PRM’s Sustainable Avocado Farming with Metropolitan Water District’s Innovative Conservation Program Funding

Performance Resource Management (PRM) proudly announces its involvement in the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California’s (MWD) esteemed Innovative Conservation Program (ICP). This vital program supports groundbreaking research and development in water-saving technologies, and we are incredibly proud to contribute to its mission.

The MWD’s ICP is a cornerstone for fostering innovation, providing crucial funding to public and private organizations dedicated to exploring and validating cutting-edge solutions for water conservation. This aligns perfectly with PRM’s core values and our commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable practices.

Our highlighted project within this initiative is “Soil Regeneration for More Avocados and Less Water: Performance Resource Management will test whether biology-based soil regeneration and precision soil monitoring technologies can reduce irrigation demand, restore soil health and improve crop yields for avocado growers in Southern California.”

This pioneering research into biology-based soil regeneration and precision soil monitoring aims to revolutionize how avocados are grown in our region. By focusing on fundamental soil health, we anticipate significant advancements in:

• Reducing Irrigation Demand: Smarter soil management means less water is needed for healthy crops.
• Restoring Soil Health: Enhancing the natural vitality of agricultural lands.
• Improving Crop Yields: Healthier soil directly translates to more abundant and higher-quality avocado harvests.

Our Journey to Sustainable Leadership: Proven Impact and Innovation

This project with the MWD builds upon a foundation of proven success and innovation in sustainable resource management. We’ve earned our reputation by consistently delivering remarkable results and setting new industry standards.

Our work at Brentwood Country Club stands as a prime example. The results were astounding: Brentwood Country Club achieved an initial 36% water savings, which compounded to an impressive 40% water savings (over 22 million gallons annually) in year two. Beyond water, our soil regeneration system delivered a 5x ROI in less than 12 months and significantly reduced electricity usage and labor costs by allowing them to eradicate aerification in their roughs, saving an estimated $150,000 annually while improving playing conditions.

These achievements, recognized through awards like the IPMAA award for excellence in environmental management and the MLB Eco Slugger for the Giants, celebrate our sustainable sports turf practices, highlighting our dedication to impactful, measurable results. We’re not just theorizing about sustainability; we’re implementing it, proving its economic and environmental benefits across diverse landscapes.

This project with the MWD is a natural evolution of our expertise. We’re applying the same scientific and biological approach that yielded such success in turf management to agriculture. Our goal is to empower avocado growers with the tools to conserve water, enrich their soil, and secure a more sustainable future for their crops and our environment.

Stay tuned as we embark on this exciting research, continuing our mission to transform resource management through science and innovation.