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Septic Systems: The domestic septic systems on-site are located by the residences,the <br /> processing plant,and any House that has a bathroom associated with it. These systems are for <br /> human waste. They are pumped out as needed by a commercial septic company. <br /> Dirt Roads: The dirt roads are watered periodically during the summer months to reduce the <br /> dust. <br /> Permanent Fencing: There is a permanent perimeter fence of barb wire and hog fencing <br /> around the entire property. There are also various fields fenced off providing pastures for the <br /> feeder steers. <br /> Stock Ponds: There are 2 stock ponds or fresh water ponds on-site. Some of these are utilized <br /> by the cattle for drinking water. <br /> Seasonal Creek and Wetlands: There has not been a formal wetland delineation conducted at <br /> the site; however there are intermittent creeks and seasonal wetlands at the site. <br /> PROPERTY STATISTICS <br /> Pest Control <br /> S.K.S. does not use a licensed pest control company. They do comply with all the Animal <br /> Husbandry and Quality Assurance programs that are State mandated. They do have a fly and <br /> rodent control program. They use Quick bait,Ravap, and Larvadex for fly breeding control. <br /> Hombre bait is used for rodent control. <br /> Feed <br /> Feed is delivered in large trucks by a commercial feed company. It is stored in tanks or silos by <br /> each house. These tanks range in capacity from 6 to 30 tons. <br /> Condition of the Land <br /> The average annual precipitation at the site is approximately 17 inches per year. The wind <br /> usually blows from the northwest as reported by the San Joaquin County Air Pollution District. <br /> The annual rangeland at the site is in fair to good condition. The vegetation composition could <br /> be improved if reseeded and the proper nutrient content of the soil maintained. <br /> 9 <br />