July 30,1996 Dear Subscriber My name is ARAKI, a Japanese extension agent. I have been working for Hiroshima Extension Office for three years. Now I am studying the sustainable agriculture in U.S.A. At first, please let me ask a question. What is SAREP in California? I heard SAREP was established by State Government based on State law. Is it true? My E-mail address is yaraki@sc.maff.go.jp Please send me your explanation about SAREP.