SONOMA, CA-The initiative proposes to bring small-scale farms to 5 of 15 properties owned by the Sonoma County Agricultural and Open District, which will offer them for lease to small farmers before next year.

ANN ARBOR,MI-Merger with Commercial Net Lease Realty discussed, special meeting of stockholders scheduled for Nov. 19.

WINONA, MN-The maker of bolts and fasteners, which has opened up 155 stores over the last year, plans more ribbon-cuttings. The retailer is hoping for major sales once the econcomy recovers.

WASHINGTON, DC-A recent survey, conducted by CBIZ Valuation Counselors and the National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing & Care Industries, projects that a record $10.8 billion of financing may be provided to the sector in 2001. The previous record of actual financing was $9.4 billion in 1998.