Almond Living Magazine

Class Is In for California Almond Growers

No matter the industry, efficiency is a top priority. Within the almond industry, almond growers and processors are always looking for the best and most efficient use of time, natural resources and other inputs to get the greatest output. To stay up to date on the latest almond farming practices that improve sustainability 1 and efficiency, the almond industry commits...

ABC Represents the Almond Community at 2016 Farm Tank Summit

Through an informational booth and speaking opportunities, Almond Board of California (ABC) represented the California almond community at last month’s 2016 Farm Tank Summit. ABC CEO Richard Waycott spoke on the Food Business Panel with other industry experts including Nick Kastle (The Morning Star Company), Jennifer Maloney (Bayer CropScience), Matt Wadiak (Blue Apron), Soren Bjorn (Driscoll’s), and Jon Bansen (Organic...

Making the Rounds in D.C.

Educating federal agencies, legislators and staff members about the complexities of issues affecting the California almond industry was the focus of a June trip to Washington D.C. by a delegation of Almond Board of California staff and almond industry members. Almond production and market development issues topped the list of topics covered. The group included Martin Pohl with Hughson Nut...

Honey Bee Pavilion Debuts at Stanislaus County Fair

This harvest season Almond Board of California’s Honey Bee Pavilion made its debut at the Stanislaus County Fair, July 8-17. With graphics and facts, the exhibit’s goal was to educate fairgoers on beekeepers’ yearly duties, the role of bees in pollinating almonds and the Almond Board’s commitment to protecting honey bee health. Honey bees play a vital role in almond...

Technology and Tradition Come Together at Annual Environmental Stewardship Tour

More than 56 attendees from local, state and federal regulatory agencies, along with media, elected officials, and other invited guests, saw first-hand how technology is helping fourth-generation almond grower, sheller, and packer Travaille & Phippen adapt to a changing regulatory and market landscape for California almonds. The Almond Board’s 13 th annual Environmental Stewardship Tour in May showcased current and...

Almond Board of California Discuss the Effects of the El Niño at Commonwealth Club

Climate One recently hosted an expert panel at San Francisco?s Commonwealth Club entitled ?After El Ni?o: Now What?,? which featured Almond Board of California Director of Sustainability & Environmental Affairs, Gabriele Ludwig. Ludwig was joined on stage for the two-hour lively discussion by Ashley Boren, Executive Director of Sustainable Conservation; Barton Thompson, Founding Director of the Stanford Law School?s Environmental and Natural Resources Program; and Max Gomberg, Water Conservation and Climate Change Manager at the State Water Resources Control Board. The panel discussed what?s next in terms of best managing California?s water, covering topics including the most cost-effective methods of storing water, advancements in agricultural technology, how the drought impacts at-risk communities, and what Californians can do to reduce their daily water consumption.