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European Grapevine Moth Quarantine
Due to the finding of 2 European Grapevine Moths (EGVM) in Lodi, the area has been placed under Federal quarantine. The quarantine encompasses a 5 mile radius around the find- approximately bordered on the north by Peltier Road, on the east by Jack Tone Road, on the south by Morada Lane and on the west by Davis Road.
All growers in the quarantine area will need to be under compliance agreements with the Agricultural Commissioner’s Office before the grapes maybe harvested and move from their vineyards. In addition, harvesters,trucking companies and wineries handling grapes in the quarantine area must also be under compliance agreement.
More information on the quarantine can be found onSan Joaquin County’s EGVM website. To access go to the Agricultural Commissioners website at www.sjgov.org/agcomm and click on the European Grapevine Moth link on the left side of the page.
Where does LDGGA stand?
State Legislation
SB 1121 (Florez, D-Shafter)- Oppose (VETOED)
The current law requires overtime for farm employees who have worked over 10 hours in a work day. SB 1121 would change the law to require payment of overtime after an 8 hour work day.
Federal Legislation
HR 5034- Oppose
Comprehensive Alcohol Regulatory Effectiveness (CARE) Act of 2010. The proposed legislation would restrict legal challenges to the interstate shipment of wine.