As an organic farmer in Lagunitas for the last 27 years, I must correct several misconceptions that Brian Staley seems to be laboring under in his June 7 letter. 

But first, a personal plea to the community: I implore everyone to make the conversation about our wishes for this land, the golf course in the heart of the valley, to be positive. Let us put everything on the table—our needs and hopes for this commons—instead…