October 14, 2012 Escondido Growers for Agricultural Preservation, or EGAP, succeeded in getting some breaks, including relief from a 12 percent increase this year. Meanwhile, the relationship between EGAP and the city evolved into a collaboration that officials and growers hope will yield a sustainable, long-lasting solution to water concerns on both sides, as well… Continue reading Water Rate Relief Success
Month: January 2014
What to do with all that sewage?
March 9, 2008 – Escondido considers options for disposing of excess sewage. The city is feeling the pinch from an increasing amount of sewage needing disposal and is considering several options, including storing it in recreational lakes. Read the entire article at UT San Diego
Escondido Ag Update
January 22, 2013 It’s been a while since you’ve heard from EGAP, but that doesn’t mean we haven’t been hard at work to keep agriculture in Escondido. Met regularly with the EGAP Board and City Officials. In cooperation with the San Diego County Water Authority and Mission Resource Conservation District, EGAP received a grant from… Continue reading Escondido Ag Update
About EGAP
A recent article published in the Escondido Magazine about Escondido Growers for Agriculture Preservation provides details on our efforts and goals. Read article here: Escondido’s Agriculture – An Economic Engine for the Future
Escondido Ag Update
August 31, 2012 Escondido Agricultural Update- August 31, 2012: Escondido Magazine Features Farming. Check out the fall issue of Escondido Magazine which features several interesting articles on farming, including this one on EGAP and agriculture as an economic engine for the future. Escondido Magazine Article New Date for First Annual Agriculture Summit: In order to… Continue reading Escondido Ag Update