Measure J, Sonoma County

Sonoma County’s controversial Measure J heading to landslide defeat in initial ballot returns
“It’s no wonder why Measure J was opposed by a broad, robust and diverse group of organizations and businesses. I look at this broad coalition of support and I am encouraged.” In the end, voters appeared to decide the animal farms of Sonoma County ...
Sonoma County's Measure J ban on large animal farms appears headed for defeat
A controversial ban on large animal farms in Sonoma County appears to be heading for a major defeat, as early returns show 85% of the voters rejecting Measure J.
Controversial Sonoma County Measure J losing in victory for big farms
Measure J, the controversial Sonoma County proposition to ban factory farming, was trailing overwhelmingly in early returns Tuesday, with 85% of voters saying “no” and just 15% saying “yes.” It needed more than a 50% tally to pass.
Sonoma County voters defeat proposed CAFO ban
Sonoma County, California, voters roundly rejected a ballot measure that would have banned concentrated animal feeding operations.
Sonoma County rejects measure to restrict animal farms
Voters in Sonoma County, Calif., on Tuesday rejected Measure J, which would have limited the size of animal farming operations, PBS station KQED the reported. Agricultural leaders in California and other states watched the
Early Returns Show Sonoma County Voters Reject Measure to Ban CAFOs
Despite campaign spending topping $2 million, Measure J initiated by the Coalition to End Factory Farming, a collection of animal rights groups that have been active for years in Sonoma County, Calif., appears to be headed for defeat with 85% of voters rejecting it as of the latest updated results on Nov. 6.
Sonoma County Votes Down Animal Containment Measure, Early Results Show
In a win for farmers, Sonoma County voters struck down Measure J, a proposal to prohibit Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations.
A Sonoma County Ballot Measure Seeks to Outlaw Big Animal Farms. Farmers Say It Would Be Devastating
Measure J asks voters to ban large animal farms in Sonoma County. Proponents are concerned about animal welfare and environmental pollution. Opponents say those concerns are unfounded and, if approved,
California county rejects measure to limit factory farms
Measure J pitted animal-rights activists against dairy businesses in the famed California agricultural region of Sonoma County.
Solano County's Measure J ban on large animal farms appears headed for defeat
A controversial ban on large animal farms in Sonoma County appears to be heading for a major defeat, as early returns show 85% of the voters rejecting Measure J.
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Sonoma County child care ballot Measure I supporters declare victory
It also was fighting with Measure J, a contentious proposal that would force Sonoma County’s largest poultry and ...
California Ballot Measure Could Provide National Model for Factory Farm Bans
Along with olives, Chalice Farm also grows perennial vegetables, fruit and nuts on their sunshine-drenched land surrounded by ...