Almond Living Magazine

Central Valley Reacts to Almond Orchard 2025 Goals

Recently, the Almond Board of California announced the Almond Orchard 2025 Goals, which focus on the almond community’s dedication to growing good in our orchards and beyond. With targets across zero waste, water efficiency, pest management and air quality, the goals build off decades of previous achievements and represent the almond community’s public commitment to continuous improvement. Check out some...

The Almond Board Welcomes Josette Lewis

The Almond Board of California (ABC) welcomes Josette Lewis, PhD , as the new director of Agricultural Affairs. In this position, Josette will focus on the development, funding, and strategy of ABC’s research program , exploring next-generation farming practices including the optimal use of everything almond orchards grow. “I’ve worked in agriculture for a long time, and with quite a...

Buzzing & Blooming: The Sights & Sounds of #AlmondBloom 2019

Throughout this year’s almond bloom, almond farmers and orchard visitors have been posting on social media to give you a behind the scenes look of one of the most beautiful times of the year in the Central Valley. Take a look… It’s that time of year again. #almondbloom #bees pic.twitter.com/a73ZdoEvp7 — cecelia sheeter (@CeceliaSheeter) February 26, 2019 The #AlmondBloom has...

Honey Bees Pollinate Almonds…And a Whole Lot More!

Honey bees are essential to the global food supply. Did you know that 35 percent of the world’s food crops rely on pollinators to some degree? As almond bloom wraps up over the next few weeks, honey bees that came to California to pollinate almonds will be transported by beekeepers to their next important pollination event. Throughout the year, beekeepers...

Life of a Beekeeper: Almond Bloom and Beyond

Almond Board of California is celebrating its community by running occasional features on farmers, processors, and others who support the industry, highlighting their commitment to sustainability. 1 Robbie Bell of Fort Meade, Florida, has been a beekeeper for nearly four decades. He has been bringing bees to California each winter for several years where they play an important role pollinating...

What’s the Buzz on Bee Pastures?

Honey bees work hard during the almond bloom season to ensure the growth of our favorite nut, but it’s not a one-sided relationship! Bees benefit from abundant single sources of high-quality pollen, like the pollen from almond blossoms. It helps colonies build up reserves of workers and stored food. 1 And to make bees’ time in almond orchards even more...