Speaking of that commitment to sustainability, I want to take a moment to acknowledge a significant milestone that we shared at the recent District Meetings. Currently more than fifty percent of Blue Diamond acreage is now enrolled in our Orchard Stewardship Incentive Program (OSIP). That is the largest amount of almond acreage in the world participating in a sustainability effort! What’s more, over fifteen percent of Blue Diamond ’s acreage is now Bee Friendly Farming certified. That accomplishment matters deeply to our employees, communities, customers and consumers around the world, and is a remarkable testament to your dedication to being responsible stewards of lands you farm. We are actively communicating these efforts to key customers to enhance sales and make your cooperative their preferred supplier. I’m pleased to report that our planning efforts for the 2023 Annual Growers Meeting are well underway for November 15, 2023, at the DoubleTree Hotel in Modesto. We’re utilizing attendee feedback and lessons learned to develop a productive and informative agenda that allows you all an opportunity to hear about and experience the latest innovations from our co-op. I look forward to seeing you all there. With almond harvest just around the corner, we are entering into the busiest time of year for you, our hard-working grower-owners. On behalf of Blue Diamond ’s 1,800 team members, I wish you all favorable weather conditions and a successful harvest season!
Kai Bockmann President & CEO
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JULY–AUGUST 2023
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