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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 accommodate additional people, we have changed the date for EGAP’s first agriculture summit meeting. The new date is October 3, 2012. The meeting will be held from 11 am to 2 pm at Cocina del Charro restaurant in Escondido.

Lunch will be provided and is sponsored by Grangetto’s Farm and Garden Supply. Please RSVP to karen.grangetto@gmail.com.

Mark your calendars and don’t miss this important event!

Agriculture Summit to Address Critical Issues: The future of Escondido agriculture is at a crossroads and the upcoming Agriculture Summit will address important issues related to the sustainability of agriculture in the Escondido area. The program will include a variety of guest speakers covering the following topics:

  • Review of EGAP’s Efforts in 2011 and 2012
  • The Farm Economy: Escondido and San Diego County
  • The Impact of Rising Water Prices
  • The Marriage of Agriculture and Recycled Water
  • Specific Strategies for Helping Agriculture Thrive
  • Moving Forward – Challenges, Goals, and Key Activities

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