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Former Blue Diamond Board Chair, Dan Cummings, Honored with Almond Achievement Award The Almond Board of California announced the winners of its annual industry awards during the luncheon on Wednesday, Dec. 11, at The Almond Conference, held at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in Sacramento. The 2024 Almond Achievement Award was presented to Dan Cummings. Almond Achievement Award Described by newly elected Almond Board Chair Alicia Rockwell as a “leader and visionary,“ Dan Cummings has dedicated 40 years to the almond industry. He has managed up to 11,000 acres of almonds and walnuts, provided mentorship to future leaders, and supported agricultural research through in-kind contributions.
His extensive global representation of the California almond industry includes participation in a dozen International Nut and Dried Fruit Council (INC) meetings and advocacy efforts in China, Russia, Europe, and beyond. Cummings also served on the Almond Board of California for over a decade and chaired Blue Diamond Growers ’ board for nine years. Notably, he founded Project Apis m ., promoting pollinator health and sustainability. More about this award Beginning in 2011, the goal of the Almond Achievement Award has been to recognize an industry member who has added value through long-term service for the betterment of the California almond industry. Award recipients are individuals with long-standing and direct involvement, who demonstrate lasting impact on, and commitment to, the California almond industry.
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