MAR–APR 2024
Contents
8 FIELD TEAM 10 NEWS IN A NUTSHELL 16 CORNERING THE MARKET 18 GROWING THE GOODNESS 26 ADVOCACY REPORT 28 IN YOUR ORCHARD 38 CLASSIFIED ADS
PARTNERSHIP
Blue Diamond partners with The Big 10 as the conference’s Official Snack!
Features 6 President’s Corner
20 Mental Health Matters It’s no secret that times are tough. This article dives into a few ways to maintain a healthy mindset and how friends can look after one another, encourage each other through times of increased stress, and continue supporting those they care about to keep stress manageable. 28 Bee Friendly Farming and OSIP Pollinator Partnership (P2) is proud to be part of Blue Diamond ’s OSIP for the third year. P2 shares some great information on Bee Friendly Farming Certification (BFF) which assists farmers in protecting, preserving, and promoting pollinator health and contributes to achieving the next OSIP level.
President and CEO, Kai Bockmann discusses some exciting wins for the cooperative and some recent changes that have occurred to maintain strong and efficient during this challenging season. 18 Steve Schult Named “Rock Star” of the Supply Chain by Food Logistics Blue Diamond’s Vice President of Global Supply Chain, Steve Schult, recently received the 2024 Rock Star of the Supply Chain award from Food Logistics ! Enjoy an inside scoop into his unique background and leadership style that have contributed to his great success in the industry.
ON THE COVER: The beauty of the almond bloom season is in full swing. Photo credit: Jake Sonke
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