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Episode 35: The State of the Almond Industry with Richard Waycott

2/2/2023

In the latest Almond Journey Podcast episode, we revisit The Almond Conference 2022 with Almond Board President and CEO Richard Waycott to recap his message on the state of the almond industry. Waycott discusses grower profitability, water and biomass all while reflecting on his 20 years in the almond industry and his hope for what he has announced will be his final year leading The Almond Board of California.

In Today’s episode:
  • Reflect on the 2022 Almond Conference and the 2022 almond industry with Richard Waycott, Almond Board of California president and CEO
  • Explore the opportunities, challenges and optimistic future of almonds with one of the industry’s leaders
  • Learn about further innovation in almond production and by-product use
On the agricultural side, on the marketing side, on the regulatory side, there are just tremendous and innovative things going on.
Richard Waycott

Almond Board of California President and CEO Richard Waycott talking at the State of the Industry address at The Almond Conference 2022 in Sacramento, Ca.

The Almond Journey Podcast is brought to you by the Almond Board of California. This show explores how growers, handlers, and other stakeholders are making things work in their operations to drive the almond industry forward. Host Tim Hammerich visits with leaders throughout the Central Valley of California and beyond who are finding innovative ways to improve their operations, connect with their communities, and advance the almond industry.

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