| WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE FISH FRIENDLY FARMING PROGRAM
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| Congressman Mike Thompson: |
| "The program is really a win-win for everyone concerned about our
future. These are visionary farmers who recognize that bringing
back the once-abundant species is not only good for our environment,
but also good for our economy." |
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| Bev Wasson, Alexander Valley grapegrower and Board member of the Region
1 - North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board: |
| "Fish Friendly Farming allows a farmer to learn about the best
practices for obtaining improved environmental conditions on the farm
while retaining economic efficiency for small family farmers. It
is a blueprint to assist us and give us encouragement to modify our practices
and gain some positive recognition for our efforts." |
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| Joan Vilms, Board of Directors, Friends of Russian River: |
| "Fish Friendly Farming allows for the good farmers to be recognized
for their efforts and for the regulators to focus on the real problems." |
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| Betsy Reifsnider, Executive Director, Friends of the River: |
| "Friends of the River supports the Fish Friendly Farming program
because of the large environmental benefits gained from cooperation with
farmers and landowners in restoration projects and the comprehensive
nature and sound scientific basis for the program." |
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| Tom Piper, Fetzer Vineyards: |
| "The Fish Friendly Farming program rounded out our operation
by bringing erosion control practices on roads and environmental enhancement
and restoration projects to our streams. We've learned to go beyond
accepting what we have to enhancing it for fish and wildlife." |
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| Keith Horn, Vineyard Manager, Clos du Bois |
| "Fish Friendly Farming provides a third party certification
that documents environmentally-friendly land practices that benefit the
farmer and the environment alike and we are proud to among the first
to be recognized for our part in this important effort." |
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| Joe Dillon, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Marine
Fisheries Service |
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"The Fish Friendly Farming program aids those growers who are willing to
learn and then modify their systems and practices for the benefit of public
resources. Through review by public agencies, the farmer can be recognized
for their efforts in preserving and restoring aquatic resources while
maintaining viable business models. Hopefully this can translate to
increased public awareness of their efforts and increased demand for their
goods." |
