NEWS IN A NUTSHELL
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Almond Facts
JULY | AUGUST 2016
German Minister Learns about Bee Health
Blue Diamond Grower
John Chandler hosted Bernhard Polten, head of the Animal Production Division of the German
Ministry of Food and Agriculture. The purpose of the visit was for Mr. Polten to gain a better understanding of bees
to assist German growers with their beehives. The two discussed the challenges for bees, the importance of farmer and
beekeeper cooperatives, and the role of bees in almond production.
Chinese
Trade
Mission
Visits
Blue
Diamond
Farm
An East China Trade Mission made
its way to California and included a
trip to
Blue Diamond Grower
and Board
Director Elaine Rominger’s farm in
Arbuckle. The group, sponsored by
both the US Embassy in Beijing and
the US Consulate in Shanghai, wanted
a better understanding of
Blue Diamond
products, and the overall operations
of the company from grower to final
product. Participants were very excited
to visit the orchards and see the on-
farm operations first hand.
