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14 FIELD TEAM 16 NEWS IN A NUTSHELL 24 CORNERING THE MARKET 26 GROWING THE GOODNESS 30 ADVOCACY REPORT 32 ANNUAL GROWERS MEETING 40 CULTIVATING SUSTAINABILITY 44 IN YOUR ORCHARD 54 CLASSIFIED ADS
Features
6 President’s Corner President/CEO Mark Jansen’s 112 th Annual Meeting address and his confidence in the co-op’s bright future. 30 Advocacy Report Ag Council President, Emily Rooney, explains how the organization looks at the long game, and considers how to shape ag issues. An effective approach is to demonstrate that the policies we seek to implement are not just good for agriculture, they are good for all Californians. It’s not just about us, it’s about what’s best for everyone.
32 Blue Diamond ’s 112 th Annual Meeting Blue Diamond hosted their first in-person annual meeting since 2019. Catch up if you missed the amazingly informative grower sessions and highlights. 40 Details on the $45 million USDA Grant Learn all about USDA grant eligibility, program length, funding, process, and a lot more in this special sustainability article by Dr. Dan Sonke.
ON THE COVER: This holiday season get cozy in front of the fireplace with a glass of Almond Breeze ® Nog!
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