Water is essential.
Sustainable Water Solutions
Farmers are not wasting water. Farmers are among the most innovative water conservation leaders in California.
Smart water usage by farmers results in food on our table, natural fiber materials, and floral for the beautification of our landscapes. Affordable and sustainable water access is critical to preserving agriculture in Escondido.
We protect agriculture through sustainable water solutions. EGAP supports farmers with:
- Recycled water infrastructure
- Fair water pricing and agricultural water rates
- Irrigation innovation and water efficiency technology
- Conservation, sustainability, and long-term water resilience
- Saving the City of Escondido millions of dollars in wastewater disposal
Tapped Out: The EGAP Story
Watch our short film exploring the water challenges facing local agriculture and what’s at stake for Escondido’s farming future.
The Future of Farming Is Being Built Here
Agriculture and innovation are not opposites. Escondido is becoming a leader in:
- Smart irrigation
- Agricultural sensors
- Robotics
- Climate technology and resilience
- Data-driven farming systems
Check out the Escondido Ag X Innovation Hub
Escondido is uniquely positioned as a hub for AgTech. With a rich agricultural history, including being home to San Diego County’s first avocado tree in 1892, agriculture remains a $240 million contributor to the local economy. Regionally, North County has also become a magnet for technology and life sciences, attracting billions in investment. This intersection of agriculture and technology makes Escondido a natural home for AgTech innovation.
Strategic Partnerships
EGAP fosters strategic partnerships that help preserve agriculture as a vital part of Escondido’s future.
The San Diego County Farm Bureau is a non-profit organization supported solely by more than 4,000 dues-paying members.
Dedicated to advancing agricultural technology and food systems. AgX is designed to connect local farmers with tech entrepreneurs to build a resilient, shorter supply chain from farm to store shelf.
San Diego County Water Authority
The mission of the San Diego County Water Authority is to provide a safe and reliable supply of water to its member agencies serving the San Diego region.
Grangetto’s Farm & Garden Supply
Grangetto’s Farm & Garden Supply offer Expert Advice, Quality Garden, Grove & Landscape Supplies which sets Grangetto’s apart from the average box shop! Providing quality products and solutions for your growing needs is what we do best.
For more than 35 years, the Conservancy has protected over 7,000 acres of critical habitat from development across the watershed region.
An all-volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to preserving, promoting, and supporting the historic 3,510-acre Daley Ranch Preserve in Escondido.
Established in 1989, the San Dieguito River Park is a regional greenway that stretches 55 miles from the ocean in Del Mar to Volcan Mountain near Julian, preserving and interpreting natural and cultural resources of the San Dieguito River Valley.
Agriculture in Escondido is worth protecting. The work you’ve read about doesn’t happen without support from people who believe Escondido’s agricultural future is worth fighting for. Join us.