diff --git a/src/wuttafarm/cli/process_webhooks.py b/src/wuttafarm/cli/process_webhooks.py
index 9731247..9d66a70 100644
--- a/src/wuttafarm/cli/process_webhooks.py
+++ b/src/wuttafarm/cli/process_webhooks.py
@@ -94,8 +94,7 @@ class ChangeProcessor:
                 return
 
             # delete corresponding record from our app
-            obj = importer.get_target_object((change.uuid,))
-            if obj:
+            if obj := importer.get_target_object((change.farmos_uuid,)):
                 importer.delete_target_object(obj)
 
     # TODO: this should live elsewhere