Directory of Business Supporting Members 2008

The Business Supporting members listed below support agriculture, Farm Bureau and its membership. When you are looking for supplies or professional services, seek out a Business Supporting member, and let them know you are a Farm Bureau member, too!

L & M Fertilizer & Power Equipment
1043 E. Mission Road, Fallbrook, CA 92028
760-728-1400, Fax: 760-728-1072
Web site: www.LandMPower.com

Additional location:
28690 Las Haciendas, Temecula, CA 92590
951-676-2990, Fax: 951-694-6998

Selling fertilizers, chemicals, irrigation supplies, picking supplies and feed. Also selling chain saws, lawn mowers, chippers and John Deere tractors.

“R” Hay & Grain, Inc.
535 Opper Street, Escondido, CA 92029
760-489-9775, Fax: 760-489-9776
E-mail: rhayfeed@sbcglobal.net

Feed store.

Rudi Stockalper Fertilizer Service, Inc.
Rudi Stockalper and Eb Hogervorst
PO Box 833, Ramona, CA 92065
760-789-6078 or 760-747-5577
Fax: 760-787-9382

All organic products. Compost, mulch, fertilizer, shavings. Custom spreading. In business 30 years.

Target Specialty Products
Lee Wozniak
431 Daisy Lane, San Marcos, CA   92078
760-471-3340, Toll free: 800-237-5233
Fax: 760-471-3351
Web site: www.target-specialty.com

The West’s leading distributor of specialty agricultural chemicals, fertilizers, application equipment, services and education. Since 1969, Target has provided products and services to both the public and private sectors in the landscape, golf, professional pest management, nursery and vegetation management markets. Committed to quality through service, Target is ISO 9002 certified and provides specialized training and education programs in risk management, worker safety and regulatory compliance.

Western Farm Service
1015 Linda Vista Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069
760-744-2514, Toll free: 1-800-223-4749
Fax: 760-744-2239
E-mail: irma@wfssanmarcos.com or lena@wfssanmarcos.com
Web site: www.westernfarmservice.com

Distributor of fertilizers, chemicals and horticultural supplies. Licensed pest control advisors and lab services.

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AGRICULTURAL SUPPLY MANUFACTURERS

Emerald Plains
PO Box 28105, Anaheim, CA   92809-0136
714-692-3354, Fax: 714-261-9019
E-mail: Sales@emeraldplains.com
Web site: www.emeraldplains.com

Emerald Plains is the home of E Z GREEN®, a low odor, composted organic fertilizer made from chicken manure that contains both major and trace elements. It is available in bulk and 50 lb. bags. E Z GREEN® has been listed by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) for use in organic production. Emerald Plains is also an authorized distributor of agricultural gypsum from U.S. Gypsum (USG) and of a new organic pesticide, CM-PowderGard® from ACM-Texas, LLC.

PBM Supply & Manufacturing, Inc.
41648 Eastman Drive , Murrieta, CA   92562
951-696-5477, Fax: 951-696-2730
Toll free: 866-922-7627
E-mail: mikew@pbmsprayers.com
Web site: www.pbmsprayers.com

PBM Supply & Manufacturing, Inc. is a manufacturer and distributor of sprayers for the agricultural and pest control industries. A family-owned business since 1969, PBM specializes in high quality spraying equipment manufactured in our modern, well-equipped facilities in Chico, California. We also offer custom-built sprayers of all types. “Custom to you is stock to us.” Repair parts and service are also an integral part of our business, and we carry a multi-million-dollar inventory of parts to back you up.

Syngenta Professional Products
Kimberly Gard
824 Porter Way, Fallbrook, CA   92028
760-451-9989, Fax: 760-451-9994
E-mail: Kimberly.gard@syngenta.com
Web site: www.syngentaprofessionalproducts.com

Syngenta is a basic manufacturer of fungicides, insecticides, herbicides and plant growth regulators for the turf, ornamental and aquatic markets.

Westbridge Agricultural Products
1260 Avenida Chelsea, Vista, CA 92081
800-876-2767, Fax: 760-599-5965
E-mail: wrg@westbridge.com
Web site: www.westbridge.com

Westbridge manufactures and sells plant growth regulators, biostimulants, and organic fertilizers under the names of Soil TRIGGRR, Foliar TRIGGRR, Organic TRIGGRR, Organic BioLink®, and Sunburst Products. For all your organic fertilizer needs. Westbridge also custom manufactures traditional and organic fertilizers.

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ATTORNEYS

Law Offices of Mark A. Anderson, Inc.
145 S. Fig Street, Escondido, CA   92025
760-489-2938, Fax: 760-489-2938

Valley Center office by appointment only:
28714 Valley Center Road, Suite D

Estate planning specialist; wills, trusts, probate, trust administration, powers of attorney. Twenty-five years experience.

Stephen V. Lopardo
205 W. Alvarado Street, Fallbrook, CA 92028
760-728-1154, Fax: 760-728-9648
E-mail: svlopardo@sbcglobal.net

Real estate development and agricultural law.

Lounsbery Ferguson Altona & Peak LLP
960 Canterbury Place, Suite 300
Escondido, CA 92025
760-743-1201, Fax: 760-743-9926
Web site: www.lfap.com

Business and real estate transactions and litigation, including land use, employment and corporate. Free initial consultation.

John Smylie, Attorney at Law
3643 Grand Avenue, San Marcos, CA 92078
760-727-4248, Fax: 760-598-8694
E-mail: Smyli001@aol.com
Web site: www.smylielaw.com

Estate planning, trusts, probate and business law, limited liability companies, corporations, partnerships, general civil litigation. Free initial consultation. 10% discount for Farm Bureau members.

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AUTOMOBILE DEALERS

The following San Diego County Dodge dealers offer Farm Bureau members a $500 corporate rebate on a large selection of vehicles. New members are eligible after a 30-day waiting period. Look for the dealer nearest you.

Carl Burger’s Dodge/Chrysler/Jeep World
8355 Hercules Street, La Mesa, CA 91942
619-462-9321, Fax: 619-463-1491
Fleet Director: Ralph Lawler
E-mail: Ralph@carlburger.com
Web site: www.carlburger.com

Frahm Dodge
1983 Hamner Avenue, Norco, CA 92080
951-272-3110, Fax: 951-734-7632
Fleet Manager: Mike Frost
Web site: www.frahmdodge.com

John Hine Pontiac Mazda Dodge
1545 Camino del Rio South
San Diego, CA 92108
(On Highway 8 in Mission Valley’s Auto Circle)
619-297-4251, Fax: 619-297-8108
Fleet Manager: Jeff Eddington
Web site: www.johnhine.com

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BANKS AND LENDING INSTITUTIONS

American AgCredit
Gregg Warren, Vice President/Branch Manager
960 Canterbury Place, Suite 210
E scondido, CA 92025
760-746-5055, Fax: 760-746-5814
E-mail: Gwarren@agloan.com
Web site: www.agloan.com

Competitive financing to meet the needs of agribusiness in the 21st century.

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ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES

CED Consolidated Electrical Distributors, Inc.
2160 Meyers Avenue, Escondido, CA 92029
760-747-2900, Fax: 760-740-0624
Web site: www.cedescondido.com

Authorized distributor for a full line of electrical supplies.

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ENGINEERING CONTRACTING/SURVEYING

William Karn Surveying, Inc.
129 W. Fig Street, Fallbrook, CA 92028
760-728-1134, Fax: 760-728-3209
E-mail: billkarn@tfb.com

Civil engineering and surveying. We specialize in land development, minor and major subdivisions, grading plans and septic systems.

McDonald-Western
28890-A Lilac Road, Valley Center, CA 92082
Mailing address: PO Box 3336, Escondido, CA 92033-3336
760-749-8847, Toll free: 800-231-2287
Fax: 760-749-8471
E-mail: McWest@firedept.net

General engineering contractors specializing in land subdivisions, grove road building, ponds, custom home and commercial pads, drainage problems, rip-rap work, and related soil and water conservation projects. State licensed, bonded and insured. In business since 1968. Our motto is: Please call at any hour…we want to EARN your business.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Del Mar Fairgrounds
2260 Jimmy Durante Boulevard, Del Mar, CA 92014
858-755-1161, Fax: 858-481-7338
Information line: 858-793-5555
Web site: www.sdfair.com

Home of the:

• San Diego County Fair
• Del Mar National Horse Show
• Del Mar Thoroughbred Club
• Del Mar Holiday of Lights

We can host your next event, trade show or party.

Oak Grove Museum and Gardens
37642 Highway 79, Oak Grove, CA 92086
951-767-3818

National and state historic monument 23 miles east of Temecula on Highway 79. Open weekends Memorial Day through Labor Day. Admission is FREE! Also cut flowers: lilacs, roses, daffodils, etc. Gift shop.

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EQUIPMENT SALES & SERVICE

Harrison’s Equipment
2054 N. Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos, CA 92069
760-744-5966, Fax: 760-744-8280
Web site: www.harrisonsequipment.com

Modern shop facilities, factory trained experienced technicians. We service all types of gasoline-powered farm and grove equipment: chain saws, mowers, sprayers, pumps, mixers, generators and more. We sell quality Stihl and Honda products. Family owned and operated for over 35 years.

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FUEL AND PROPANE

Fallbrook Oil
Lee Traut
1208 S. Main Street, Fallbrook, CA   92028
760-728-7703 or 760-728-1723
In Riverside County call 951-676-3288
Fax: 760-728-5110

Agricultural—Construction—Industrial. Offering bulk deliveries of gasoline, clear and red dye diesel fuel, motor oils, major brand lubricants and kerosene. Tanks and pumps are available. An independent franchise of Pacific Pride. 24-hour automated fueling. Competitively priced; please call for quote. Fast and reliable service you can depend on.

Fallbrook Propane Gas Company
412 S. Main Street, Fallbrook, CA 92028
760-728-9353, Fax: 760-728-6098

10¢ per gallon off regular retail price for Farm Bureau members.

Andrew Thweatt– SKS, Inc.
PO Box 469110, Escondido, CA 92046-9110
858-530-1193, Toll free: 800-275-0839
Fax: 760-432-6558
E-mail: athweatt@sksoil.com
Web site: www.sksoil.com

Petroleum distribution. Farm Bureau member since 1965.

Shuster Oil
Bob and Richard Shuster
635 West Third, Escondido, CA 92026
760-745-0591, Fax: 760-745-3951
Bob’s e-mail: Oildrop@juno.com
Richard’s e-mail: Greasespot1@juno.com

Petroleum distribution. Gasoline, diesel and lubricants delivered to your ranch. Serving San Diego County agriculture since 1924. Farm Bureau member.

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GENERAL CONTRACTORS – HOMES

Pardee Homes
12626 High Bluff Drive #100, San Diego, CA 92130
858-794-2500, Fax: 858-794-2599
Web site: www.PardeeHomes.com

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INSURANCE AGENCIES

Bertelsen's Insurance Firm
Marisa Bertelsen (CA Lic. #0D03360)
Thomas W. Bertelsen (CA Lic. #0533143)
11906 Paseo Lucido, #149, San Diego, CA 92128
Mailing address: PO Box 2242, San Diego, CA 92192-2442
858-623-8775; Fax: 858-716-3888
E-mail: lifeorhealthinsure.info@yahoo.com

For members of the agriculture community who seek dependable and affordable life insurance planning. Personal service at your place (English and Spanish).

Montoya Insurance Agency
Jim Montoya, Agent, Owner
Jennifer Horton, CISR, Agent
1672 E. Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92027
760-746-0721, Toll free: 800-746-0721
Fax: 760-746-7968
E-mail: simontoya@yahoo.com

Certified crop agent. Farm Bureau discounts on health, auto, farm, workers’ comp.

Murria & Frick Insurance, Inc.
380 Stevens Avenue, First Floor
Solana Beach, CA 92075
858-259-5800, Toll free: 800-877-9353
Fax: 858-259-6069
E-mail: admin@murriafrick.com
Web site: www.murriafrick.com

We can help you with all your insurance needs, personal and business. 25+ years experience in agriculture coverage. Discounts for Farm Bureau members’ auto coverage.

Pan American Underwriters, Inc.
Joseph O’Brien
86-695 Avenue 54, Suite G
Coachella, CA   92236
760-399-0041, Fax: 760-399-5518
E-mail: webmaster@paula.com
Web site: www.paula.com

Commercial insurance brokers handling workers’ comp, health, property, casualty and life. Certified crop insurance agent.

Ross-Barnett Insurance Agency, Inc.
Nick Barnett CIC, President
170 S. Escondido Boulevard, Escondido, CA 92025
Mailing address: PO Box 1116, Escondido, CA 92033-1116
760-745-2151, Toll free: 800-748-5745
Fax: 760-745-0768
E-mail: service@barnettinsurance.com

Farm Bureau member providing insurance “with service” since 1951. Farm Bureau member discounts for Allied, Nationwide and State Fund.

Kenneth Sawyer Insurance Brokers
Kenneth Sawyer
2555 Morena Boulevard, Suite D, San Diego, CA   92110
619-858-7700, Fax: 619-858-9928
E-mail: sawyer01@aol.com

We specialize in insuring food and dairy distributors.

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IRRIGATION SUPPLIES

CBJT, Inc. dba Agricultural Supply
1435 Simpson Way, Escondido, CA 92029
760-737-2442, Fax: 760-741-9412
Web site: www.agsupply.com

Drip & microsprinkler irrigation systems, custom mix liquid fertilizers and injectors, irrigation pumps sales, aluminum and pump rental.

Grangetto’s Farm & Garden Supply
1105 W. Mission, Escondido, CA 92025
760-745-4671, Fax: 760-745-4138
Web site: www.grangettos.com

Additional locations:
189 S. Rancho Santa Fe Road, Encinitas, CA 92024
760-944-5777

530 Alvarado Street, Fallbrook, CA 92028
760-728-6127

29219 Juba Road, Valley Center, CA 92082
760-749-1828

Fertilizers, chemicals, irrigation supplies and power tools. Serving the needs of the grower, landscaper and home gardener since 1952. 10% discount for Farm Bureau members.

John Deere Water Technologies formerly Roberts Irrigation Products, Inc.
700 Rancheros Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069-3007
760-744-4511, Toll free: 800-685-5557
Fax: 760-744-0914
Web site: www.robertsirrigation.com

John Deere Water Technologies is a leading manufacturer of micro and drip irrigation products. Our most recognizable products include RO-DRIP® Drip Tape, MAX FLAT HOSE®, SPOT-SPITTER® Spray Stake and 435/436 Sprinklers. Deere & Company has been a world leader in drip irrigation and places the highest importance on product quality, customer service, and research and development.

T-Systems International, Inc.
7545 Carroll Road, San Diego, CA 92121
858-578-1860, Toll free: 800-765-1860
Fax: 858-578-2344
E-mail: marketing@t-tape.com
Web site: www.t-Tape.com

Manufacturer of T-Tape, the world’s leading drip irrigation tape.

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LAND USE

The Lightfoot Planning Group
5750 Fleet Street, Suite 250, Carlsbad, CA   92008
760-692-1924, Fax: 760-692-1935
E-mail: orven@lightfootpg.com
Web site: http://lightfootpg.com

Since 1978, The Lightfoot Planning Group has built a solid reputation as a respected land use planning design firm. Our firm provides services ranging from processing zoning permits for existing operations such as farmworker housing and greenhouse permits, to development plans and General Plan amendments for potential future land use changes. We offer a wide range of viable solutions to land use issues while being responsive to our clients’ specific project goals, timelines and budgetary needs, with sensitivity to environmental constraints, political nuances, and neighborhood concerns.

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NURSERIES

Briggs Tree Company
1111 Poinsettia Avenue, Vista, CA 92081
760-727-2727, Fax: 760-727-8583
Web site: www.briggstree.com

A family owned and operated wholesale nursery since it was established in 1974, Briggs Tree Company supplies the landscape industry and general public with uncommon plant varieties not found in most nurseries. Products include premier lines of trees in many sizes as well as annuals and perennials, ground cover, shrubs and vines grown on more than 180 acres of production growing grounds. Farm Bureau members receive a 15% discount on any products purchased. Delivery service available anywhere in the continental United States.

Cal-Native Plants LLC
25735 Garbani Road, Menifee, CA   92584
951-301-8075, Fax: 951-301-8314
Web site: www.cal-nativeplants.com, www.agrocoir.com, www.agrococo.com

A grower of California “friendly” and native plants, Cal-Native Plants LLC employs only organic growing methods and uses AgroCoir®, a coconut byproduct. AgroCoir® is a renewable, ecologically safe media, having a sponge-like structure that absorbs about eight times its weight in water while providing superior ventilation to plant roots.

Miramar Wholesale Nurseries, Inc.
Interstate 805 at Governor Drive
PO Box 22598, San Diego, CA 92192
858-552-0592, Fax: 858-552-8621
Web site: www.MiramarNurseries.com

Where commercial property owners throughout southern California go for quality plant materials.

Simpson’S “Garden Town” ® Nursery
13925 Highway 94 ( Campo Road) at Proctor Valley Road
Jamul, CA 91935
619-669-1977
Web site: www.simpsonsnursery.com

A full selection of annuals, perennials, grasses, herbs, cactus, succulents, seeds and bulbs, trees and shrubs of all kinds, fertilizers, compost and much more. There are two auto barns of antique vehicles, muscle cars and trucks. We also have gift shops and an area for scheduled events. Family owned since 1968.

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PACKING HOUSES

Calavo Growers, Inc.
Southern Packinghouse
28410 Vincent Moraga Drive, Temecula, CA 92390
951-676-7331, Fax: 951-676-7368
E-mail: PacO@calavo.com

Northern Packinghouse
655 W Main Street, Santa Paula, CA 93061
805-525-4461, Fax: 805-525-1296
E-mail: MikeD@calavo.com

Grower, packer, shipper. Organic certified.

ECO Farms Avocado
28790 Las Haciendas, Temecula, CA 92590
951-676-4047, Toll free: 800-350-4326
Fax: 951-587-6487
E-mail: enola@ecofarmsusa.com

Grower, packer, shipper. Organic and commercial.

H&H Avocado Company
350 N. Cypress Street, Orange, CA   92866
800-422-4113, ext. 202
E-mail: ernie@prime-produce.com
Web site: www.prime-produce.com

California avocado packer and shipper since 1941.

Henry Avocado Corporation
2355 E. Lincoln Avenue, Escondido, CA 92027
760-745-6632, Fax: 760-745-5043
E-mail: Phil@Henryavocado.com

Avocado grove management, packing and fruit buying.

Index Fresh of California
18184 Slover Avenue, Bloomington, CA 92316
Mailing address: PO Box 250
909-877-0999, Fax: 909-877-0495
E-mail: admin@indexfresh.com
Web site: www.indexfresh.com

Southern Field Station
PO Box 1835, Temecula, CA 92593
951-676-8696, Fax: 951-693-4097

Grower, packer, shipper.

McDaniel Fruit Co., Inc.
965 E. Mission Road, Fallbrook, CA 92028
Mailing address: PO Box 2588
Fallbrook, CA 92088-2588
760-728-8438, Fax: 760-728-5627
E-mail: larry@mcdanielavocado.com
Web site: www.mcdanielavocado.com

Grower, packer, shipper. Organically certified.

Mission Produce, Inc.
28071 Diaz Road, Box C, Temecula, CA 92590
Toll free: 800-332-9814, Fax: 951-695-4637
E-mail: Amunoz@missionpro.com
Web site: www.missionpro.com

Avocado packer and shipper.

Rainbow Valley Orchards
5115 5th Street, Rainbow, CA 92028
760-728-2905, Fax: 760-723-2144
Rich Hart: 760-497-0518
Web site: www.rvoorganic.com

Organic citrus and avocado packing and shipping.

Sunrise Farms, Inc.
3110 Scott Street, Vista, CA   92081
Mailing address: PO Box 460489, Escondido, CA   92046-0489
760-598-3276, Fax: 760-598-3274
E-mail: srfinc@sunrisefarmscitrus.com
Web site: www.sunrisefarmscitrus.com

Organic certified and conventional citrus packer, shipper, grower. We can help to convert your groves to organic! 25 years experience.

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REAL ESTATE SERVICES

Cushman & Wakefield
D. Matt Marschall, Managing Director
1750 Fifth Avenue, 4th Floor, San Diego, CA 92101
619-744-4040, ext. 2003, Fax: 619-744-4041
E-mail: matt.marschall@cushwake.com
Web site: http://valuation.cushwake.com

Agricultural property appraisal and consultation a specialty.

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RESOURCE CONSERVATION

Upper San Luis Rey Resource Conservation District
PO Box 921, Pauma Valley, CA 92061
760-742-3564, Fax: 760-742-1588

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SOLAR ENERGY POWER

Western Solar
14211 Garden Road, Poway, CA 92064
858-668-1701, Fax: 858-668-1714
E-mail: westernsolar@cox.net
Web site: www.western-solar.com

Solar electric power. Secure your power rates for your future. Photovoltaic systems scaleable to the smallest or largest power need. Federal tax credits for 30% and significant rebates are available.

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TIRES

Golden State Tire
630 Rock Springs Road, Escondido, CA 92025
760-747-0923, Fax: 760-747-1604

One of the largest farm tire dealers in California. Family owned and locally operated since 1975. We carry a complete line of tires and tubes for tractors, cars, trucks, lawn and garden, forklifts and off-road. Farm Bureau member discounts. “Our reputation rides on what we sell.”

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TRADE ORGANIZATIONS

California Landscape Contractors Association
630 Enterprise Street, Escondido, CA 92029
888-900-2522
E-mail: info@clcasandiego.org
Web site: www.clcasandiego.org

Call for a complimentary member directory. Services include landscape construction, maintenance, tree service, hardscaping, irrigation management, landscape supplies, woodwork and design-build.

San Diego County Flower & Plant Association
5600 Avenida Encinas #108, Carlsbad, CA 92008
760-431-2572, Fax: 760-431-8834
E-mail: info@flowerandplant.org

Our mission is to strengthen, advance, and support the floriculture industry in Southern California.

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VEHICLES – UTILITY

Pacific Golf Cars
361 N. Andreasen Drive, Escondido, CA 92029
760-745-9503, Fax: 760-745-9504
Web site: www.pacificgolfcars.com

Club Car and CARRYALL dealer. We sell and service new and used golf, utility, and recreational vehicles for all farm and ranch operations. In Escondido 30 years. 10% or more discount on new vehicles to Farm Bureau members.

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WATER AGENCIES

San Diego County Water Authority
4677 Overland Avenue, San Diego, CA 92123
858-522-6600
Web site: www.sdcwa.org

Water wholesaler.

Yuima Municipal Water District
PO Box 177, Pauma Valley, CA 92061-0177
760-742-3704, Fax: 760-742-2069

Municipal water district.

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WATER TREATING & RECYCLING

Pure-O-Tech, Inc.
520 S. Andreasen Drive, Escondido, CA 92029
760-480-4488, Fax: 760-480-4477
E-mail: jpage@pureotech.com
Web site: www.pureotech.com
Contact: Jim Page

Solutions to your water quality concerns from supply to runoff and recycling. System designs are based upon water and effluent analysis together with required flow rates. Free site evaluations and grant proposals provided.

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WEATHER REPORTING

Fox Weather, LLC
726 13th Street, Suite B, Fortuna, CA 95540
Mailing address: PO Box 746
805-469-1368, Fax: 707-725-9380

Web site for Farm Bureau members only: www.foxweather2.com

Local weather forecasts, fruit frost, 10-day extended forecasts, 30-day and seasonal outlook. Fax or Internet. Sign up online for our e-mail service and additional products at www.foxweather.com.

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