Freeze warnings continue to be in effect for Ventura County. A freeze warning means temperatures 29 and 32 degrees for two or more consecutive hours are imminent. Avocado orchards face the same fate they did last year with the tri-county’s crop suffering massive losses. Citrus crop loss for 2013 was reported at $441 million. Micro-sprinklers and burn barrels are used to preserve crops including citrus, avocados and berries. Wind machines have been effective in holding temperatures inside groves above critical levels, maintaining safe conditions and protecting both oranges and mandarins from damage. The area has also seen changes in the types of crops being grown due to drought conditions. Berries are among the hardest hit, while lima beans are less water-intensive to grow. Photos courtesy Sebastian Ramirez.