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Xiong says he appreciates the incentives from SWEEP for drip irrigation systems as well as technical assistance. He says his water savings have in turn helped him save time and money. Read more about CDFA’s SWEEP program. <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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