A government agency is putting millions of dollars behind efforts to reduce agriculture related air pollution in Ventura County.
The Ventura County Air Pollution Control District is distributing nearly $4.6 million dollars to farms, ranches, and wholesale nurseries in the county to replace older, higher polluting ag equipment.
Two state programs provided funding for the effort. 59 pieces of equipment are being replaced, including 31 tractors, eight loaders, a grader, a bulldozer, and a forklift. Special emphasis was placed on helping ag businesses in low income areas.
It’s estimated that replacing the equipment will reduce annual carbon dioxide emissions in Ventura County by 713 metric tons, and diesel particulate matter by 2.4 tons.
