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Why Almonds are a Perfect Exercise Food to Keep You Prime

Growing Good
Almond Harvest: From Tree to Table

This post was written by Almond Board intern Allie Assali, part of a third-generation almond growing and handling family located in Stanislaus County, Calif. Focusing on industry relations with a background in agricultural economics and marketing, Allie brings her grower and handler perspective to her activities at the Almond Board. Thirty years ago my grandfather, Frank Assali, planted his first...

Growing Good
Independent Research Provides Cutting-Edge Scientific Information

Almond Board of California’s longstanding commitment to funding independent research is an important part of our responsibility to growers and consumers. We fund research in a number of areas, including almond production, environmental stewardship, almond quality and safety, and health/nutrition. This objective, third-party research conducted by respected universities and other institutions fuels knowledge in the larger scientific community, brings value...

Growing Good
Almond Harvest: Leaving the Orchard

This post was written by Almond Board staff member Danielle Veenstra, part of a third-generation almond growing family located in San Joaquin County. Specializing in agricultural and environmental affairs and with a background in natural resource management, Danielle’s grower perspective is valuable in her work at the Almond Board. In my previous post I said that almond harvest is the...

Growing Good
Almond Harvest: Sun and Sweepers

This post was written by Almond Board staff member Danielle Veenstra, part of a third-generation almond growing family located in San Joaquin County. Specializing in agricultural and environmental affairs and with a background in natural resource management, Danielle’s grower perspective is valuable in her work at the Almond Board. Fifty years ago my grandfather decided to convert his 40 acres...

Growing Good
Addressing Ongoing Myths About Almonds and the California Drought

The Almond Board received questions about the accuracy of information reported in a recent Vice News segment called “Race to the Bottom.” We reached out to the editors of that segment to ensure they have factual information about almonds and water. Here are the facts that we shared: This historic drought has brought some heightened and at times mistaken reporting...

Events, Growing Good
Community Conversations: Almond Growers Are Committed to Innovation and Sustainability

Actively engaging the community in important discussions about growing almonds, representatives from the Almond Board of California recently participated in major events in San Francisco and the Central Valley to explain the life cycle of almonds and answer questions about the industry?s commitment to sustainability , water efficiency and next-generation farming practices.