September has arrived, with it, a new season of Limoneira goodness! This month, we bring many delicious and refreshing drink recipes as summer ends and autumn begins. We’re also sharing the latest of all we’ve been up to here at the Ranch!

Here at the Limoneira Ranch, we are dedicated to promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (“DEI”) within our workplace. Embracing a diverse and inclusive workforce has enabled us to encourage innovation, expand our global reach, provide better services to our customers, and strengthen our corporate governance. We take pride in creating an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is appreciated for their unique differences. We also prioritize the safety and well-being of our employees, recognizing their human rights. By offering affordable housing and best-in-class benefits, we actively demonstrate our commitment to creating a workplace where all individuals are respected, valued, and empowered. Our approach to DEI is a testament to our dedication to creating a positive, inclusive, and innovative atmosphere. By fostering an environment in which diversity, equity, and inclusion thrive, we strengthen our global presence by more accurately representing the diversity of customers and investors.

This month’s recipe is a Limoneira favorite—a nice and refreshing peach lemonade! This delicious peach lemonade is brought to us by @squeeze.es. Relax and enjoy a nice cool sip of this exquisite drink!

Unlike lemons, money doesn’t grow on trees, so the Limoneira Employee Scholarship Fund committee works hard to raise yearly funds! All proceeds are awarded to our employees or their dependents who pursue higher education. Most recently, the committee awarded over $13,000 to deserving applicants.

One of our recent scholarship recipients, Denis Reyes Loa, says, “I am a first-generation student that will be attending California Lutheran University this upcoming fall. I plan to double major in Business Administration and Spanish. After graduating, I hope to get a job in a well-recognized company that values making a positive impact in our society.”

Savor the delight of an Aperol Spritz made with our own luscious Limoneira® oranges! The talented mixologists at Rocks and Drams crafted this zesty delight that will transport you to a world of citrus-infused splendor. Enjoy Italian bliss with every sip no matter where you are! Let’s make it!

Line a wine glass with orange wheels. Add ice. Pour in 6 ounces of Aperol Liqueur and top off with Cava. Enjoy!

Limoneira has partnered with UC Riverside and other citrus growers in California to combat Huanglongbing. HLB blocks the flow of nutrients through the trees. It starts with small yellow asymmetrical leaves and progresses to branch dieback. At one point, the fruit won’t be able to ripen properly, resulting in a few small, deformed fruits that are bitter to taste. Eventually, the tree will die.

California has thankfully not been ravaged by HLB, but we know it is imperative that we help in the fight against this disease. To that end, we helped raise $8 million as part of the California Citrus Research Foundation to build a biosafety level 3 laboratory where UCR scientists are hard at work to find an end to HLB!

Elevate your next cocktail-drinking experience with the citrusy delight of our handpicked Limoneira® lemons! The classic French 75 is a timeless indulgence, a masterpiece of class and elegance, and you can make it at home using our citrus. The French 75 is a little slice of heaven in every sip! Watch this video for the recipe. 

Labor Day is celebrated all across the country, but Tulsa, Oklahoma, celebrates a little differently—with a yummy, lemony twist! Since Labor Day 1994, all the kids across Tulsa have volunteered their time to sell lemonade for the children and families at the Tulsa Day Center for the Homeless in an event known as “Lemon-Aid”! The first seven years of Lemon-Aid raised $350,000 with the help of 10,000 youth volunteers. After an extended pause, Lemon-Aid Day is coming back to Tulsa. We love seeing how impactful our favorite fruit can be. The humble lemon can make the biggest difference!

Simone Grant from Parkersburg, West Virginia—Congratulations! You are this month’s winner! Thank you to all of you for joining in on the Limoneira fun! Make sure to check your inboxes to see if you are next month’s winner!

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