Lemons! Limones! Citrons! Whatever you call them, August is the month of Lemons! There is so much lemony goodness to celebrate, starting with National Lemon Meringue Pie Day on August 15^th. Cool off with some refreshing lemonade on National Lemonade Day on August 20^th. Finish out the month by whipping up a recipe using your favorite Limoneira® lemon on National Lemon Juice Day on August 29^th!

Limoneira held its inaugural Investor Day on June 26th, 2023! The day featured highlights of Limoneira's business achievements in recent years and our strategic vision for the future. We spent the time showing off our sustainability initiatives through a live exhibition of our farming, water, and solar operations—receiving praise for the effort and innovation through which Limoneira has pursued ESG.

Amy Fukutomi, Vice President of Compliance & Corporate Secretary, commented, "Our commitment to ESG is deeply embedded in our culture. We have 130 years of sustainability success."

We are very excited about our Limoneira future!

National Lemonade Day is quickly approaching! Quench your summer thirst with a Limoneira® Lemon-Limeade! On August 20^th, pick out your favorite Limoneira lemons and limes and try out this delicious recipe courtesy of @squeeze.es.

The zingy combination of Limoneira® lemons and limes creates a citrus symphony that's simply irresistible. Squeeze, mix, and pour yourself a glass of pure sunshine. Join us in raising a glass to the perfect summer concoction!

New Lemons on the Block—the Limco 8A Lemon!⁠ Back in the 1940s, Limoneira developed the Limco 8A right in Limoneira's Olivelands 8-A Orchard. This variety of lemons is more resistant to disease, yields more fruit, is high in quality, and has a longer shelf-life. The Limco 8A remains one of the standard bearers in lemon production worldwide. Innovation is at the heart of the Limoneira way, aiming to bring you the best citrus!

Take me out to the lemon grove! Take me out to the fields!

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What do baseball and lemons have in common? Bob Lemon and Chet Lemon! As baseball season enters into full swing, let's talk about Limoneira's favorite players.

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Bob was a pitcher and manager in the MLB and was elected to the National Baseball of Fame in 1976. As a player, Bob was a 7-time all-star and 2-time world series champion. ⁠

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Chet is a former MLB outfielder and had the highest single-season tally of outfield putouts since 1951. He was a 3-time all-star and world series champion.

Limoneira has teamed up with Norwegian company Desert Control! We are applying their Liquid Natural Clay (LNC) to the soil in our orchards in Yuma. LNC helps restore & enhance our soil ecosystems. This allows us to reduce our water usage & helps us improve our water and fertilizer efficiency!

Limoneira's got a new partner in lime! The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing more than $3.1 billion in 141 projects geared toward helping climate-smart farmers. The USDA is funding the project "A Vibrant Future," where Limoneira, along with other industry partners, are adopting more climate-smart practices and processes to produce climate-smart produce. Limoneira is proud to be a part of creating a Vibrant Future with the best quality climate-smart citrus!

To celebrate National Lemon Meringue Pie Day on August 15^th, put a little twist on this classic dessert—Lemon Meringue Pie Nice Cream! No need for hot ovens raising up the heat in your home! Instead, try this delicious recipe for a cool, refreshing, and nutritious treat!

In honor of Lemon Juice Day, observed on August 29^th, let's take a walk through the history of the lemon! Lemons are thought to have first grown in Assam, a region in northeast India. From there, it made its way to Europe through the Mediterranean. The lemon was brought to the Americas in 1493 when Christopher Columbus brought lemon seeds to Hispaniola. By the 1800s, lemons are a sign of wealth, and people grow trees outside of their homes to show their affluence and perfume their lawns with the delicious scent of citrus. During the California Gold Rush in 1849, lemons are in high demand for their scurvy-preventing properties. In the 1900s, the name "Lemon" becomes popular for boys and girls. With a history like that, lemons truly are the very zest!

This month's winner is Monica Dalto! Congratulations! Thank you for being a part of the family and keeping up with all things Limoneira. Check back next month to see if you're the next winner!

And don't forget - The ZEST IS YET TO COME!