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LWV League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Fresno County, CA November 2, 2004 Election
 Smart Voter Gena M. Nonini

Candidate for
Board Member; Fresno Irrigation District; Division 5

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Biographical Highlights
  • Occupation: Farmer / Agricultora
  • Third generation farmer and resident of the greater Fresno area. Gena's family has been an active part of the community for over 100+ years.
  • Graduate of the local Fresno Central High School, and has earned degrees in agriculture at Cal Poly University (BS) and Arizona State University (MS)
  • Worked for a Fortune 500 food company, and launched both a farming company and trading company.
  • Established Marian Farms in 1990 that produces the highest quality of Demeter Certified farm products in the United States.
  • Serves as Secretary of the Executive Board of the Raisin Administrative Committee.
  • Serves as President of the Josephine Porter Institute that educates farmers and consumers on biodynamic farming methods and food products.
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Top Priorities if Elected
  • Build bridges to address distribution and conservation of both farmers and urban residences.
  • To expand and develop a economic and environmental policy that encompasses sustainable management practices for providing water to the district.
  • Strategic and long-term planning must continue in the area of water allocation, waste water management, and fresh water distribution.
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Key Endorsements
  • California Small Business Roundtable
  • California Small Business Association
 
Campaign Contact Information
Website: http://www.genanonini.com


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