IN YOUR ORCHARD
THE ALMOND BOARD Regulators Gain First-Hand Insight at ABCʼs Environmental Stewardship Tour
More than 50 representatives from key regulatory agencies attended the Almond Board of California’s annual Environmental Stewardship Tour on May 9. This initiative was created over 20 years ago to provide policymakers with practical insights into almond farming and industry stewardship practices. This year’s tour took place at orchards owned by the Bowman family in Modesto, where attendees gained a direct view of daily farming decisions and innovative stewardship research. Garrett Bowman, a fourth-generation almond grower, along with his sons, welcomed attendees and explained his approach to orchard management through the growing season. He covered essential practices for irrigation and nutrient management, pest control, varieties and rootstocks. Bowman’s Pest Control Advisor demonstrated equipment used for monitoring navel orangeworm flights. This demonstration illustrated the complexity and deliberate nature of pest management practices, highlighting the thoughtful decision-making process growers undertake to optimize both crop yield and environmental health.
During lunch, ABC ʼ s Gabriele Ludwig answered questions and informed participants of other stewardship research ABC is supporting
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