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Tools for Conserving Working Lands: Easements, Mitigation, and Other Strategies

October 24, 2018
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Join us for the Fall 2018 Pajaro Compass Network stakeholder meeting, which will focus on the theme: Tools for Conserving Working Lands: Easements, Mitigation, and Other Strategies.  This meeting is geared toward farmers, ranchers and owners of working lands in the watershed who are looking for ways to keep their land intact and productive for future generations.  Interested community members, elected officials, and representatives of agencies and non-profit organizations are also encouraged to attend.

Confirmed panelists include:

  • Panel topic 1 – Landowner interviews
    • Clifton Dorrance, Dorrance Ranches
    • Donnie Baldocchi, Gabilan Ranch
    • John & Jack Varian, V6 Ranch
    • Dave Brigantino, Soap Lake Ranch
    • Ellen Fred, Michigan farm owner
  • Panel topic 2 – Agency lightning round discussion
    • Jeremiah Leibowitz, California Rangeland Trust
    • Dan Dungy, San Benito Agricultural Land Trust
    • Matt Brown, PG&E Statewide Compensatory Mitigation Program
    • Matt Freeman, Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority
    • Jennifer Moonjian, CalTrans – District 5
    • Reggie Knox, California FarmLink

Meeting Location: Veterans Memorial Building, 649 San Benito Street, Hollister, Room 218

Contact Karminder.brown@gmail.com for RSVP or more information.

RSVPs are appreciated, but not required.  Drop-ins also welcome.

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