Farming is still an option for Dalidio

September 21, 2006 – Letters to the Editor – New Times

Mr. Dalidio reports that he is unable to farm his 131 acres of prime agricultural land because “it is surrounded by stores.” Why? The sun still shines, water is there, the rich soil unsurpassed anywhere awaits planting. Soil, water, sun: the basic ingredients for farming. The lush verdant rows of healthy crops have always provided a unique and delightful entrance to San Luis Obispo.

Big-box stores have a notoriously short lifespan. Since Mr. Dalidio no longer wishes to farm, he could lease or sell his ranch with the proviso that it remain in farming and his name: Dalidio Ranch would remain the title of the property. What a wonderful permanent legacy this would be for Mr. Dalidio!

“I think having land and not ruining it is the most beautiful art that anybody could ever want to own.” Andy Warhol

Jean Wright, San Luis Obispo