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The re-use of the existing asparagus packing facility footprint and buildings will continue to support farming . In addition, the planting of corn, barley and wheat as the grain mixture for the distillery activity will also continue to support farming at this location , 4 . Attachment No . 4 is the is the Delta Plan ' s confirmation that supporting farming is a core element. 5 . Attachment No . 5 is confirmation that Policy DP R8 encourages value- added processing of Delta crops . The proposed re- use distillery proposes to plant corn , barley and wheat on the property for their use on site as grain for the distillery . 6 . Attachment No . 6 is the Chapter 5 Policy (DP R9 ) to promote agritourism in the :Delta. The distillery will provide guided tours of the facility for on site education on grain to glass spirits to include additional agricultural education elements . 7 . Attachment No . 7 is the Chapter 5 Policy (DP R10 ) to encourage wildlife friendly farming . Corn is a key agricultural product for wildlife habitat. The State of California currently has conservation easements on farms growing coal and the Nature Conservancy grows corn to create habitat for cranes and geese . Using corn for our distillery grain will be an alternative to other permanent crops such as almonds or grapes which use much more water and take away valuable habitat. 8 . Attachment No . 8 , at pages 46 and 47 , is the reference that a covered action requires a significant impact. ( See item number 1 above) 9 . Attachment No . 9 , is the Decision Tree, We are of the opinion that our Proposed Action will not trigger a significant impact and therefore is not covered by a provision of the Delta Plan and therefore is not a. Covered Action . 10 . Attachment No . 10 is from Chapter 5 and outlines five (5 ) core strategies for protecting and enhancing the values of the San Joaquin Delta , Core strategy number three { 3 ) is to maintain Delta PA- 1800071 — Previously Approved Findings 6