Limoneira Expands Board of Directors

Limoneira Company

, a leading agribusiness with prime agricultural land and operations, real estate and water rights in California, today announced the election of Scott Slater to its Board of Directors, effective September 25, 2012. With the election of Mr. Slater, the Board now consists of eleven members, of which eight are independent pursuant to the NASDAQ rules. “We are pleased that Scott has accepted the invitation to join our Board of Directors,” said Harold Edwards, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Scott is a leading authority on land and water resources in California, which is an important aspect of Limoneira's long-term business model. We will benefit from his tremendous experience and counsel in our future endeavors.” Scott Slater commented, “Over its long history, Limoneira has built a strong business and is well-positioned to benefit from its growing agribusiness, real estate assets, and extensive water rights in California. I look forward to applying my experience and providing my insights as Limoneira continues to capitalize on its long-term potential.” Mr. Slater currently serves as the President and General Counsel of Cadiz Inc., a Los Angeles-based land and water resource management company which owns approximately 45,000 acres of land in three areas of eastern San Bernardino County, California. For 27 years, Mr. Slater's practice has been focused on litigation and the negotiation of agreements related to the acquisition, distribution, and treatment of water. He has served as lead negotiator on a number of important water transactions, including the negotiation of the largest conservation-based water transfer in United States history on behalf of the San Diego County Water Authority. Mr. Slater is also the author of California Water Law and Policy, the state's leading treatise on the subject, and has taught water law and policy courses at University of California, Santa Barbara, Pepperdine University, and the University of Western Australia, among others. Additionally, Mr. Slater is a shareholder at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, where he leads the national water practice.