Low-Dust Nut Harvester Replacement Program
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Program Overview
The harvesting of almonds and walnuts includes three processes: shaking, sweeping (and drying), and picking up the nuts in a harvester that separates the almonds from dirt and debris-sometimes creating a large dust plume. The District has been working closely with representatives from the agricultural community to evaluate new harvesting equipment and practices that can effectively reduce dust from harvest activities. This includes working with the Almond Board of California to evaluate new low-dust technology nut harvesters.
Based on the significant dust emission reductions that low-dust harvesting equipment can provide, the District is offering funding for the replacement of older, conventional harvesters or sweepers with new, low-dust technology equipment. This incentive funding can also be packaged with our Tractor Replacement funding to upgrade your tractor used to pull harvesting equipment.
Incentive
- Incentive amounts have been established at 75% of eligible equipment costs, up to a maximum of $250,000 per unit
- Eligible Shaker/Sweeper Combination units are not subject to a maximum incentive
- Funding limited to a maximum of five pieces of equipment per applicant
Eligibility
- Eligible equipment includes PTO-driven or self-propelled nut harvesters
- Existing nut sweepers may be replaced with new shaker/sweeper combination units
- PTO-driven harvesters must be pulled with a tractor equipped with a Tier 4 Final or cleaner engine
- Must purchase an approved low-dust certified harvester. See Eligible Equipment List for approved models.
- Existing self-propelled harvesters must have an Uncontrolled (Tier 0), Tier 1, or Tier 2 engine
- Existing harvester must currently be in-use and in operable condition
- Replacement harvester must have less than 500 hours at the time of sale (if self-propelled)
- Equipment must be domiciled and operated 100% of the time within SJVAPCD
