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Crop Report shows high value but challenges remain
By Craig W. Anderson
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.”
SJFB endorses Duarte, Shoemaker, DeBrum in upcoming election
By Craig W. Anderson
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
See Crop Report, page 3
She pointed out that San Joaquin County is seventh in 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
6 SJFB opposes Prop 32 minimum wage measure
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
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
By Les Strojan, SJFB President
Another rendezvous with destiny from the PRESIDENT’S DESK
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
from the EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
By Andrew Genasci
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,
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
President, Les Strojan First Vice President, James Chinchiolo Second Vice President, Herman Doornenbal Jr.
Strojan, page 10 See Genasci, page 12
Crop Report
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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.”
He said comparing one crop to a previous year “doesn’t indicate the peril we’re experiencing. Farming isn’t short term
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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.
SJFB members meet candidates running for office in November
By Kevin Swartzendruber
THE SAN JOAQUIN FARM BUREAU recenlty 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.
“Our ag community has a tremendous impact on our local economy, and we cannot continue to sustain the direction that we’re going at the local, state and federal level and the impact as a result of this outof-control inflation and the poor policies coming out of Washington,” Lincoln said.
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
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
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.”
Former Stockton Mayor Kevin Lincoln talks to attendees at the recent SJFB Candidates Night.
Kevin Swartzendruber
SJFB opposes Prop 32 minimum wage measure
Positions
taken on all propositions, measures
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
an hour minimum on April 1 and health care workers will eventually get $25 but not until at least Oct. 15.
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
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
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.
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.
“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.
2024 General Election Voter Guide
John Duarte, Congress, 13th District
Joe Shoemaker, State Senate, District 5
Steve DeBrum, District 3, San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors
Proposition 2: Issue $10 Billing in Bonds to Fund
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.
Proposition 3: Removes Outdated Language
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.
Proposition 4: The Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness & Clean Air Bond Act
• 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.
Proposition 5: Lower Supermajority Require -
ments
to 55% for Local Bond Measures to Fund 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.
Proposition 6: Amend the California Constitution to Bar Involuntary Servitude in Correctional
Facilities
• 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 32: $18 Minimum Wage Increase
• 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.
Proposition 33: State Limitations on Local Rent 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 Foundation Support
• 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 Organization (MCO) Tax
• 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 & Treatment-Mandated Felonies
• 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.
Measure K: Delta College Job Training, Repair, Affordable Education Measure – OPPOSE
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Nominating Committee’s endorsement of this very positive group for agriculture.”
John Duarte
which cover areas vital to the agriculture community here in California.”
is working to protect family farming and ranching heritage in California.
District 5 race in November.
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
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
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
“I am honored,” Shoemaker said.
“As a Farm Bureau member for many years, I’m very 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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“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.”
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 Community 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.
DIRECTOR
By Jessica Coit
Answering your SJFB membership questions
HAPPY HARVEST EVERYONE! I hope everyone 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-
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
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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:
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!
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!
from 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.
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.
business member BUSINESS DIRECTORY
STEP UP BUSINESSES
$7,500 SUPPORT LEVEL
American Ag Credit
Jacob DeBoer 2345 E. Earhart Ave., Stockton, CA 95206
www.agloan.com (209) 944-7478
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
$1,500 SUPPORT LEVEL
Delicato Vineyards
Marie Mathews 12001 S Highway 99, Manteca, CA 95336-8499 www.delicato.com (209) 824-3600
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
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
$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
CUSTOM PACKAGING
The Packagers LLC
Jason Ng 702) 863-9898
EDUCATION
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
Kludt Oil & Propane (209) 368-0634 • (209) 466-8969
FARMS CONT.
Mid Valley Agricultural Services Inc. (209) 851-3200
Van Groningen & Sons Inc
Dan Van Groningen (209) 982-5248
Morrill Industries (209) 838-2550
Van Groningen Orchards
Mark Van Groningen (209) 599-4944
Outdoor Sportsman Inc (209) 957-4867
Van Laar Farms
James Van Laar (209) 599-3613
Van De Pol Enterprises (209) 944-9115
FARM HARDWARE & SUPPLY
BG Agri Sales & Service
Van Groningen & Sons Inc. (209) 982-5248
Anthony Da Valle (209) 931-7650
Discount Ag Parts
Jim Allen (209) 239-5802
V V Enterprises (209) 599-7776
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) 835-4914 F
San Joaquin Sulphur Company
Janet Chandler (209) 368-6676
FINANCIAL
American AgCredit
Marc Busalacchi (800) 659-FARM
Bank of Stockton
Jim Nemmers (209) 249-2201
Community West Bank
Nora Andrade (559) 323-3402
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
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
IRRIGATION/PUMPS/WELLS
Laurel Ag & Water
Brooke Marchy (209) 810-8021
GAR Bennett LLC
Ralph Rendon (559) 480-3029
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
MACHINE SERVICES
Ag Industrial Manufacturing
Bob Ford (209) 369-1994
Tuff Boy Sales, inc
Martin Harris (209) 858-4131
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
Musco Family Olive Company Ben Gibbons (209) 836-4600
Pearl Crop Inc. Ulash Turkhan (209) 808-7575
Prima Frutta Packing Tim Sambado (209) 931-1460
ShellPro Inc. (209) 727-0707U
Sunrise Fresh LLC
Jake Samuel (209) 932-0192
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
Ken Littleton (209) 329-2366
RETAIL
Orchard and Vineyard Supply (209) 368-8595
SOLAR
Chico Electric
Norm Neilsen (530) 891-6749
SPREADING SERVICES
Gary Bohnet (209) 369-6993, (209) 481-1349
STEEL BUILDINGS
Fabri Steel West Inc.
John M. Arizcuren (800) 411-4215
Roland Construction
Jim A. Hoagland (209) 462-2687
STEAM CLEANERS
Hotsy Pacific
Jim O’Connell (800) 640-1227
TIRES
Les Schwab Tire Center-Lodi
Gary Holm (209) 334-3961
Lodi Tire Service
Kenneth A. Lung (209) 369-1985
Swier Tire & Auto Repair
Daniel Swier (209) 559-7512
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
TRACTORS/EQUIPMENT CONT.
Garton Tractor
Jeff Filkins (209) 948-5401
Pape´ Machinery
Brian A. Heavey (209) 983-8122
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
UTILITIES
PG&E
Debbie McCaffrey (209) 932-2566
VEHICLES
Chase Chevrolet
Paul Correia (209) 475-6740
Interstate Truck Center
Rick Coslett (209) 944-5821EMENT
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
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
Clean air through advanced energy technology. OUR COMMITMENT
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 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
certification in recognition of our commitment to continuously reducing our environmental footprint
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Shore-side electric power for tugboats