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Almond Facts, July-August 2024
This issue of Almond Facts highlights a federal update from Blue Diamond’s advocates in Washington, showcases the application of the $45 million USDA Climate-Smart Commodities grant to special visitor Under Secretary Robert Bonnie, and provides an exclusive interview with Blue Diamond’s Chief Commercial Officer, Carmen Bourgaize.
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What's Inside
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President's Corner
President and CEO, Kai Bockmann discusses the upcoming harvest and crop forecast, Blue Diamond ’s commitment to caring for its hardworking growers and celebrates the graduates of the 2024 Blue Diamond Leadership Program. Read Story -
USDA Under Secretary Robert Bonnie’s Fruitful Visit to Blue Diamond
Learn about USDA Under Secretary Bonnie’s Blue Diamond orchard and Almond Innovation Center® visit. The cooperative was proud to share about the many member-growers who have participated in on-farm projects utilizing funds from the $45 million USDA Climate-Smart Commodities grant the cooperative was awarded in 2023. Read Story -
A Conversation with CCO, Carmen Bourgaize
Blue Diamond’s Chief Commercial Officer, Carmen Bourgaize, shares with Almond Facts about her in-depth experience before joining Blue Diamond, how the future of the cooperative is informed by the strategic growth plan and what can be expected in the months to come, all in this exclusive interview. Read Story -
Federal Update with Jacquez and McBride
Blue Diamond ’s advocates in Washington DC, Lynn Jacquez and Stacy McBride, share updates on Congress, the Farm Bill, government funding and international trade. Read Story