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Numerous days over 100O creating challenges for 2024
Many growers changed their workers’ schedules to have them start early in the morning and stop around noon to avoid the hottest parts of the day.
By Vicky Boyd
FACED WITH TRIPLE-DIGIT temperatures for much of July, county agricultural producers scrambled to reduce heat stress and keep their crops, animals and workers safe. But some admitted it was a challenge.
San Joaquin County Agricultural Commissioner Kamal Bagri said she hadn’t received any calls from producers about heat-related losses, but her staff surveyed several to remain up to date on
See Heat, page 6
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New SJFB officers outline issues facing ag at Annual Meeting
By Vicky Boyd
SURROUNDED BY REMINDERS of years past, more than 200 members and guests celebrated the San Joaquin Farm Bureau’s 110th Annual Meeting recently at the San Joaquin County History Museum in Lodi. Not only did Farm Bureau leaders discuss the challenges ahead for agriculture, but members also affirmed a new slate of officers and board members.
Elected president was Les Strojan, formerly first vice president. James Chinchiolo moved from second to first vice president, and Herman Doornenbal was selected second vice president. In ad-
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dition, more than $40,000 in scholarships was awarded to high school and college students, most of whom planned to pursue ag-related studies. Kent Norman, who presented the scholarships along with Katie Veenstra, said the program has come full circle as he was a previous scholarship recipient. After attending Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, and re-
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See Annual Meeting, page 8
10 Numerous scholarships awarded to local students pursuing ag careers
New SJFB officers were elected during the 110th Annual Meeting including (l-r) Second Vice President Herman Doornenbal, Jr., First Vice President James Chinchiolo and President Les Strojan.
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
Our times are changing from the PRESIDENT’S DESK
WILLIE MAYS DIES, Donald Trump is shot and we take our food supply for granted. Willie Mays reminds us of the good times in the ’50s and ’60s and Donald Trump’s incident brings the current social environment to a pinnacle. It can be argued the farm economy was just as bad in the ’50s and the ’60s and it was a time of unrest and violent acts in the country, but food was taken for granted even then. Although food costs are up, most of this is not getting through to the producers. Higher prices are needed to cover increased costs and provide a positive return.
A major theme of the Farm Bureau is
telling the stories of farmers and ranchers to the general public hoping to teach them about our way of life to gain an appreciation of what goes into the production of food and fiber. This starts with grammar school kids at the various AgVenture events around the county and includes the long-standing Ag in The Classroom program. It’s not uncommon today when meeting someone they say my father was a farmer, my aunt and uncle were farmers, or my grandparents or great grandparents were farmers. The more generations removed from the farm, the less understanding of what it takes to keep
from the EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
By Andrew Genasci
a farm going. The more they understand the better for us.
By the time you read this we will have had two fundraisers that are being planned now. One to provide funds to support local candidates and issues favorable to agriculture in the upcoming election and the other to fund educational programs for youth and scholarships for college students. We are interviewing candidates seeking our valued endorsements.
We are rightfully proud of the rela-
A summertime full of activities
IT HAS BEEN A LONG, sizzling summer and we are still only part of the way through! Hopefully, you are avoiding the heat where possible and things are going smoothly for those preparing for harvest.
It has been busy here at the San Joaquin Farm Bureau, as usual. We hosted a caucus meeting for the central counties and had representatives from seven different counties in attendance.
The Farmers United PAC had their fundraiser on the July 24 and had a great response. With another important election looming in November, it is more critical than ever to be active and working to elect those who will support the farmers, ranchers and dairymen of San Joaquin
County! Our Young Farmers and Ranchers are holding their annual fundraiser on Aug. 3 and we will cover that in the September issue.
On July 12, I was able to attend a
public comment session hosted by the Department of Pesticide Regulation on their proposed public notification
President, Les Strojan First Vice President, James Chinchiolo Second Vice President, Herman Doornenbal Jr.
See Strojan, page 4
See Genasci, page 12
Almond report is good news for SJ County growers
By Craig W. Anderson
THE USDA’S NATIONAL Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) estimates the California almond crop to be 2.80 billion pounds which is a 7% decrease from May’s Subjective Forecast.
A combination of this lowered crop estimate, higher prices, an 800 million carry-in contributing to a record-setting string of 10 consecutive months of at least
212 million pounds shipped per month and the crop being one of the largest in history represent “a light at the end of a tunnel of tough times for almonds over the last couple of years,” said SJFB Executive Director Andrew Genasci. “A smaller supply means higher prices and I hope this is the beginning of a turnaround for almonds.”
He noted the “carry-in issues alone were almost historic in themselves.”
The USDA’s NASS report noted crop conditions were due to “mostly favorable weather during bloom, significantly higher bee hours than last year, wet and
warm weather in April increased pest and disease pressure but dry conditions and
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Almond hull split, which signals harvest is just around the corner, was beginning in this Manteca almond orchard in mid-July.
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mild temperature …helped the developing crop.” Also, multiple heat waves across the state during June and July “required growers to increase irrigation” and that the “almond harvest is expected to be on schedule.”
Genasci pointed out that the 2024 production forecast of 2.80 billion pounds is down 7% from May’s subjective forecast and 13% higher than last year’s crop of 2.47 billion pounds. “That 7% is very good because it will result in better prices for a crop that’s the third largest in California almond history.”
Clarice Turner, president and CEO of the Almond Board of California said the success “reflects both a good bloom and hard work by California almond growers during trying times. Never before has the industry shipped even 200 million pounds 10 months in a row in the same crop year. The demand for almonds remains robust and consistent.”
“We expect only minor changes, if any, to the supply for market this next
crop year because the forecasted increase in crop size will mostly be offset by the smaller carryout,” Turner commented.
Orchards sampled in San Joaquin County in 2024 totaled 39 with nuts per tree checking in at 3,860 compared to 39 and 3,196 in 2023.
“We haven’t seen the walls inside our warehouses for two years because of the carry-in,” said Dave Phippen, partner in Travaille and Phippen, almond packers and processors in Manteca. “There is optimism in the industry now caused by a perfect good storm with the good estimate, better prices and the carry-in filling shipments of 10 consecutive months of more than 200 million pounds per month.”
The industry will market against the estimated numbers this year and wait for January next year, Phippen said. “We’ll take this market like a big dog and run with it.”
SJFB President Les Strojan noted that a major problem was almond cargo backed up at California ports due to the pandemic and China booking carriers that
then bypassed California ports, adding to the almond industry’s challenges.
“Our almond growers always had good luck in moving product,” he said. “But this was a real setback.”
He added that “quite a few young orchards are coming in and major crops like almonds contribute an underlying value to ag in the county. It’s good to see
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tionships we have with our local elected officials. It’s clear our interests are considered in their decision making and their general support of agriculture.
You’ll read details of our recent Annual Meeting in this edition. It was a huge success showing we have turned the corner after years of the pandemic followed by six months without an executive director. The attendance was way up despite an undersold (and over-provided!) meal and
almonds on the way back.”
Genasci said, “This success echoes throughout the whole of San Joaquin County agriculture with a positive effect on processing, packaging, employment, marketing and shipping, to name a few.”
“Almonds may be a small bright spot for the county’s agriculture, but it’s a bright spot nonetheless,” he said.
no outside celebrity attractions. People came because they believe in the Farm Bureau from those in their first year to their 70th year of involvement and spread across many of the commodities produced here in the county.
We have a renewed emphasis on outreach to members, potential members and ag-related business in the upcoming year. I made a promise to those at the Annual Meeting that they would be hearing from us and intend to keep that promise.
In the meantime, look for upcoming events at the Farm Bureau in subsequent months and don’t hesitate to tell people what it takes to provide their food.
Farmer's United PAC holds fundraiser at Robert's Union Farm Center
By Vicky Boyd
WITH ELECTIONS JUST MONTHS AWAY, supporters of the SJFB Farmer's United PAC gathered recently to shore up their political war chest.
Not only did the fundraising dinner at the Roberts Union Farm Center serve up good food and camaraderie, but it also offered attendees a chance to hear Dr. Douglas Frank discuss election fraud.
Launched in 2019, Farmers United targets local farm-friendly candidates and issues, unlike many other agricultural PACs that are focused on a statewide level.
Joe Ferrari, a founder and current Farmers United treasurer, said it took a while to gain momentum, especially with COVID disrupting activities.
“But now we’re in full force, and there’s a lot of interest and participation,” he said. “This helps amplify our voices, especially in this period of time where the political environment isn’t always in (farmers’) favor.”
Kenny Watkins, a founder and current PAC chair, said Farmers United allows them to support local candidates who likely are overlooked on a state level.
“We identify races where we can make
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a difference and that will be able to keep ag in the forefront,” Watkins said. “The PAC gives us a little money and a little leverage to make a difference when it needs to happen.”
Part of the proceeds from the July dinner will go toward selected local candidates on the November ballot, while the remainder will be saved for the future.
SJFB Executive Director Andrew Genasci said it’s always good to have funds available should an issue crop up quickly.
“It’s important to have that war chest for the time when you have to jump,” he said. “You’re not going to wait until there’s a problem and then raise the money.”
Much like Farmers United works on a local level, guest speaker Dr. Frank told attendees election integrity must be returned to local control.
Dubbed the “Johnny Appleseed of election fraud,” the former physicist travels the country spreading his message of taking back the ballot box.
In San Joaquin County, for example, there are 72,000 more registered voters on its rolls today than are justified by population growth since 1980, he said. These nonexistent voters open up the process to
fraud and ballot box stuffing.
“The simple solution is you need to take back local control of elections,” said Frank, who is backed by My Pillow CEO Mike Lindell. Ultimately, it means returning to paper ballots, in-person voting and hand counting of ballots.
Dr. Frank praised the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office, which arrested former Lodi City Council member Shakir Khan in 2023 on 14 counts of election
fraud stemming from his 2020 election. Khan pled no contest earlier this year.
In addition, the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors has formed a committee to look into the issue on countywide. Dr. Frank said that’s a start, but all citizens need to become involved.
“It’s your right to have a ballot, and your ballot is your constitutional voice,” he said. “It’s your right to count your ballots.”
Dr. Douglas Frank talks about election fraud with the attendees of the recent Farmer's United PAC at Robert's Union Farm Center.
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Farmer's United PAC Chair Kenny Watkins, second from left, enjoys the evening with supporters of the Farmer's United PAC.
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“The dairy guys have seen a little bit of downtick in milk production and their heifers getting pregnant,” she said. “But they didn’t think mortality has increased because they have better ways to cool their cattle since 2006.”
Bagri was referring to the 2006 summer heat wave that resulted in more than 25,000 cattle and more than 700,000 poultry dying statewide, overwhelming rendering facilities.
Based on recent surveys, she said some growers reported young silage corn fields being cooked by the heat as well as poorer quality alfalfa hay. In addition, she said she was worried about the walnut crop, particularly the early Tulare variety, based on the heat-related damage that occurred in September 2022.
According to National Weather Service
data, the mercury topped 100 degrees 12 out of the first 13 days of July at the Stockton Airport. On July 6, Stockton even set a record for that date of 111 degrees, but it was still a few degrees off the all-time record of 115 degrees set on Sept. 6, 2022.
During the first half of July, many nighttime temperatures also remained in the 70s compared to the normal 60s. And forecasts called for more 100-degree days later in the month. Normal temperatures for the first half of July are in the mid-90s.
The July heat waves prompted National Weather Service and the San Joaquin County Office of Emergency Services to issue several excessive heat warnings that resulted in city cooling centers opening. Many growers also changed their workers’ schedules to keep them safe and out of the hottest parts of the day.
“We pretty much had them coming in at 5 a.m. and going home at noon,” said Lodi-area winegrape vineyard manager Joe Valente. “It was only seven hours. It was just too hot, and the workers understood it’s for their own protection.”
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More frequent irrigations
Faced with high temperatures, Escalon almond grower Herman Doornenbal irrigated his orchards more frequently – two to three times per week – but with shorter sets. He said he felt fortunate to get water
from the Oakdale Irrigation District, which years ago converted to a water ordering system similar to on-demand that offered more flexible scheduling.
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Some other districts use a rotating system where water is delivered on a set schedule and duration.
He considered water an essential nutrient required for life, and his trees responded well to the more frequent irrigations.
“I do believe that anything you grow, whether it’s a calf or cow or trees or tomatoes or rice, you have to give them the
mid-July, he had to time his irrigations around the crucial navel orangeworm hull-split treatment to ensure the ground was dry enough to support sprayers.
“We had to back off on irrigations an extra day or two so we can spray, but as soon as we’re done spraying, the water goes back on,” Doornenbal said.
Paul Sanguinetti, who grows row and tree crops near Stockton, said he farms mostly heavier ground, which tends to hold water better than sandier soils. That
tune water application better than furrow or solid-set sprinklers. Too soon to tell
Brenna Aegerter , a University of California Cooperative Extension farm advisor for San Joaquin County, said it’s too soon to determine the heat’s impact on the processing tomato crop. But she said it will likely affect fruit set and ultimately yields.
“It’s not good,” Aegerter said. “I think what we’ve seen historically is when there are really hot years, tomato yields are down statewide.”
It’s not just the high daytime temperatures that affect plants but also high nighttime temperatures, she said. During cooler nights, plant respiration slows and energy is conserved. But when nights are hotter than normal, plants have little down time and continue to respire, using carbohydrates that normally are stored and would eventually go toward crop production.
In mid-July, Aegerter was already receiving calls from processing tomato
growers wanting her to look at fields that were beginning to go down. She said she suspected it was a combination of high temperatures and Fusarium, a soilborne fungus that affects a plant’s water-conducting tissue.
“Fusarium is our top challenge, and it’s definitely exasperated by the heat, and we have both things going on,” she said. “Vine decline may happen anyway, but it would have happened three weeks from now under more normal conditions.”
In checking his winegrape vineyards July 15, Valente said he only saw a few scattered burned leaves and didn’t notice any fruit damage. In fact, he said he saw more heat damage to vines last year because the temperatures quickly flipped from cool to hot with little chance for acclimatization.
This year, he pointed to a few 100-degree days in June as well as many in the 90s that allowed the vines to become better conditioned to warm weather before the July heat wave.
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ceiving a degree in bioresource and agricultural engineering, he joined the Stockton East Water District as an engineer.
“It’s important that we continue to support this program and invest in the next generation,” said Norman, also SJFB Young Farmers & Ranchers chapter treasurer.
In passing the gavel to Strojan, outgoing President Andrew Watkins said he was humbled to have served as county Farm Bureau leader for two terms. He thanked all the volunteers as well as the 60-plus board and standing committee members for the time they devote to Farm Bureau.
“There are hundreds of people who make this organization operate,” Watkins said. “Without our members and the financial support to pay staff to present events like this, nothing would happen.”
Measure J
Strojan, who raises cattle and produces forage with his sons near Farmington, wasted no time in outlining the challenges ahead, including county tax assessments for Williamson Act ground as well as Measure J.
The Sonoma County ballot proposal would eliminate the Environmental Protection Agency’s definition of Confined Animal Feeding Operation, or CAFO. Instead, animal rights activists define a CAFO as an operation where animals are held for 45 days or more during a 12-month period in a lot or facility where forage or crops are not maintained during the normal growing season. The measure qualified for the Sonoma County ballot after supporters collected enough qualified signatures.
California Farm Bureau First Vice President Shaun Crook said activists targeted Sonoma County because of its proximity to San Francisco and are using it as a test case. To defeat these types of measures will take significant funding. The Sonoma County Farm Bureau estimates it will take more than $1.5 million to defeat Measure J
To help fight the measure, several agricultural groups have joined together to
raise funds at No on Measure J (https:// www.noonmeasurej.com/). SJFB initially contributed $5,000.
If passed by voters, the measure would essentially shutter all of Sonoma County’s poultry operations, 98% of county dairies, a number of horse facilities, and potentially some goat and sheep operations, according to Sonoma County Farm Bureau information.
“This is a very big thing for our segment of agriculture,” Strojan said. “These aren’t big corporations that are going to be losers. They’re going to be small family farmers.”
Measure J also could set a precedent and embolden animal welfare activists to expand their efforts into the San Joaquin Valley, which has significantly more livestock and dairy operations, Crook said.
To help educate voters, the Sonoma County Farm Bureau along with two other County Farm Bureaus and CAFB hosted a “farm to finish” booth at the Sonoma Raceway during the recent Save Mart 350 NASCAR race. Representing SJFB were Strojan and Executive Director Andrew Genasci.
“It was a blast,” Strojan said. “It was worthwhile. The whole idea was to get people aware of farming.”
Williamson Act assessments
Fueled by concerns about over-taxation, an ad hoc committee of SJFB members and Genasci have begun discussions with the county tax assessor about land valuations under the Williamson Act.
“Why are taxes on walnut orchards going up, when the crop values went down?” Strojan said.
Under the Williamson Act, landowners who put their farmland under contract for 10 years pay substantially lower property taxes than they would otherwise. Assessments are based on a complex formula that considers land rents, crop market data, estimated potential income and other factors.
The price of several commodities, notably walnuts, has dropped over the past few years, and this also may influence land rents. But Williamson Act assessments don’t appear to reflect the price trends.
“One of the issues that came up right off the bat is they may be behind in changing some of their assessments,” he said. “We’ll continue to have meetings with
them so we can help them along with some of the information they don’t have.”
Based on initial discussions, Strojan said the assessor’s department has been receptive and is willing to work with Farm Bureau.
Chinchiolo, who was part of the ad hoc group, said the county plans to make
adjustments on walnut and cherry valuations, “which I think is a positive.”
“I think there’s still a lot of work to do with the assessor’s office to make sure other commodities, particularly in our county, grapes, are taken into account.”
(l-r) SJFB President Les Strojan, Second Vice President Herman Doornendal Jr., Congressman Josh Harder and Immediate Past President Andrew Watkins.
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Expenses exceed revenue
A producer of cherries and walnuts with his father near Lodi and Linden, Chinchiolo said escalating input costs coupled with lower returns are a big issue, not just for himself but for fellow farmers.
“That’s what I’m hearing a lot of guys talk about – a lower amount of revenue coming in and higher costs,” he said.
One way to achieve better grower returns is to remove some of the so-called middlemen and bring the farmer closer to the consumer. Chinchiolo used the walnut industry as an example.
After the grower harvests the nuts, they go to a handler for hulling and shelling, then to a repacker to be put in consumersized containers. In some cases, the nuts may travel as far as New Jersey to become part of mixed-nuts product.
In trying to reduce the cost of extra intermediaries, a number of handlers have installed consumer packaging equipment. Because of their volume, they now can sell
Subbasin, which the state classified as critically overdrafted. As such, groundwater sustainability agencies came together under a joint powers agreement and submitted one single groundwater sustainability plan to the state Department of Water Resources in January 2020.
They also had to begin to implement it. One of the big unknowns is who will pay for the projects contained in the plan, he said.
Nearly five years in, Doornenbal said local water agencies will need to report their progress to the state next year.
“There’s verbage on how we’re going to become sustainable, and I worry about all of these projects,” he said. “The only way
we’re going to become sustainable is to find a whole bunch of surface water and bring it into this area.”
As far as agriculture being over-regulated, he said the Department of Pesticide Regulation is a prime example. One of its latest projects is a proposed statewide notification system for restricted-use pesticides.
“I don’t see that going away,” Doornenbal said about ever-increasing regulation. “I see that continuing to get worse and worse and worse.”
He said part of the problem is the state and public generally view farmers as being part of a perceived problem when they’re actually long-time stewards of the land and environment.
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“I think it’s a step in the right direction,” Chinchiolo said.
Water and over-regulation
An almond producer from Escalon, Doornenbal was chairman of the SJFB Water Committee when he was tabbed for the second vice president’s position.
“They asked me, and I decided it’s time to step up,” said Doornenbal, who also sits on the Oakdale Irrigation District Board of Directors.
When asked what he sees as a few big issues facing agriculture, Doornenbal didn’t hesitate – water and over-regulation.
Although the unimpaired flows, which are part of the state’s 2018 Bay-Delta Water Quality Control Plan, and the Delta tunnel are looming on the horizon, he said the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) is more pressing.
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More than 200 members and guests celebrated SJFB's 110 th Annual Meeting at the San Joaquin County History Museum in Lodi.
Students attending the Annual Meeting receive their scholarship awards and certificates from dignitaries at the event. See page 10 for details about the award winners.
Numerous scholarships awarded to local students pursuing ag careers
SEVENTEEN STUDENTS RECEIVED scholarships from the San Joaquin Farm Bureau and others during the SJFB Annual Meeting on June 20. Following is a list of the scholarship winners.
SJFB Foundation for Agricultural Education Scholarship Awards
San Joaquin Farm Bureau Federation Scholarship Awards
The San Joaquin Farm Bureau Federation awards scholarships in the amount of $2,000 every year to students whose parents are members of San Joaquin Farm Bureau. The purpose of this scholarship is not only to reward those who have demonstrated a commitment to agriculture, but also to secure a viable future for the agriculture industry by funding the education of tomorrow’s leaders.
The SJFB Foundation for Agricultural Education began its scholarship program in 1990 and currently awards over $40,000 to local students each year. Including this year’s scholarships, the Foundation has awarded over $700,000 to local students.
Julia Fry will be entering her junior year at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo where she is majoring in agricultural communications in preparation for a career in agricultural sales and marketing. She is a graduate of Lodi High School. Julia was an active member of Lodi FFA and is currently an active member of the Red Cross Club, Crops Club and Alpha Omicron Pi.
Master’s University, he has a cumulative GPA of 3.96. Braden volunteers much of his time to various organizations.
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Alex Katzakian will be entering his freshman year at University of Tennessee, Knoxville where he will be majoring in agricultural engineering in preparation for a career as an agricultural engineer. He is a graduate of Saint Mary’s High School where he had a cumulative GPA of 4.29. Alex was an active member of his FFA chapter.
The San Joaquin Farm Bureau Federation and SJFB Foundation for Agricultural Education awards scholarships in the amount of $2,000 every year to students pursuing a degree in agriculture. This scholarship was designed by the SJFB Foundation for Agricultural Education to be awarded to students whose parents or guardians are employed in the agricultural industry.
Mia Sporleder will be entering her freshman year at University of the Pacific where she will be majoring in biology in preparation for a career as a large animal veterinarian. She is a graduate of Middle College High School. Mia was an active member of Tokay Colony 4-H and served on the San Joaquin AgFest Community Service Committee.
Wesley Fox will be entering his senior year at California State University, Stanislaus where he is pursuing a degree in agricultural studies with a concentration in business administration in preparation for a career in agricultural lending. He was a graduate of Ukiah High School and attended Shasta Junior College and Modesto Junior College before transferring to CSU Stanislaus.
Austin Terra will be entering his junior year at Oklahoma State University where he will be majoring in animal science with a focus in animal genetics in preparation for a career within the industry. He attended Escalon High School and Modesto Junior College. Austin was active in Escalon High School FFA chapter. He was an active member of MJC Young Farmers & Ranchers.
Faith Hunt will be entering her sophomore year at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo where she is majoring in agriculture business in preparation for a career as an agricultural lawyer. She was a graduate of Lodi High School. Faith was an active member of her local 4-H club and Lodi FFA. While at Cal Poly, Faith is a member of the Ag Business Management Club.
Braden Van Groningen will be entering his senior year at The Master’s University where he is majoring in business finance and accounting in preparation for a career as an accountant. He was a graduate from Ripon Christian High School and at The
Macie McPeak will be entering her senior year at Oklahoma State University where she is pursuing a double major in agribusiness and plant and soil science in preparation for a career as an agricultural data scientist. She was a graduate of Ripon High School and has a cumulative GPA of 3.93 at OSU. Macie was an active member Ripon FFA. While at OSU, Macie served as the president of the Soil and Water Conservation Club. Continued
Grace Van Laar will be entering her freshman year at Oklahoma State University where she will be majoring in agribusiness in preparation for a career in agricultural marketing. She is a graduate of Ripon Christian High School where she had a cumulative GPA of 3.74. Grace was an active member of Ripon Christian FFA. She was active in various clubs at Ripon Christian and donated much of her free time to community service efforts.
SJC Young Farmers & Ranchers Scholarship Awards
Young Farmers & Ranchers is a committee of Farm Bureau consisting of active agriculturalists, between the ages of 18 and 35 that are involved in an array of sectors like production, banking, business and many other areas of the industry. YF&R members develop leadership skills while volunteering time as active, vital members of Farm Bureau. The purpose of this scholarship is not only to reward those who have demonstrated a commitment to agriculture, but also to secure a viable future for the agriculture industry in San Joaquin County by funding the education of tomorrow’s leaders.
Dawson Donich will be entering his freshman year at California State University, Fresno and will be pursuing a double major in agricultural business and viticulture in preparation for a career in wine sales or vineyard management. He is a graduate of Ripon High School and had a cumulative GPA of 4.02. Dawson was an active member of Ripon FFA where he held numerous leadership positions at the Chapter and Sectional levels.
Alex Katzakian was also the recipient of the San Joaquin Farm Bureau Federation Scholarship.
Macie McPeak was also the recipient of the SJFB Agricultural Employee Scholarship.
Makenzie Mendes will be entering her freshman year at Texas A&M Univer-
sity and will be pursuing a degree in agricultural economics in preparation for a career as an agricultural economist. She is a graduate of Escalon High School where she had a cumulative GPA of 3.91. Makenzie was very active in Escalon FFA where she was a recipient of the State FFA Degree. She raised and showed dairy cattle for SJC AgFest over the years.
scholarship to a student entering or attending an accredited four-year college or university who is pursuing a career in any educational field.
Nickolas Vana will be entering his junior year at Oklahoma State University and majoring in agricultural business in preparation for a career in either commodity sales, farm management or finance. He was a graduate of Linden High School and San Joaquin Delta College before transferring to OSU. Nickolas was extremely active in his local 4-H club and FFA chapter.
Robert J. Cabral Memorial Scholarship Awards
The Robert J. Cabral Memorial Scholarship program began in 2001 in honor of former San Joaquin County Supervisor and former SJFB Executive Director, Bob Cabral. Cabral was instrumental in organizing the SJFB scholarship program. Along with the active guidance and participation of the Cabral family, the SJFB Foundation for Agricultural Education now administers the scholarship, and the awards were selected by the Robert Cabral Family.
Robert Cabral Memorial Agricultural Scholarship Awards
The Cabral family awards one $2,000 scholarship to a student entering or attending an accredited four-year college or university who is pursuing a career in any agricultural field.
Makenzie Mendes was also the recipient of the Young Farmers & Ranchers Scholarship.
Robert Cabral Memorial Education Scholarship Awards
The Cabral family awards one $2,000
Alayna Azevedo will be entering her senior year at California State University, Fresno and is majoring in agriculture education in preparation for a career as an agriculture educator and FFA advisor. She was a graduate of Escalon High School and then attended Modesto Junior College before transferring to CSU Fresno. Alayna was an active member of Escalon FFA where she held numerous leadership positions. She has worked as the Dairy Unit intern, served on the Young Farmers & Ranchers officer team, and traveled the country on the MJC Dairy Judging Team.
Robert Cabral Memorial Junior| College Scholarship Awards
As a continuing memorial to Robert J. Cabral, the Cabral family awards one $1,000 scholarship to a student entering or attending San Joaquin Delta College or Modesto Junior College and is pursuing a career in any agricultural or educational field.
Molly Terpstra will be entering her sophomore year at Modesto Junior College and is majoring in agriculture business in preparation for a career as an agriculture commodities broker. She was a graduate of Escalon High School and she currently has a cumulative GPA of 4.0 at MJC. Molly was an active member of Escalon FFA serving in various chapter officer roles. She continues on her engagement in the industry at MJC by being a member of MJC Young Farmers & Ranchers, Animal Science Club, and the Livestock Judging Team.
Mike and Eleanor Gikas Memorial Scholarship Award
This scholarship was created as a memorial to Mike and Eleanor Gikas, who were very respected and well-known members of
the agricultural industry, and Mike was a past president of San Joaquin Farm Bureau. The Gikas family established the memorial scholarship with the intention of providing financial aid to students who wish to pursue careers in the agriculture industry.
Anahy Yepez-Saenz will be entering her junior year at California State University, Fresno and is double majoring in agricultural education and communications in preparation for a career as a high school agricultural teacher. She was a graduate from Lodi High School and attended both San Joaquin Delta College and Modesto Junior College. Anahy has a cumulative GPA of 3.72. She was an active member of both Live Oak 4-H club and Lodi FFA.
Brian and Vicki Lagorio Memorial Scholarship Awards
As a continuing memorial to Brian and Vicki Lagorio, the Lagorio family established this scholarship fund to commemorate the lives of Brian and Vicki, who passed away in July 2022 and December 2021, respectively. This scholarship will be awarded to students attending a two- or four-year college or university who have a passion for the agriculture industry.
Wesley Fox was also the recipient of the SJFB Agricultural Employee Scholarship.
Gina Mancebo will be entering her junior year at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and is majoring in agricultural science in preparation for a career as an agricultural mechanics teacher. She was a graduate from Hilmar High School and Merced Community College. Gina was an active member of Hilmar FFA serving as a chapter officer.
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Henry C. Long Memorial Scholarship Award
As a continuing memorial to Henry C. Long, late SJFB Board Member, this scholarship was established by his family to provide aid to a student pursuing a college degree leading to a career in the agriculture industry.
Dawson Donich was also the recipient of the Young Farmers & Ranchers Scholarship.
Roy Mazzanti Memorial Scholarship Award
This memorial scholarship was established as a continual memorial by the Mazzanti Family awarded to a student who has demonstrated a commitment to succeed in their agricultural career goals.
Rosemarie & Frank Woods Memorial Scholarship Awards
As a continuing memorial to Rosemarie and Frank Woods, the Woods Family has established this scholarship fund with the purpose of providing aid to students who wish to pursue careers in the agriculture industry. In addition, focus will be put on the student’s participation in 4-H and FFA and their career goals.
Faith Hunt was also the recipient of the SJFB Agricultural Employee Scholarship.
Austin Terra was also the recipient of the San Joaquin Farm Bureau Federation Scholarship.
By Jessica Coit
Fundraisers highlight summer activities
towards awarding scholarships, purchasing animals at AgFest, attending industry tours, sending committee members to leadership conferences and so much more! Be sure to check out the September edition of the SJFB News for further coverage on the event.
Flor Ibarra will be entering her junior year at California State University, Chico and is majoring in ag science and education in preparation for a career as an agricultural teacher. She was a graduate of A.A. Stagg High School. Flor was an active member of Stagg FFA. While attending CSU, Chico, she has been an active member of the Ag Ambassador Club and helps facilitate the CSU, Chico FFA Field Day.
Bruce and Barbara Mettler Memorial Scholarship Awards
This scholarship is being given in honor of Bruce and Barbara Mettler, who demonstrated leadership and dedication to the agricultural community. The scholarship will be given to a student pursuing a career in the agriculture industry and will focus on students who have demonstrated a clear understanding of the importance of community service.
Nickolas Vana was also the recipi -
Clifford Dale Wunsch Memorial Scholarship Awards
In life, Clifford “Cliff” Wunsch was an active member of the agriculture industry which began as a custom harvester in the Midwest and led to him opening his own equipment business, Big W Sales. As a memorial and tribute to Clifford Dale Wunsch, the Wunsch Family established the Clifford Dale Wunsch Memorial Scholarship for the purpose of providing financial assistance to students who seek a career in the agriculture industry.
ON JULY 24, the SJFB Farmers United Political Action Committee (PAC) hosted its second fundraiser out at the Roberts Union Farm Center. The Farmers United PAC is the political fundraising arm of the San Joaquin agriculture industry, and it is their purpose to support political candidates that will be an ally to farmers, ranchers and dairymen in San Joaquin County. Members of the board cooked a wonderful, locally sourced dinner and guests were able to leave that night with bags full of fresh, locally grown produce. Thank you to everyone who sponsored and/or donated towards this event! Because of them, and our dedicated attendees, the Farmers United PAC will be able to continue to fight for the agriculturalists of San Joaquin County. Read more about the event on page 5.
We still have a few spots available at the top of the 2025 Gun Raffle Calendars! As always, it is $450 to get a 3” x 2” colored space at the top of the calendar. Since 2025 starts on a Wednesday, we will actually be giving away 53 guns and printing a total of 530 calendars. Promotional posters are hung up throughout the county for further exposure for your company. These ad spaces sell out FAST, so be sure to call the office to secure yours today! Please call the SJFB office for more information about the ads. We also have order forms available at the office if you would like to pre-order your 2025 calendars! Please email me, jessica@sjfb. org, and I would be more than happy to help you out!
Seth Hillstrom will be entering his senior year at Oregon State University where he is majoring in mechanical engineering in preparation for a career in agricultural manufacturing and product design. He was a graduate from Lodi High School. Seth was an active member and teen leader of his local 4-H club throughout the years. While in college, Seth has served as various leadership roles for the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity.
Gina Mancebo was also the recipient of the Brian and Vicki Lagorio Memorial Scholarship.
I would like to give a huge thank you to everyone who attended the Young Farmers & Ranchers Annual Summer’s Bounty Fundraiser! It is always a wonderful night hosted by the incredibly dedicated YF&R committee filled with live music, a silent auction and a live dessert auction. Thank you to every individual and/or company that either sponsored or donated towards the fundraiser. All funds raised will go
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system. For those who do not know, legislation from 2022 instructed DPR to develop a system to notify the public of any restricted materials application us-
And as always, please do not hesitate to reach out to the SJFB office if you need anything. We are open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily and can be reached at (209) 931-4931.
ing the existing Notice of Intent system. The proposed rule will require you to file your NOI online 48 hours ahead of time for a fumigant and 24 hours for all other restricted materials. That notification will then go out to any person within a square mile of the application site that
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has registered an address with the DPR. As you can imagine, the room was full and there were not many there who are friendly to agriculture. It was loud and uncomfortable, but that is why the Farm Bureau is there to work on your behalf while you are taking care of your business.
On a positive note, the San Joaquin Farm Bureau will be having a night with the Stockton Ports coming up on Aug. 29. All tickets will include a pulled pork dinner and seats for the ballgame. It is a chance to enjoy Americas pastime and fellowship with the Farm Bureau family! Contact our office to secure your tickets and I look forward to seeing you all there!
from SJC AGNET TASK FORCE
By San Joaquin County Rural Crime Division
SJC crime for June/July
Copper wire theft
In the 8000 block of S Jack Tone Road in Stockton, an unknown suspect used the victim’s tractor and stole approximately 500 feet of wire from spools on the property. In the process of the theft, the suspect caused approximately $3,000 in damage to property. The loss of wire is estimated at $8,000.
Agriculture theft
In the 1200 block of Alpine Road in Lodi, an unknown suspect stole approximately 100 newly planted trees from the orchard. The loss of crops is estimated at $2,200.
Tool/equipment theft
In the 13000 block of N. Davis Road in Lodi, an unknown suspect stole a green Yamaha Big Bear ATV from a locked shop, valued at $8,000.
In the 9000 block of W. Howard Road in Tracy, an unknown suspect stole ag Chemicals (MSO concentrate, Lifeline, Round up) from an unlocked Conex box. The value is estimated at $3,500. Recovered property
At I-5 and Turner Road in Lodi, a 2007 Ford F-250 work truck was recovered and returned to victim. Recovery is valued at $15,000
In the 11000 block of Valensin Road, in Galt, a ’96 grey Yamaha ATV was recov-
ered and returned to the victim. Recovery is valued at $7,000.
In the 11000 block of Valensin Road, in Galt, a 2007 yellow Yamaha ATV was recovered and returned to the victim.
Recovery is valued at $7,000.
In the 19000 block of Atkins Road in Clements, a yellow 1998 Carson trailer was recovered and the suspect arrested. Recovery is valued at $6,000.
In the 15000 block of E Backer Road, multiple stolen tractors were recovered. (Massey Ferguson model 35, Ford 3600 with mower attachment, D4 Caterpillar) Total recovery is valued at $28,000.
In the 8000 block of Pezzi Road in Stockton, a 2006 silver Silverado pick up attached to a welding trailer was recovered and returned to the victim. Total recovery is valued at $15,000.
Arrested persons
Jerold Purvis was arrested for an active warrant for tractor theft and was associated with a recovered stolen tractor.
Billy Bowles was arrested for trespassing as well as having an active felony warrant.
Please report any and all suspicious activity. For non-emergency reports 24 hours a day, you can call (209) 468-4400. In the event of an emergency, call 911.
Thank you to our San Joaquin Farm Bureau Agricultural Members who have stepped up. Farm Bureau is a grassroots organization whose purpose is to devote time and resources to promoting and protecting agriculture in our county, state, and nation. The “Step Up Plan” is designed for members to be able to pick their dues level based on their Annual Gross Income to increase their support of agriculture and help us increase our efforts in fighting for agriculture. Business Members also have a Step Up Plan. The Step Up Plan is outlined on our website. Contact our office at (209) 931-4931 to “Step Up” your membership today.
Acampo Farm Center
• Lamar Creekside Vineyards
• Mahil Farms
• Brent Newport
• Nestor Enterprises
• S&R Egg Ranch Co.
• Nuss Farms Inc.
Calla-Nile Farm Center
• 2Q Farming Inc
• Manuel Azevedo
• David Boersma
• Bourbeau Enterprises
• Brocchini Farms Inc
• Cardoza Bros
• Central Valley Welding Mechanical Inc
• Double O Farming Inc.
• Jenkins Poultry
• Joseph Gomes
• David Kamper
• Eileen Kuil
• Ioppini Farms
• Edward Machado
• Phippen Bros
• Roorda Ranches Inc
• SJC Office of Education
• SKS Enterprise Inc
• John Van Duyn
• Bryan Van Groningen
• Van Till Farms
• Michael Weststeyn Farming Collegeville Farm Center
• Nomellini Farms Inc
• Prins Dairy LP
• Paul Sanguinetti
• Grant Thompson
• Thompson Ranch
• Triple S Farming LLC
Escalon Farm Center
• A&A Cattle Co
• Adrian Ranch
• Bert Ballatore
• Bavaro Farming Company Inc
• Lealon Brumley
• Phillip Brumley
• Gary De Vries
• Herman Doornenbal Jr
• Larry Fredricks
• G&E Te Velde Orchards MLLC
• Caleb Gervase
• River Bend Orchards
• Roche Bros Inc
• Stagnaro Farms Inc
• Glenn Van Ruler
• Vander Schaaf Dairy
• Veenstra Farming
• Paul Voortman
• Wagner Dairy
Lafayette Farm Center
• All State Packers
• Chardon Farms Inc
• Joe Cotta & Son
• Graffigna Fruit Co
• 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.
• Keith Watts Vineyards
Linden Farm Center
• 5 Star Farm Management Inc
• A&A Dasso Farms
• Bella Vista Ranch
• Greg Busalacchi
• Camera Brothers
• D&L Farms Inc.
• J&A Solari Inc.
• Jasbir S Gill Family Limited Partnership
• FFD Orchards
• Ferrari Farms Inc
• Lagorio Properties LP
• Ray Lagorio
• 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
• Mark Lewis
• El Dorado Farms Inc
• Marca Bella Farms, Inc
• D&A Farms
• 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
• R. Lawson Enterprises
• 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
Herum, Crabtree, Suntag
Steve Herum (209) 472-7700
John Herrick Attorney at Law
John H. Herrick (209) 956-0150
Nomellini, Grilli & Mcdaniel Professional Law Corp.
Dante John Nomellini (209) 465-5883
AUCTIONS
Mulrooney Auctions Co.
James P. Mulrooney (209) 366-0600
AUTO PARTS/SERVICE
Clutch & Brake Xchange
James Hitchock (209) 466-9049
$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
Delo Electric
Steve Delatorre (209) 368-1117
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
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
Van Groningen & Sons Inc
Dan Van Groningen (209) 982-5248
Kludt Oil & Propane (209) 368-0634 • (209) 466-8969
Mid Valley Agricultural Services Inc. (209) 851-3200
Morrill Industries (209) 838-2550
Outdoor Sportsman Inc (209) 957-4867
Van De Pol Enterprises (209) 944-9115
Van Groningen & Sons Inc. (209) 982-5248
V V Enterprises (209) 599-7776
FARMS CONT.
Van Groningen Orchards
Mark Van Groningen (209) 599-4944
Van Laar Farms
James Van Laar (209) 599-3613
FARM HARDWARE & SUPPLY
BG Agri Sales & Service
Anthony Da Valle (209) 931-7650
Discount Ag Parts
Jim Allen (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) 835-4914 F
San Joaquin Sulphur Company
Janet Chandler (209) 368-6676
FINANCIAL
American AgCredit
Marc Busalacchi (800) 659-FARM
FINANCIAL CONT.
Bank of Stockton
Jim Nemmers (209) 249-2201
Central Valley Community Bank
Rick Shaeffer (559) 323-3493
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Daniel Meza (209) 367-2349 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
Escalon Feed & Supply Ken Van Gorkum (209) 838-3326
M & M Feed Service Terry Mulder (209) 531-3353
GRAIN/FEED/SEED CONT.
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
S J Frerichs and Son Insurance Agency Inc.
Mindy Bogetti (209) 835-1764
The Zenith
Sandy Fiack (559) 260-6499
Todd Garibaldi Insurance Agency
Todd R. Garibaldi (209) 334-3030
Vander Beek Crop Insurance
Patti Velasquez (209) 838-8164
Wever Insurance
Don Wever (209) 599-2161
IRRIGATION/PUMPS/WELLS
Abbey Water Well Service, Inc.
Steve Watson (209) 887-2990
Laurel Ag & Water
Conrad Correa (209) 993-9689
Moorman’s Water Systems Inc.
Larry Moorman (209) 931-3210 REAL ESTATE
Morrill Industries, Inc.
Ken Morrill (209) 838-2550
Pacific Southwest Irrigation Corp.
Jim Clare (209) 986-0099
LABORATORY/TESTING
Anteris Agronomics LLC
Kion Kashefi (209) 900-3270
Fruit Growers Laboratory, Inc.
Michael Ostrom (800) 440-7821
LABOR CONTRACTOR
Alfaro Farm Labor Contractor
Sergio Alfaro (209) 531-6786
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
LAND PREPARATION CONT.
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
Avanti Nut Company
Pete Katzakian (209) 931-3743
DeRuosi Nut
Dean Penero (209) 838-8307
Musco Family Olive Company
Ben Gibbons (209) 836-4600
Pearl Crop Inc.
Ulash Turkhan (209) 808-7575
ShellPro Inc. (209) 727-0707
Stanislaus Food Products
Paul Busalacchi (209) 548-3514 PU
Sunrise Fresh LLC
Jake Samuel (209) 932-0192
The Morning Star Company
Alissa Dillon (209) 826-7100
REAL ESTATE
Bokides - Hesseltine Real Estate Co.
Robert Hesseltine (209) 334-3045
Peter Boysen Realty
Pete Boysen (209) 351-2150
Petersen & Company
Agricultural Real Estate
Joe Petersen (209) 210-8010
Reeve Associates Real Estate
Gary Reeve (209) 835-2002
Wagner Land Company
Charles Wagner (209) 942-4146
RESTAURANTS
De Vinci’s Corporation
Chris Trotter (209) 887-2121
Koes Bar (209) 329-2366
RETAIL
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
TRACTORS/EQUIPMENT
Belkorp Ag, LLC
John Gilligan (209) 538-3831
Big Valley Tractor & Bobcat Central, Inc.
Don Franzia (209) 762-6413
Evolution Equipment Services Inc.
Marti Sporleder (209) 810-5796
Garton Tractor
Jeff Filkins (209) 948-5401
J M Equipment Co, Inc.
Edward Henriques (209) 466-0707
TRACTORS/EQUIPMENT CONT.
Pape´ Machinery
Brian A. Heavey (209) 983-8122
Western Square Industries
Trygue Mikkelsen (209) 944-0921
TRANSPLANTERS/PLUG PLANTER
Pro Plant LLC
Skip Wilbur (209) 969-7547
TRANSPORTATION
Antonini Bros. Inc.
Joseph Antonini (209) 466-9041
G3 Enterprises
Ethan Jones (800) 321-8747
Hammer Trucking
Michael J. Staples (209) 481-1567
Silva Trucking
Dave Silva (209) 982-1114
UTILITIES
PG&E
Debbie McCaffrey (209) 932-2566
VEHICLES
Chase Chevrolet
Paul Correia (209) 475-6740
Interstate Truck Center
Rick Coslett (209) 944-5821
Sanborn Chevrolet, Inc.
Kini Sanborn (209) 334-5000 EMENT
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
Anders Christensen (209) 625-8438
WINERIES
Bokisch Vineyards
Markus Bokisch (209) 334-4338
Constellation Wines US, Inc.
Paul Dismukes (209) 369-5861
Delicato Vineyards
Marie Mathews (209) 824-3600
Jahant Vineyards LLC
Kevin Phillips (209) 368-7384
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
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