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DPR Spray Days proposal will change pesticide notices
All notice of intended applications (NOIs) must be submitted to the county agricultural commissioner online at least 24 hours before the start of application for restricted-use materials. For soil fumigations (pictured here), NOIs must be submitted electronically at least 48 hours before the application start.
By Craig W. Anderson
THE NEWEST REGULATION from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation, “Spray Days,” may not seem controversial but many questions about it have surfaced as it moves toward imple-
mentation early in 2025.
The regulation creates an online map of upcoming applications of restricted-use pesticides based on data from notices of intent farmers submit to county agricultural
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Many others keeping eyes on groundwater battle in Kings County
By Vicky Boyd
AS THEY DRAFT their five-year groundwater plan update, San Joaquin County water leaders continue to watch the Kings County Farm Bureau lawsuit against the state’s takeover of local groundwater management.
“We’ve definitely got it on the radar,” said Dave Simpson, a Lodi-area winegrape grower and Northern San Joaquin Water Conservation District board member.
“We’re paying attention to what’s going on down there and what Farm Bureau is doing. The advice we’re getting from counsel is we need to start thinking about it now.
When
running high, pumps transfer surplus water
If you don’t have a plan in place and we have a dry year, the state’s going to want to throttle pumping, so we have to have some type of plan in place should that happen.” The groundwater plan update and Kings County Farm Bureau lawsuit involve the
2 We could use some good news today
2 SJFB endorses 2 for November election
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8 Community support at YF&R Fundraiser is stronger than ever
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The Northern San Joaquin Water Conservancy District in partnership with the East Bay Municipal Utilities District, developed Tracy Lakes near Lodi for groundwater recharge.
the nearby Mokelumne River is
from it to Tracy Lakes.
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SJFB 2024-25 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Acampo
Joe Salazar, Chair
Joe Petersen
Charlie Starr
Calla Nile Garden
Tim Weststeyn, Chair
Bruce Oosterkamp
David Phippen
Bryan Van Groningen
Collegeville
Chester Murphy, Chair
Kent Norman
Neil Norman Escalon
Caleb Gervase, Chair
Katie Veenstra
Paul Voortman
Lafayette
Richard Rodriguez, Chair
Stanton Lange
Daniel Meza
Alfred Nicolini
Linden
Nick Ferrari, Chair
Donald Drake
Jim Ferrari
Joe Ferrari
Steven Galvin
Roberts Union
Nick Mussi, Chair
Patrick Drury
David Strecker
Tracy
Joe Bacchetti, Chair
Phil Martin
Pete Reece, Jr.
Victor
Nick Bokides, Chair
Dave Simpson
Kelton Fleming
Officers
Les Strojan, President
James Chinchiolo, First Vice President
Herman Doornendbal Jr., Second Vice President
Directors at Large
Josh Barton
Phil Brumley
Jean Cabral, Emeritas
Jim Connolly
Karen Cultrera
Dennis Drake
Brad Goehring
Jack Hamm
Bob Hesseltine
Jim Larkin
Joe Luis
Steve Moore
Jerry Robinson
Jake Samuel
Paul Sanguinetti
Ken Vogel
Darrell Voortman
Andrew Watkins
Kenny Watkins
Advisory
Jenna Swenson, Farm Service Agency
Sonya Miller, NRCS/USDA
Krista McCoon, SJ CWA
Kamal Bagri, Ag Commissioner
Sheriff Pat Withrow, Sheriff’s Dept
Brent Holtz, UC Cooperative Extension
Staff
Andrew Genasci, Executive Director
Jessica Coit, Program Director
By Les Strojan, SJFB President
We could use some good news today! from the PRESIDENT’S DESK
“I rolled out this morning ‘
Kids had the morning news show on Bryant Gumbel was talking about fighting in Lebanon
Some senator was squawking ‘bout the bad economy
It’s going to get worse you see, we need a change in policy
There’s a local paper rolled up in a rummer band
One more sad story’s one more than I can stand Just once I like to see the headlines say “Not much to print today, can’t find nothing bad to say…”
A few months ago, I stopped to see a neighbor. At the end of our conversation, he said he read our newspaper but it made him very depressed. His comments reminded me of Anne Murray’s song from 2003. Be sure the Farm Bureau isn’t shying away from the challenges faced by farmers and ranchers today and is aggressively doing what we can to relieve the problems. But is also our job to tell the good about our industry. I hope in this issue you will find some good news.
Following the major events last month. we are full steam into the election. Several
from the EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
By Andrew Genasci
candidates for state office sat for interviews with our Political Endorsement Committee showing their high regard for the Farm Bureau’s support. The interviews were very effective in determining the best candidates for us. The committee’s recommendations went to the full board for the approval of endorsements and you will hear more about them in Andrew's column and next month’s SJFB News. Funds raised in the recent PAC event are available for local elections this year.
SJFB endorses 2 for Nov. election
AUGUST WAS A BUSY MONTH here at the San Joaquin Farm Bureau office! We started the month with the Young Farmers and Ranchers fundraiser, held this year at Bare Ranch in Lodi. It was a spectacular event, with around 300 attendees and the weather even cooperated, as it was warm but with a nice breeze!
Event chair, Rose Lorenzo, put together a wonderful event along with a successful auction. Drinks were provided by Michael David Winery as part of your dinner ticket and man was it was a good dinner! After dinner, there was plenty of time for music, drinks and talking with friends. I cannot say enough about what an
excellent group of people we have in our YF&R. If you are, or you know someone between the ages of 18 and 35, I would encourage you to look into getting involved. They host multiple social events along with business meetings throughout the year. So far this year they had tours of local ag businesses, went to a Sacramento
President, Les Strojan
First Vice President, James Chinchiolo Second Vice President, Herman Doornenbal Jr. Executive Director/Publisher, Andrew Genasci Editor/Production, Kevin Swartzendruber Advertising Agency, AOS, (916) 961-9999
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Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. Passed in 2014, it requires groundwater basins to balance extraction with recharge by 2020 or 2022, depending on their overdraft severity.
Escalon-area almond grower Herman Doornenbal Jr., who also serves on the Oakdale Irrigation District Board of Directors, said he believed the impacts of SGMA are going to be larger than most people realize.
“This thing is going to be devastating,” said Doornenbal, also San Joaquin Farm Bureau second vice president and SJFB Water Committee chairman. “The only way we’re going to be sustainable is if they bring in a whole bunch of surface water, and that’s not going to happen.”
He said he wouldn’t be surprised if the state doesn’t step in before 2040 to take over groundwater management in many
areas, including San Joaquin County.
“Honestly I think the whole state is going to be in trouble, and if you’re lucky enough to be in an irrigation district, you might fare better,” Doornenbal said. “I’m not one of those doom and gloomers, I’m just coming from Real-ville. This is going to be messy.”
Kings County Farm Bureau sues state
The Kings County Farm Bureau along with two Farm Bureau members filed suit May 15 in Kings County Superior Court after the State Water Board designated the Tulare Lake Subbasin a probationary basin. In doing so, the state signaled it planned to take over local groundwater management activities.
Kings County Farm Bureau Executive Director Dusty Ference said the Board of Directors made the decision to file suit.
“There was a lot of conversation, but it was an easy conversation. It was stand up and fight or take what we’re given and take it from the State Water Board without a fight,” he said.
In their lawsuit, the petitioners seek a judgment against the water board that would void the probationary status because it exceeded state jurisdiction and was based on a series of ”unlawful underground regulations.”
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A big part was the State Water Board moving up the deadline for bringing the subbasin into compliance and halting
Under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, San Joaquin County water districts must balance groundwater pumping with recharge by 2020.
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subsidence, Ference said.
Continued from previous page ment efforts to date and begins a process anew that will be “expensive, duplicative and punitive.” As a result, landowners will pay for multiple management structures, which could potentially bankrupt the local economy.
“They said you had to stop subsidence, effective immediately,” he said. “There was no rule making process. They changed the rules of the game in the middle of it.”
In addition, the petitioners claimed the designation was “arbitrary, capricious and not supported by evidence,” according to the suit.
They cited the premise behind SGMA of local groundwater management. Only if neither a local agency nor the county overlying the basin fails to step up does management default to the State Water Resources Control Board. With the Tulare Lake Subbasin taking on the task, the petitioners said the local agencies have met the law.
In taking over Tulare Lake Subbasin groundwater oversight, the State Water Board imposed a $300 per-well annual registration fee and $20 per acre-foot pumping fee.
KCFB and its two members contend the state action negates all local manage-
On July 15, Kings County Superior Court Judge Kathy Ciuffini issued a restraining order that temporarily halted state-mandated probationary groundwater monitoring and reporting as well as the newly imposed fees. She was expected to rule on a preliminary injunction Aug. 20 that would stay the state’s actions until the case goes to trial.
Receiving an injunction is a high bar and means you’ve shown that an act — in this case, the water board’s — will cause imminent harm, Ference said. In addition, petitioners showed there’s a high likelihood of winning the case on its merit.
But battling the state doesn’t come cheaply. The KCFB is seeking donations of $400,000, which is what it estimates will be needed for the legal battle. It already has spent about $105,000, he said.
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The Tulare Lake Subbasin, comprising five groundwater sustainability agencies, was the first entity the state placed on probation due to what it classified as an inadequate groundwater management plan. The precedent-setting designation came during an April 16 State Water Board hearing.
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The Stockton East Water District operates a groundwater recharge basin as well as works with farmers to spread surplus water on fields selected for their water permeability.
Four other Central Valley basins face probationary hearings later this year or early 2025. They are the Kern County, Kaweah, Delta-Mendota and Tule subbasins.
SGMA timelines
Continued from previous page SGMA also requires groundwater sustainability agencies to develop and submit updated plans every five years after the original ones. For the East San Joaquin Subbasin, the deadline for the revised document is Jan. 31, 2025, said Brandon Nakagawa, South San Joaquin Irrigation District water resources coordinator. As a San Joaquin County employee, he helped author the initial groundwater plan. Since then, Nakagawa joined SSJID, which has loaned him to the county to guide the five-year update.
Under SGMA, critically overdrafted groundwater basins had to submit plans by 2020 showing how they were going to balance extraction with recharge by 2040. The East San Joaquin Subbasin, which takes in most of the eastern county including Manteca and Stockton, was identified as critically overdrafted.
Sixteen groundwater sustainability agencies, most of which were water districts, formed the East San Joaquin Groundwater Authority under a joint powers agreement. Together, they submitted a single groundwater management plan to the California Department of Water Resources. After the state returned it saying it was incomplete, the authority revised the plan and successfully resubmitted it.
East San Joaquin update
Part of the draft revision examines the amount of predicted groundwater overdraft and potential remedies that will be needed. Within the subbasin, he said they projected about 800,000 acre-feet will be pumped annually as of 2040. To meet SGMA goals, the plan proposes 56,000 acre-feet of pumping reductions — or about 7%.
One of the challenges will be figuring out how to equitably allocate those cuts, Nakagawa said. Could some of the
groundwater be replaced with additional surface supplies? Could tiered pricing provide incentives for growers to use less groundwater? Although draconian, he said land fallowing also could be an option. And what role will groundwater recharge play?
“We’ve done quite a bit to get projects going,” he said. “We’re looking at other options. If those future projects don’t come to fruition, we could be looking at pumping reductions, tiered pricing — all of those things will be on the table.”
Nakagawa recently presented the draft update to the 16 member groundwater agencies, and the groundwater authority plans to roll it out to the public Sept. 25. The plan will undergo a 30-day comment period.
After the comment period, the groundwater authority will review the public input and develop a final draft likely in November. The 16 groundwater agencies will each have to approve the final document before the groundwater authority submits it to the state by the Jan. 31, 2025, deadline.
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commissioners before the applicants can apply the restricted-use materials. The system would be limited to applications of restricted-use pesticides, those determined to present a greater risk of harm to people, wildlife and the environment if applied without following regulations.
The ag-sector has raised concerns that revealing planned applications could result in demonstrations, trespassing, privacy violations with additional unwanted attention by activists.
“California has more testing of pesticides than anywhere else,” said SJFB President Les Strojan.”What we’re doing is creating and using safe pesticide applications.”
He added, “Our concern is that someone somewhere will use our information the DPR has and stall our applications of important materials by protests and demonstrations. We need to be ready to respond. How we already meet all pesti-
cide regulations is a story we need to tell.”
Ken Everett, assistant director of DPR, said in a statement that the “department has seen a major increase” statewide in appeals to stop restricted-use pesticide use “even before this system [Spray Days] has gone into place.”
And it was reported that a pilot system in Monterey County had already felt the impact of appeals-driven protests halting applications.
According to the DPR, the Spray Days program is a “statewide pesticide application notification system that will provide...public access to information prior to the application of higher risk pesticides in California.” It provides a “searchable online map that allows users to anonymously view information on upcoming pesticide applications.”
The proposed information on pesticide applications includes “...location of intended application within one square mile; intended date and time of the application; [the] product name; active ingredient [and] application method.”
However, DPR insists the system won’t
list specific farms or addresses where an application is planned but will identify the zone of application by focusing on a one-mile radius, which will reveal the site of the application to those familiar with the rural area.
“Our growers have been applying pesticides safely for decades; it’s not a problem,” SJFB Executive Director Andrew Genasci said. “What is spent on the DPR’s Spray Days would be better spent on educational programs.”
Genasci also commented that “application safety for schools regarding distance from an occupied school has been in place for more than a decade. This new regulation singles out agriculture and doesn’t cover structural fumigations or home and residential pesticide applications."
Farmers and agricultural groups said the state already has aggressive regulations covering pesticides, mandating applicators be licensed and to acquire permits before applying restricted-use pesticides. County agricultural commissioners will study local conditions to guarantee restricted-use pesticides along with applications of other
materials being applied legally and safely.
“In rural areas, you’re going to be able to figure out who’s spraying,” said Isabella Quinonez, government affairs analyst for the California Farm Bureau. She also suggested the DPR should “prioritize the approval of safer pesticides for farmers to use.”
According to the DPR, the Spray Days system will be limited to applications of restricted-use materials which are considered to be a higher risk of harm for people, wildlife and the environment if applied improperly.
Quinonez noted that only a very small amount of these pesticides were applied, “Only when things have really turned for the worst and for specific uses such as clearing pests from an orchard before shaking almond trees.”
DPR has determined that most pesticides are safe enough to apply without providing notice.
Growers say California’s aggressive regulations regarding pesticides, requiring them to be licensed and to have restricted-
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use materials permitted before use set a standard for the rest of the country. In addition to the permitting, some of the other regulations and methods include label protocols that must be followed, mandated documents be filed with the agricultural commissioner’s office, return standards observed, spraying at night, trained applicators used and not spraying within legally established distances from occupied schools.
DPR notes on its webpage, that the following information will be included on the Spray Days website’s community health page: information about what to do if exposed to a pesticide, common symptoms of exposure and best practice for working or living near pesticide applications.
While the Spray Days system won’t list specific farms or addresses where applications are scheduled it will reveal the zone where it’s occurring down to a one-mile radius.
Information on DPR’s site includes restricted-use pesticides (RUP), fumigants, organophosphates and carbamates, neonicotinoids and rodenticides. RUPs can only be applied by certified applicators. However, all of these can give protestors, anti-pesticide and anti-agriculture groups locations for protests that can endanger them, delay the applications, increase costs to growers and generally create fear among local residents and communities.
Many growers say they would prefer not to use pesticides at all, substituting biological controls, IPM, companion planting, natural repellents, homemade sprays, physical barriers and other cultural practices.
“I’d prefer not to have to use pesticides at all but for some pests it’s what works best and safely,” said SJFB First Vice President James Chinchiolo of Chinchiolo Farms. “For some it’s the only means of control. This new regulation only adds a layer on a stack of working regulations already in place.”
About protestors against pesticides, he said, “This conflict between protestors and farmers is ironic. We’re on the same page; we both want our food to be produced safely. Almost all farmers live where they spray so it’s in their best interests to spray safely.”
Information can be found at the
DPR website, via public hearings and comments – which have been proven to be nearly universally anti-ag and antipesticide activists involved, most being uneducated regarding pesticides and all aspects of how to work safely with them.
The Spray Days system, the DPR website says, “will also allow searches for pesticide application information anonymously, without providing personal information.”
Thus, a protest group representative could glean information anonymously from a system that reveals contact information about farmers using pesticides safely.
Farmers have made known concerns that publicity about planned applications would encourage demonstrations, trespassing, privacy violations or other forms of harassment, confrontation and potentially dangerous demonstrations.
Growers, agriculture and farm supporters have complained the rule is unfair, targeting ag while exempting other sectors that use pesticides. Also, public access to planned applications will encourage appeals by activists to cancel restricted-use pesticide permits and encourage protests on farm sites.
“If this happens, we’re dealing with private property issues,” Chinchiolo said. “Our orchards and farmland are private property and protesters are breaking trespassing laws.”
Regarding the impending implementation of the DPR’s Spray Days, a group of nine county agricultural commissioners –all members of the California Agricultural Commissioners and Sealers Association, including Kamal Bagri, San Joaquin County Agricultural Commissioner – sent (via email) a letter to the DPR commenting on the planned “early 2025 implementation of Spray Days,” noting that “...it is imperative to emphasize that these proposed regulations apply only to California restricted materials use...[and] only for the production of an agricultural commodity.”
“We are concerned,” they wrote, “... that these regulations could cause confusion in communities and will increase unnecessary calls to the local agricultural commissioner’s office due to a lack of understanding between...federally restricted versus state restricted materials.”
An additional, important issue, said
Bagri, “Is that people from all over the world would have access to information about our growers and I have a lot of problems with this.” She said other states could gain an advantage over how certain applications are being used for economic and crop information and activists could “ make an issue of pesticides, even though safely applied, having an effect on disadvantaged communities.”
The group letter also notes this situation could be resolved by DPR clarifying “through outreach and education the controls they have in place” to regulate these pesticides. Everyone who supervises the use of a Restricted Material [RM] is required to be a certified private or commercial applicator.”
An RM permit and a Notice of Intent [NOI] have to be submitted to the local agricultural commissioner before the application can take place. This information can be accessed and, the group wrote, “Such site-specific information may lead to the potential harm of an operator and/ or their employees [and] violations of their privacy, or trespass upon their private property or businesses”
How will the DPR pay for Spray Days? With this plan that prioritizes new pest management approaches along with the goal of eliminating high-risk pesticides by 2050, the DPR’s Regulation Director Julie Henderson said priorities are now being funded by a $34 million revenue boost from raising the mill assessment on pesticide sales. Annual increases in the mill assessment – a fee farmers pay when buying pesticides went into effect in July – will fund Sustainable Pest Management initiatives while adding 117 new positions to the DPR.
“The people that keep throwing stuff at us have no agriculture knowledge,” SJFB Second Vice President Herman Doornenbal Jr., Escalon grower, said. “For example, when we were meeting with candidates for office, one told us they were concerned about pesticides and ‘wanted to stop the poisoning of our children.’”
“I think people who are protesting to eliminate pesticides should keep in mind that we live on our land that we treatsafely-with materials," Doornebal said.
Community support at YF&R August fundraiser is stronger than ever
Despite a temperature over 100 degrees, around 300 San Joaquin Farm Bureau members, friends and family turned out to support the Young Farmers & Ranchers at the recent Summer’s Bounty fundraiser held at Michael David Winery’s Bare Ranch.
“We had a great turnout of people come out for the event,” said YF&R Chair Jake Samuel. “I would like to thank Bare Ranch staff and Michael David Winery for hosting us. They did a bang-up job helping us set up and providing a beautiful venue. Between Rose Lorenzo and Fundraising Committee, and the barbecue crew, we could have not done it without them,” he said.
According to Fundraising Chair Rose Lorenzo, attendance was well above last year and the amount raised increased as a result.
“I want to thank everyone that attended and helped organize the event, plus thank you to everyone who donated during the live auction and silent auction,” Lorenzo said. “I also want to thank all those who contributed items for the auctions. Of course, a big shout out to American AgCredit who generously sponsor the event each year."
YF&R is designed for those 18-35 years old who are involved in agriculture or have an interest in it. The Summer’s Bounty barbecue is the group’s main fundraiser of the year. Event proceeds help fund student scholarships, purchases of 4-H and FFA animals at AgFest, YF&R social and leadership activities and community service projects. The more money that’s raised allows them to have more robust programs and gives them the funds to potentially add more programs in the future.
The local ag and business community also came through by donating food for
the dinner, which meant more of the event’s proceeds could go directly toward YF&R projects and activities.
“Their support is crucial for us to fund our programs,” Lorenzo said. “Also, the donations of food helps us a great deal and we appreciate those who donated.”
That list includes the tri-tip donated by Sunrise Fresh, corn and salad donated by GloriAnn Farms and Save Mart, watermelon donated by Van Groningen & Sons and Genova Bakery bread donated by the John Precessi family.
The popular live dessert auction following dinner with auctioneer Jim Mulrooney of Mulrooney Auctions in Lockeford. The desserts were donated largely by the YF&R members and paired with other live auction items donated by YF&R and several businesses, including Acampo Machine Works, Central Ag Products, Core Four Realty, F&M Bank, Klinker
Brick Winery, Newport Ranches, Rivermaid Trading Co. and Zenith Insurance.
“I hope everyone had fun and we hope to make it even bigger and better next year,” Lorenzo said.
“I had a lot of fun working with everyone this year and throwing my last Summer’s Bounty as a San Joaquin YF&R as I "graduate" to regular Farm Bureau,” Samuel said.
Nearly 300 people attended this year's event at Michael David Winery's Bare Ranch.
The Whiskey Kiss Band entertained the YF&R fundraiser attendees.
YF&R's Neil Norman and Donald Drake were busy grilling up an amazing dinner.
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Attendees bid on numerous silent auction items donated by many generous donors.
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Members of the San Joaquin Young Farmer's & Ranchers include (left to right back): Travis Sansing, Alyssa Sawyer, Kent Norman, Aiden Kearney, Neil Norman, (middle) Alyssa Sansing, Alyssa Drake, Jenna Rose Lee, Brooklyn Kearney, Hannah Cooley, Kayleigh Norman, Khrista Samuel, Rose Lorenzo, (front) Catie Newport and Jake Samuel.
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AFBF economists: Failure to modernize Farm Bill has measurable consequences
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THE VERY REAL and damaging consequences of Congress’ failure to pass a modernized farm bill are brought to light in a new analysis (https://www.fb.org/ market-intel/five-things-well-miss-withouta-new-farm-bill) by American Farm Bureau Federation economists. It provides a clearer picture of major impacts of relying on the antiquated 2018 farm bill, including the likely loss of more family farms in
the U.S., all of which impact the country’s ability to produce the food, fuel and fiber America’s families rely on.
The Market Intel highlights five specific impacts of the failure to pass a new farm bill: a weakened farmer safety net, less future funding for sustainability efforts, a gap in coverage for dairy farmers, further erosion of U.S. leadership in public agricultural research as China takes the lead, and reduced overall economic and national security.
We encourage you to contact your elected officials regarding issues facing agriculture in SJ County. Below is information on how to reach them:
The Honorable Joe Biden, President The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC 20500 (202) 456-1414
The Honorable Laphonza Butler, United States Senate 112 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-3841, (202) 228-3954 fax
The Honorable Alex Padilla, United States Senate 331 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-3553
The Honorable Josh Harder, U.S. House of Representatives, 9th District Washington, D.C. Office 209 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-4540, District Office - Currently in the process of transitioning to a new Stockton, CA 95202 Phone: (209) 579-5458
The Honorable John Duarte, U.S. House of Representatives, 13th District Washington, D.C. Office 1535 Longworth Office Building Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-1947
The Honorable Gavin Newsom, Governor 1st Floor-State Capitol, Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 445-2841 (916) 445-4633 fax
The Honorable Susan Eggman, California State Senate, District 5 Capitol Office
1021 O Street, Suite 8530, Sacramento, CA 95814-4900; (916) 651-4005 District Office
2291 W. March Lane, Suite B200, Stockton, CA 95207; (209) 472-9535
AFBF President Zippy Duvall said, “If Congress fails to pass a new and improved farm bill, they will be responsible for leaving farmers in a lurch at a time when we’ve lost more than 140,000 family farms in just five years. When the current farm bill was drafted in 2018, the agricultural landscape was drastically different. Policy that pre-dates a global pandemic, historic inflation, skyrocketing supply costs and geopolitical uncertainty just won’t cut it today or next year. Congress must not put farmers, ranchers and America’s families on the back burner. The House Agriculture Committee has done its part so far. It’s now time for the Senate Agriculture Committee to move this process forward.”
Reference prices, the point at which federal programs compensate farmers when markets bottom out, need to be modernized. The Market Intel states that while a few commodities’ reference prices have increased due to a price escalator added in the 2018 law, all lag significantly behind increases in cost-of-production.
Once a global leader, America has
fallen far behind China in publicly funded agricultural research. China spends more than $10 billion a year on agricultural research, double the spending in the U.S. In fact, China’s research investments nearly match the combined investments by the U.S., India and Brazil. “Supporting the productivity of U.S. agriculture is critical to our competitiveness in the larger world market; it is fundamental to building our capacity to contribute to environmental sustainability; and it is absolutely necessary to supporting the health and nutrition of the world’s population.”
The current farm bill extension will expire in September. The nearly sevenyear-old law never anticipated a global pandemic, global unrest, record-high inflation and supply chain issues. The people who rely on crucial farm bill programs recognize the need for action now. Five hundred and thirty organizations, including the American Farm Bureau Federation, this week sent a letter to Congress urging lawmakers to come together and pass a bipartisan farm bill.
The Honorable Carlos Villapudua, California State Assembly, District 13 Capitol Office
1021 O Street, Suite 6340 P.O. Box 942849-0013 (916) 319-2013, (916) 319-2113 fax District Office
4643 Quail Lakes Drive, Suite 200, Stockton CA 95207 (209) 948-7479
The Honorable Heath Flora California State Assembly, District 9 Capitol Office 1021 O Street, Suite 4730 P.O. Box 942849-0009 (916) 319-2009 District Office
578 N. Wilma Ave., Suite B Ripon, CA 95366, (209) 599-2112
SJ County Board of Supervisors:
The Honorable Miguel Villapudua, Dist. 1, Vice Chair
The Honorable Paul Canepa, Dist. 2
The Honorable Tom Patti, Dist. 3
The Honorable Steven Ding, Dist. 4
The Honorable Robert Rickman, Dist. 5, Chair
44 N. San Joaquin St, 6th Floor, Ste 627, Stockton, CA 95202 (209) 468-2350, (209) 468-3694 fax
The Honorable Pat Withrow
San Joaquin County Sheriff 7000 Michael Canlis Blvd. French Camp, CA 95231 (209) 468-4400
By Jessica Coit
Submit your pictures for the CAFB Photo contest
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT, SJFB had a Night at The Ports on Aug. 29! Thank you so much to everyone who attended the game. As always, it is wonderful anytime we can gather our membership together. We had the BBQ Bullpen reserved for our guests, and they had the option to either enjoy the game from our reserved area, or they could sit in reserved MVP section for the game. Included with their ticket was an all you can eat pulled pork dinner, and guests had time during the first hour of the game to mingle together in our reserved dining area. We had a blast and hope to be able to host similar nights in the future!
Calling all amateur photographers, California Farm Bureau is currently accepting photos for their 2024 Photo Contest through Sunday, Sept. 22. New this year, CAFB added a People’s Choice category to the contest! Each individual member can submit up to five photo submissions to the general competition but only one photo into the People’s Choice category. The photographs entered into the People’s Choice competition will be judged from the public from Tuesday, Sept 24 through midnight on Friday, Sept. 30. Please note, that if you are interested
Visit us at www.sjfb.org or find us on Facebook. We are also on Instagram at SanJoaquinFarmBureau
in participating in People’s Choice, you MUST submit your chosen photo separate from the normal contest submission; there are no automatic submissions into People’s Choice.
Participants must be a current Farm Bureau member or a designated individual on an entity Farm Bureau membership. Photos must showcase California agriculture, depicting subjects such as fresh food, farm products being grown or harvested, animals on the farm, family farm life, people working on the farm or ranch, rural scenery, urban food production or plated food. The following awards will be given: First Place Winner - $1,000, Second Place Winner - $500, Third Place Winner - $250, People’s Choice Winner$100, and Six Honorable Mentions - $50 each. Please note that this contest is for amateur photographers only, meaning one who does not regularly receive income from photography.
Young photographers are also encouraged to enter in the Budding Artists category, presented by California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom. An entrant as a Budding Artist must be 13 years of age or younger as of Sept. 22, 2024, and a child or ward of a current Farm Bureau member. The following awards will be given: One First Place Winner - $250, and One Second Place Winner - $100. For more information about either contest, visit California Farm Bureau’s website at https://cfbf.com/events/photo-contest.
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.
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San Joaquin Farm Bureau hosted a caucus attended by representatives from nine other counties regarding an upcoming meeting of the California Farm Bureau. We appreciate the participation of all the counties to broaden our perspective of the other counties views. The result of the ensuing House of Delegates meeting at the state required our bookkeeper to do some quick projections which she accomplished admirably, as usual. Lesa Hofman has been with us for 17 years or I should say we have been with her as she ranks high in seniority here.
The success of all our recent events is the result of a broad spectrum of our staff, officers, directors and members, from young and new to old and old. Each has contributed in a different way towards our overall goals and all their contributions were valuable.
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Kings game, bought animals at AgFest and attended a concert Jessie’s Grove Winery. This is along with their usual business meetings and planning and executing a large fundraiser!
It is a good way to get involved in the Farm Bureau and meet people from throughout the ag industry here in San Joaquin County. If you would like more information, or would like to know about upcoming meetings, just call the office or email Jessica at jessica@sjfb.org to get added to their email list.
I am happy to announce that our board has voted to make two endorsements for the upcoming election on Nov. 5. These endorsements are not made lightly, and it takes a two-thirds vote of our board. In State Senate District 5, the board voted to endorse Jim Shoemaker. Jim is an ardent supporter of agriculture and the working families here in our county. As a small business owner, Jim knows the challenges
Statewide we are watching the Kings County Farm Bureau’s lawsuit against the state attempting to take control of ground water basins. At this time some relief has been gained in the courts allowing continued use of the water without large penalties paid to the state.
We are also watching Measure J in Sonoma County and have participated with our funds, presence and words against the attack on animal agriculture. A poll from last week showed the measure going down to defeat about 30 to 70, very good news.
The SJFB Farmers United PAC will be hosting a Candidates Night here at the SJFB office on Sept. 26 at 6 p.m.
We need to appreciate the relationship we have with the county sheriff and district attorney, the board of supervisors, state Assemblyman and state senator.
Mostly important we have a lot of good cooks!
With all this we’ve just begun. Tony, how is this “a little good news today”
that come with signing the front of a check here in California. We believe that he is the right choice for Senate District 5 and will represent our interests best in Sacramento.
We also voted to endorse John Duarte in the California 13th House District. John is a long-time Farm Bureau member who understands what it means to farm and ranch here in California. He has well represented his district in the House Ag Committee, the House Natural Resources Committee and the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee for the past two years, all three of which cover areas vital to the agriculture community here in California. Before his time in congress, John fought over regulation both on the state and federal level, and he has taken that fight to D.C. as a congressman.
A big thank you to all who were able to join us at the SJFB Night at the Ports! It was great to get to talk to members and enjoy the ballpark. As always, thanks for being a member of the San Joaquin Farm Bureau and we look forward to seeing you at an event soon!
from SJC AGNET TASK FORCE
By San Joaquin County Rural Crime Division
SJC crime for July/Aug
Tool/equipment theft
In the 29000 block of S Bird Road, an unknown suspect stole 1,000-gallon fuel wagon from the property. Trailer was located not far from location and was missing fuel, solar panel and pump. The loss is estimated at $1,500.
In the 20000 block of N Elliott Road, an unknown suspect stole 100 brass sprinklers from orchard. The loss is estimated at $1,000.
In the 7000 block of Kaiser Road, suspect stole three game cameras from the Sheriff’s office. One camera located next day, and arrest made after suspect was photographed prior to the theft.
In the 13000 block of N Thornton Road, an unknown suspect stole a Kubota RTV900 valued at $16,000. ATV later located unoccupied.
In the 5000 block of E Acampo Road, unknown suspects stole a 2021 John Deere 1025 tractor from locked barn. The loss is estimated at $30,000.
In the area of Paradise Ave. and Arbor Ave., suspect stole a green Kawasaki Mule valued at $7,000. Possible suspect vehicle has been identified.
In the 13000 block of N Davis Road, two suspects stole two green Honda ATVs valued at $8,000 each. Video surveillance was obtained and two suspects were seen on the quads.
In the 14000 block of E Hwy 26, an unknown suspect stole an Allis Chalmers Ripper valued at $5,000 and miscellaneous cultivator clamps valued at $1,000. Copper wire theft
In the area of Mortenson Road and Airport Way, an unknown suspect stole copper wire from an ag pump.
In the 12000 block of S Union Road, an unknown suspect stole 100 feet of wire
from an ag pump. The loss is estimated at $2,000.
Commodity/livestock theft and other ag related cases
In the 9000 block of W Howard Road, an unknown suspect stole 130 gallons of herbicides/pesticides from a locked Conex box.
In the 1700 block of Hewitt Road, suspects cut fence and stole three black angus calves, one bull and two heifers valued at $1,000 each.
In the 12000 block of Graves Road, an unknown suspect stole three semi tires from a trailer. The loss is estimated at $1,250.
Recovered property
In the area of Mokelumne River and NB Hwy 99, ag units located an unoccupied stolen Cadillac Escalade.
In the area of Hammer Lane and Hwy 99, ag units located a stolen Chevrolet occupied by two subjects.
In the 28000 block of Kasson Road, an unoccupied stolen jeep was recovered behind farmer’s field.
Arrested persons
Korey McCorstin was arrested for possession stolen vehicle and narcotics charges.
Stephanie Butler was arrested for possession of stolen vehicle, narcotics charges and a warrant out of Sacramento County.
Chad Winkler was arrested for petty theft, vandalism and possession of stolen property.
Please report any and all suspicious activity. For non-emergency reports 24 hours a day, you can call (209) 4684400. In the event of an emergency, call 911.
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
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 & Sons Inc
Dan Van Groningen (209) 982-5248
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
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
businesses provide discount programs for members of the San Joaquin Farm Bureau.
WATER
Oakdale Irrigation District
Steve Knell (209) 847-0341
South San Joaquin Irrigation District
Peter Rietkerk (209) 249-4600
Stockton East Water District
Scot Moody (209) 948-0333
Woodbridge Irrigation District
Keith Bussman (209) 625-8438
WINERIES
Bokisch Vineyards
Markus Bokisch (209) 334-4338
Constellation Wines US, Inc.
Paul Dismukes (209) 369-5861
Delicato Vineyards
Marie Mathews (209) 824-3600
Jahant Vineyards LLC
Kevin Phillips (209) 368-7384
LangeTwins Winery & Vineyards (209) 334-9780
The Lucas Winery
David Lucas (209) 368-2006
Michael David Vineyards
Michael J. Phillips (209) 368-7384
St. Amant Winery
Barbara S. Spencer (209) 367-0646
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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
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Shore-side electric power for tugboats