County to investigate 4H/FFA verification measures for rooster limit exemption

In September 2011, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors took steps to eliminate cockfighting by approving an ordinance which included a limit on the number of roosters which may be on a property. The amendment included an exemption for approved 4H or Future Farmers of America projects, and the county supervisors also called for a review of the ordinance after one year to determine if changes were needed.

On Dec. 4, 2012, the Board of Supervisors directed the county’s Chief Administrative Officer to work with 4H and FFA poultry project leaders and county staff to explore options for possib...