Get the latest news affecting Blue Diamond and the almond industry with Almond Facts magazine. Almond Facts is published bi-monthly as a service to Blue Diamond’s grower-owners and now everything is available online, too!
Almond Facts, July-August 2023
This issue of Almond Facts highlights Green Business Certified plants, an introduction to our 2021-22 Blue Diamond Growers Foundation scholarship recipients, and the latest from the Director of Sustainability.
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What's Inside
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President's Corner
Kai outlines the struggles the almond industry currently faces and how Blue Diamond is addressing those challenges. He also discusses Blue Diamond ’s progress in implementing sustainable practices and how we are making those practices accessible to growers. Read Story -
Blue Diamond, Turlock Celebrates 10 Years of Operations
Blue Diamond ’s Turlock plant celebrated their 10-year milestone of operation. The Turlock facility hosted an anniversary luncheon where Blue Diamond employees, Senior Board members, Blue Diamond growers and elected officials celebrated. Read Story -
Kelli Evans: Grower, Advocate & Mother
Third-generation California farmer and Blue Diamond grower, Kelli Evans, was named 2023 Almond Alliance “Member of the Year.” Her recent work has helped secure funds for a new Pollinator Habitat program, and she has given California growers a greater voice in state and national legislatures. Read Story -
Sustainably Speaking
Blue Diamond’s Dr. Dan Sonke, Director of Sustainability, discusses the USDA Climate-Smart Farming Grant program that has been officially launched. He also discusses the Orchard Stewardship Incentive Program, customer partnerships and manufacturing sustainability. Read Story