eleventh St., suspects stole several bales of hay.

Hay located due to tracker and suspect was not at location. Further follow up is forthcoming.

Recovered property In the 13000 block of E Liberty Road, ag units located a stolen Cat 430 backhoe out of Sacramento County. Recovery is valued at $165,000.

In the area of Hidden Grove Circle and Winward Ave, ag units located a stolen Carson trailer with Porta Potty and Mule.

Recovery is valued at $17,000.

In the 8000 block of E Live Oak Road, a suspect was observed by patrol driving a stolen tractor. A stop was made and suspect taken into custody. Tractor and implement is valued at $400,000.

Arrested persons Juan Merino-Mendez arrested for grand theft, theft of vehicle and possession of stolen property.

Please report any suspicious activity.

For non-emergency reports 24 hours a day, you can call (209) 468-4400. In the event of an emergency, call 911.

Be sure to subscribe to the Friday Review e-newsletter to get the latest updates. To sign up, call the SJFB office at (209) 9314931 or email jessica@sjfb.org. w w w.sjf b.org

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 • Delta Growers Inc. • Double O Farming Inc. • Jenkins Poultry Farm • 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 • Tim Weststeyn Collegeville Farm Center • Nomellini Farms Inc • Prins Dairy LP • Paul Sanguinetti • Les Strojan • 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 • Vander Schaaf Dairy • Veenstra Farming • Paul Voortman • Wagner Dairy

Lafayette Farm Center • All State Packers • Chardon Farms Inc • Joe Cotta & Son • Michael Devencenzi • Peter Devencenzi • Graffigna Fruit Co • Richard Grenz • Rob Kammerer • Lange Twins Partnership • Matthew Lauchland • Joe Marchesotti Co., Inc. • Lima Ranch • Diego Olagaray • Joe Olagaray • Rodney Schatz • Van Diemen Farms • Bronson Van Wyck • Watanabe Bros, Inc. Linden Farm Center • 5 Star Farm Management Inc • A&A Dasso Farms • Bella Vista Ranch • Greg Busalacchi • Camera Brothers • D&L Farms Inc. • Eilers Ranch LLC • FFD Orchards • Ferrari Farms Inc • J&A Solari Inc. • Jasbir S Gill Family Limited Partnership • Lagorio Properties LP • Lodi Farming Inc • Panella Trucking LLC • Peter Boysen Realty • Precision Irrigation Mgt • Purviance Drillers Inc • R&A Miller Inc • RDJ Farms Inc • Waterloo Orchards Inc • Richard Zolezzi Roberts-Union Farm Center • Cubiburu Livestock • D&A Farms • Mark Lewis • El Dorado Farms Inc • Marca Bella Farms, Inc • Zuckerman-Heritage Inc Tracy Farm Center • California Masterplant • GloriAnn Farms Inc • Mizuno Farms Inc • Michael Petz • Greg Pombo • Reece Farms • Hal Robertson • Thomsen Farms Inc • Yamasaki Farms Victor Farm Center • John Kautz Farms • Vink Custom Farming Inc. san joaquin far m bur eau news

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business member

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

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

Delta Packing Co of Lodi Inc. Annamarie Costamagna (209) 334-1023 M&R Co Reynolds Packing Co. Jeremy Hjelmstad (209) 369-2725 Travaille And Phippen Dave Phippen (209) 599-6111

COMMUNICATIONS

unWired Broadband Mark Peterson (559) 753-0386 CONTRACTORS/CONSTRUCTION

Ford Construction Co. (209) 333-1116

Tom Mayo Construction Tom D. Mayo (209) 943-6248

CONSULTING

Cal Ag Safety Ann Curtoni Lial (209) 351-0321

Precessi Ag Services Inc. Paul Precessi (209) 670-9072

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$1,500 SUPPORT LEVEL CONT. Travaille & Phippen Dave Phippen 12700 E Graves Rd., Manteca, CA 95336 www.tapalmonds.com (209) 599-6111

$750 SUPPORT LEVEL A Sambado & Sons, Inc. (209) 931-2568

Anteris Agronomics LLC (209) 900-3270 Big Valley Tractor & Bobcat Central, Inc. (209) 762-6413 GAR Bennett LLC (559) 480-3029

CUSTOM HARVESTING

M2 Farming Nick Mussi (209) 969-3333

Kludt Oil & Propane (209) 368-0634 • (209) 466-8969 Mid Valley Agricultural Services Inc.

FARMS CONT. (209) 851-3200 Van Groningen & Sons Inc

FINANCIAL

Dan Van Groningen Morrill Industries (209) 982-5248

American AgCredit Marc Busalacchi (800) 659-FARM

(209) 838-2550

CUSTOM PACKAGING

Van Groningen Orchards

Mark Van Groningen Outdoor Sportsman Inc (209) 599-4944

Bank of Stockton Jim Nemmers (209) 249-2201

EDUCATION

Van Laar Farms James Van Laar (209) 599-3613Van De Pol Enterprises

Community West Bank Nora Andrade (559) 323-3402

The Packagers LLC Jason Ng 702) 863-9898

San Joaquin Delta Community College (209) 954-5151

FARMS

A&B Koster William M. Koster (209) 836-4690 Ag West Inc Mike Berg (209) 888-5455 AM Farms Paul Marchini (209) 462-1185 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 Peterson Family Vineyards James Peterson (209) 368-8102 Vaccarezza Bros (209) 887-3163

(209) 957-4867 (209) 944-9115

FARM HARDWARE & SUPPLY

BG Agri Sales &Van Service Groningen & Sons Inc. Anthony Da Valle (209) 982-5248 (209) 931-7650 Discount Ag Parts V V Enterprises Jim Allen (209) 599-7776 (209) 239-5802 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

FERTILIZERS & SOIL AMENDMENTS

Brown Sand, Inc. Robert Brown (209) 234-1500

Ralph Hayes & Son Inc. Eric Hayes (209) 835-4914F San Joaquin Sulphur Company Janet Chandler (209) 368-6676

Farmers & Merchants Bank Daniel Meza (209) 367-2349 Moss Adams LLP Eric Krienert (209) 955-6100 UEL DISTRIBUTORS

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

GRAIN/FEED/SEED

AL Gilbert Company Jay Gilbert (209) 847-1721 Baglietto Seeds (209) 466-0433

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GRAIN/FEED/SEED CONT.

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 V-V Enterprises Dave C. Van Vliet (209) 599-7776

INSURANCE

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 The Zenith Sandy Fiack (559) 260-6499 Todd Garibaldi Insurance Agency Todd R. Garibaldi (209) 334-3030 Wever Insurance Don Wever (209) 599-2161

MACHINE SERVICES

Garton Tractor Jeff Filkins (209) 948-5401

Tuff Boy Sales, inc Martin Harris (209) 858-4131

Koes Bar Ken Littleton (209) 329-2366

Pape´ Machinery Brian A. Heavey (209) 983-8122

RETAIL

Pro Plant LLC Skip Wilbur (209) 969-7547

MEDIA/RADIO

“105.9, the Bull” Robert La Rue (209) 948-5786

NURSERIES

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

County Fair Food Products Leslie Kruger (209) 469-9934 DeRuosi Nut Dean Penero (209) 838-8307

IRRIGATION/PUMPS/WELLS

GAR Bennett LLC Ralph Rendon (559) 480-3029

Prima Frutta Packing Tim Sambado (209) 931-1460

Moorman’s Water Systems Inc. Larry Moorman (209) 931-3210 REAL ESTATE Pacific Southwest Irrigation Corp.

Jim Clare (209) 986-0099 Rain for Rent Gregory McDevitt (209) 466-5602

LABORATORY/TESTING

Anteris Agronomics LLC Kion Kashefi (209) 900-3270

Fruit Growers Laboratory, Inc. Michael Ostrom (800) 440-7821

LABOR CONTRACTOR

Premium Employment Services Jesse Alderete, III (800) 581-5540

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

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TRACTORS/EQUIPMENT CONT.

De Vinci’s Corporation Chris Trotter (209) 887-2121

Musco Family Olive Company Ben Gibbons (209) 836-4600

Laurel Ag & Water Brooke Marchy (209) 810-8021

RESTAURANTS

Ag Industrial Manufacturing Bob Ford (209) 369-1994

Pearl Crop Inc. Ulash Turkhan (209) 808-7575

ShellPro Inc. (209) 727-0707U Sunrise Fresh LLC Jake Samuel (209) 932-0192

REAL ESTATE

TRANSPLANTERS/PLUG PLANTER

Orchard and Vineyard Supply (209) 368-8595

SOLAR

TRANSPORTATION

Chico Electric Norm Neilsen (530) 891-6749

Antonini Bros. Inc. Joseph Antonini (209) 466-9041

SPREADING SERVICES

G3 Enterprises Ethan Jones (800) 321-8747

Gary Bohnet (209) 369-6993, (209) 481-1349

STEEL BUILDINGS

Fabri Steel West Inc. John M. Arizcuren (800) 411-4215

Hammer Trucking Michael J. Staples (209) 481-1567 Silva Trucking Dave Silva (209) 982-1114

Roland Construction Jim A. Hoagland (209) 462-2687

UTILITIES

STEAM CLEANERS

PG&E Debbie McCaffrey (209) 932-2566

TIRES

Chase Chevrolet Paul Correia (209) 475-6740

Hotsy Pacific Jim O’Connell (800) 640-1227

VEHICLES

Les Schwab Tire Center-Lodi Gary Holm (209) 334-3961

Interstate Truck Center Rick Coslett (209) 944-5821EMENT

Lodi Tire Service Kenneth A. Lung (209) 369-1985

VINEYARD MANAGEMENT

Arbor Vineyards Larry P. Mettler (209) 339-0525

Swier Tire & Auto Repair Daniel Swier (209) 559-7512

K.G. Vineyard Management, LLC Ben Kolber (209) 367-8996

TRACTORS/EQUIPMENT

Belkorp Ag, LLC John Gilligan (209) 538-3831

Big Valley Tractor & Bobcat Central, Inc. Don Franzia (209) 762-6413

R-N-R Vineyard, Inc. Russell Machado (209) 327-3165

Evolution Equipment Services Inc. Marti Sporleder (209) 810-5796

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 Keith Bussman (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 LangeTwins Winery & Vineyards (209) 334-9780 The Lucas Winery David Lucas (209) 368-2006 Michael David Vineyards Michael J. Phillips (209) 368-7384 St. Amant Winery Barbara S. Spencer (209) 367-0646

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

ADVERTISER INDEX American AgCredit (800) 800-4865 agloan.com.......................................................................9 Bank of Stockton (844) 700-5012 bankofstockton.com.............................................................3 PBM Supply & MFG, Inc. (877) 688-1334 pmbsprayers.com.....................................................4 Port of Stockton (888) 598-4697 portofstockton.com..............................................................16 San Joaquin County Public Works (209) 468-3066 SJCrecycle.org...........................................4 Sanguinetti & Co Insurance Brokers (209) 954-1000 sanguinettico.com.................................8 Todd Garibaldi Insurance (209) 334-3030 garibaldiins.com...............................................5, 10 Valley Pacific Petroleum (800) 266-3782 ValleyPacific.com.......................................................6 san joaquin far m bur eau news

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OUR COMMITMENT

Clean air through advanced energy technology.

Green Marine certification in recognition of our commitment to continuously reducing our environmental footprint

Clean air is our first priority for the families, businesses, and the

environment in and around Stockton. We’ve implemented advanced emission control technologies and strict environmental standards

for tenants in the Port, which has minimized the impact on the air we breathe and promotes a healthier habitat for the fish, birds and

Shore-side electric power for tugboats

wildlife in our region.

Chair William R. Trezza, Vice-Chair Stephen Griffen Commissioners David B. Atwater, Anthony Barkett, Michael Patrick Duffy, Allen Sawyer, Margaret Shea Stephens Port Director Kirk DeJesus Join our team and help make a difference in the community.

Go to www.portofstockton.com/careers today!

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October 2024