Save Sonoma County Family Farmers
Sonoma County Family Farmers are under attack. Measure J, proposed by an animal extremist group from Berkeley, aims to eliminate Sonoma County’s diverse animal agriculture production. If passed, Measure J would put multi-generational farming families out of business and as a result, the cost of dairy products, eggs, and poultry will increase significantly. Furthermore, Measure J will increase our greenhouse gas emissions since these products will have to be imported from other parts of our state, country or even other countries. Measure J will cost taxpayers millions, and have a half-billion cumulative impact to the Sonoma County economy.
OTHER EFFORTS TO OPPOSE MEASURE J
This is the official website and portal for the No on Measure J campaign. However, below are resources to outside groups who have come together to oppose Measure J. Below is an overview of these groups:
SONOMA FOOD, NO ON J, an alliance of Sonoma County-based organic and sustainable agriculture, local food systems, and environmental stewardship organizations. You can learn more about this organization by clicking here.
SONOMA UNITED, Sponsored by Western United Dairies. You can learn more about this organization by clicking here.
COMMUNITIES FOR FOOD & FAMILY FARMS, an organization of concerned citizens, restaurant owners, and farmers. You can learn more about this organization by clicking here.
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WHAT OUR SUPPORTERS SAY
“As a Clover Sonoma organic dairy producer certified by CCOF, I pride myself on creating the highest quality dairy products from livestock that are well-fed and ethically treated. My cattle largely graze on open pastures and live in a low-stress environment, but my dairy may still be considered a CAFO because we house our cows during the winter months to ensure the protection of water quality and other natural resources and bring them in to be milked twice per day. Measure J would undermine our ability to maintain our sustainable operations and could put our multi-generational organic dairy out of business.”
Doug Beretta, Third Generation Owner, Beretta Family Organic Dairy
