Stockton—Agro-Culture Liquid Fertilizers is planning a warehouse, distribution, and eventually a manufacturing operation at the Fairchild Industrial Park in east San Joaquin County. “The new site in Stockton is a prime location as our sales growth expands on the West Coast,” said Troy Bancroft, Agro-Culture president and CEO. The total project is 13.4 acres. Phase one includes 14,000 square feet and will employ 3-4 people. Phase two, anticipated within five years, is 30,000 square feet. The company, based in St. Johns, Mich., makes and markets in-house formulated and branded liquid fertilizers and supplements, targeted to those employing sustainable agricultural practices in over 40 states, Canada, Mexico, and Belize. Mike Ammann, president and CEO of San Joaquin Partnership, said the county is a hub of agricultural activity and a natural choice for Agro-Culture. He said the gross value of agricultural production in the county for 2010 was nearly $2 billion, with more than $25 billion in the other adjoining counties. Ammann said the county remains number one in wine grape acreage in the state and is strong in fruit, nut crops and vegetables, adding that the San Joaquin Valley is larger than all other U.S. states in agriculture production.
Transparency Across the Fertilizer Value-Chain