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Ambassador Tai concluded her visit with an industry roundtable discussion hosted by Secretary Ross. The Ambassador, Director Myers and Secretary Ross listened as representatives from California’s agricultural industry, ranging from the Agricultural Council of California to the California Milk Advisory Board to the Wine Institute, expressed the importance of protecting the premium on California agricultural products in international markets, especially given the advanced environmental, labor and regulatory practices expected of California growers, farmers and ranchers. Ambassador Tai recognized and appreciated the leadership of California agriculture and saw it as a strength when countering non-science-based political barriers to international market access.
“Almond growers throughout the state are facing compounding challenges in depressed market prices, stalled consumer consumption, and inflationary production costs,” said Rockwell. “We hope that more open discussions like this will accelerate favorable market access and sustain the future of small, family almond farms in California.”
Jake Sonke, Corporate Communications Intern, Blue Diamond Growers
BLUE DIAMOND INVESTMENT PROGRAMS Current Investment Rates available as of August 1, 2023
Blue Diamond Growers offers members short-term and long- term investment programs. The objective of these programs is to serve as a competitive investment alternative for our members and provide Blue Diamond Growers with a steady source of funds. The interest rates effective August 1, 2023, for the program are listed here:
Short-Term Investment Certificate (STIC)
Long-Term Investment Certificate (LTIC) (Maturity Date of 6/30/2026)
Initial Investment Required
$1,000
$50,000
Interest Rate
6.25%
4.25%
(Variable, subject to change)
(Fixed rate)
For more information, contact your local Regional Manager, or Member Services at (209) 545-6225.
This summary does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to purchase investment certificates. We will provide a package of documents for the programs to those members who are California residents and who express an interest in participating in the program.
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