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Responses to the petition to investigate the closing of the Farm Center
Responses to the petition to investigate the closing of the Farm Center
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In response to the closing of the Pierce College Farm Center, a petition created by Barbara Oliver on the site Change.org has called for an investigation into the motives behind the closing. The petition, addressed to Gov. Jerry Brown, Attorney General Kamala Harris and the Los Angeles Board of Trustees, specifically Chancellor Francisco Rodriguez, states there are “conflicts of interest that appear to lie at the heart of this action.”
“Our family and neighbors have grown up with Pierce Farm Center. It’s an education in itself for the kids to walk through the farm area and enjoy the various animals, to see sheep being sheared, the piglets, horses even to see corn growing. Most kids know you can get corn at the store but have no idea how it’s grown.”
-Margaret Harris Woodland Hills, Calif.
“I helped the McBroom family attain this dream after meeting them in an annual Halloween Fundraiser. After being away a few years, I saw the festival last year and was so happily amazed at the attendance and good cheer. Removing this with nothing to put in its place is a huge mistake and a slap in the face to the small businessman and the community.”
-Joseph Shannon Concord, NC
“I am and have been an employee of the Pierce College Farm Center over the last six years, as well as many friends and family members of mine. This place has been a huge part of so many peoples lives and has nothing but a positive impact on our community. Getting rid of this amazing facility would do more harm than good.”
-Desirae
Lupien
Canoga Park, Calif.
“I went to Pierce college, great school. And I take my kids to the Farm Walk every year. There are so few places to go as a family in the west valley. This is a great place. We also get our pumpkins there every year as well. Plus, it’s one of the only places in the valley that teaches animal education to kids and teens.”
-Mark DiNatale Los Angeles, Calif.
