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SAN JOAQUIN FARM BUREAU FEDERATION <br /> _.. MEETING TODAY'S CHALLENGES/PLANNING FOR TOMORROW <br /> June 29, 2016 <br /> Attn: Stephanie Stowers <br /> San Joaquin County Community Development Department RECEIVFM <br /> Development Services Division <br /> 1810 E. Hazleton Avenue Jill 0 8 2016 <br /> Stockton, CA 95205 <br /> $311.11021%0 Coterify <br /> RE: PA-1600147 Cone nity ievBfoprfignt <br /> Dear Ms.Stowers: <br /> The San Joaquin Farm Bureau Federation is a private, not for profit volunteer organization that is <br /> dedicated to the promotion and advancement of agriculture. Because agricultural land is a finite <br /> resource that is constantly stressed by development and regulatory scrutiny,ensuring the preservation <br /> of agricultural land is a top priority for the Farm Bureau. We also strongly support the Williamson Act <br /> program and the many benefits it provides to landowners who choose to reserve their land for <br /> production agriculture. <br /> Our concern with this application is not with the deviation itself, and we are supportive of the <br /> underlying project for an agricultural manufacturing facility. However,we share the Department of <br /> Conservation's concerns that this is a more industrial use than those contemplated by the Williamson <br /> Act. <br /> We would like to see the project move forward with the condition that the applicants file a notice of <br /> non-renewal on their contract. Both the Farm Bureau and San Joaquin County are very supportive of the <br /> Williamson Act so we need to ensure that the principles of compatibility are followed. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> (��� I/t/G1C�t�1�r2 <br /> President <br /> 3290 NORTH AD ART ROAD•STOCKTON,CA•95215•(209)93131931 •(209)931-1433 Fax <br /> WWW.SJFB.ORG <br />