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Ms. Kerry Sullivan <br /> December 23, 1996 <br /> Page 4 <br /> • A discussion of the economic value of past agricultural production. Economic multipliers <br /> r . can be used to assess the total agricultural value to the economy. The University of <br /> California Cooperative Exten'sion's study "Economic Impacts of Agricultural Production <br /> ' and Processing in Stanislaus County" can be used as a model. An example of an <br /> agricultural crop value table and crop values used with an economic multiplier is <br /> enclosed for your information. <br /> • A discussion of future agricultural use of the project area and the quality to which the <br /> soils are proposed to be reclaimed. <br /> Farmland Conversion Im cts <br /> The California Code of Regulations Section 15130 requires that a project's cumulative <br /> ' and growth-inducing impacts be identified. The Department suggests the DEIR discuss the <br /> project's impacts as follows: jI <br /> • The type, amount, and location of farmland conversion resulting from project <br /> implementation. N <br /> Impacts on current and future agricultural operations both on the site and adjacent to the <br /> site. <br /> • Cumulative and growth-inducing impacts. <br /> The Department appreciatesthe opportunity to comment. If I can be of further <br /> assistance, please phone me at (916) 445-8733. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> �r <br /> 0 Jason Marshall <br /> Assistant Director <br /> Office of Governmental and Environmental Relations <br /> Enclosure <br /> cc: James Pompy, Office of Mine Reclamation <br /> Kenneth E. Trott, Office of Land Conservation <br /> John Meek, Jr., President, San Joaquin County RCD <br /> iE <br /> li <br /> i <br />