by Almond Journey
This show explores how almond growers, handlers, and other stakeholders are making things work in their operations to drive the industry forward. Host Tim Hammerich is visiting with almond leaders throughout California who are finding innovative ways to improve their operations, connect with their communities, and advance the almond industry. Hearing the voices of these industry leaders might spark a connection or idea you can use in your own journey. That’s why we want to feature these stories of innovation, resilience, and community.
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April 18, 2025
<p>Mallorie Hayes joined the Journey to discuss the importance of storytelling, outreach, and education to consumers, legislators, and key stakeholders. During this conversation, she shares her journey into the almond industry and her role in advocating for almond growers. Hayes highlights the industry's efforts in sustainability, legislative engagement and the significance of building strong relationships to advance the industry.</p><p>“ Tell everyone about the almond industry: the good work that we're doing, the wonderful product that we have…The more we can get our story out there and be the ones to tell it, I think the better off we will be and the more success we will have.” - Mallorie Hayes</p><p> </p><p><strong>In Today’s episode:</strong></p><ul><li>●Meet Mallorie Hayes, government and public affairs manager at Blue Diamond Growers</li><li>●Discover the efforts being made by Hayes and others to advocate for the almond industry and reach out to key stakeholders</li><li>Understand the importance of grower involvement in advocacy for the almond industry</li><li>Consider key challenges and opportunities ahead in 2025 and beyond.</li></ul><br/><p>The Almond Journey Podcast is brought to you by the Almond Board of California. This show explores how growers, handlers, and other stakeholders are making things work in their operations to drive the almond industry forward. Host Tim Hammerich visits with leaders throughout the Central Valley of California and beyond who are finding innovative ways to improve their operations, connect with their communities, and advance the almond industry.</p><p><br></p><p>ABC recognizes the diverse makeup of the California almond industry and values contributions offered by its growers, handlers, and allied industry members. However, the opinions, services and products discussed in existing and future podcast episodes are by no means an endorsement or recommendation from ABC. The Almond Journey podcast is not an appropriate venue to express opinions on national, state, local or industry politics. As a Federal Marketing Order, the Almond Board of California is prohibited from lobbying or advocating on legislative issues, as well as setting field and market prices.</p>
April 15, 2025
<p>In this episode of the Almond Byte, the Almond Board of California’s Global Technical and Regulatory Affairs team highlights two major regulatory developments shaping almond exports.</p><p>First, a major milestone for U.S. almond trade with Japan: USDA and Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor & Welfare have signed a voluntary aflatoxin pre-testing protocol. Years in the making, this agreement significantly reduces Japan’s inspection frequency for protocol participants, helping streamline exports and reduce costs. The episode discusses how handlers can participate and what to expect from implementation.</p><p>Then, we shift to the European Union, where the European Commission recently unveiled its “Vision for Agriculture and Food.” In response to last year’s farmer protests, the EU is moving toward tighter import controls — emphasizing mirror clauses, food safety, pesticide regulations and sustainability requirements for imported goods.</p>
March 28, 2025
<p>Chuck Fleck joined the Journey to discusses the latest in almond genetics and variety development. Fleck is the director of horticulture research at Sierra Gold Nurseries. During this conversation, he shares his journey into breeding almonds and almond rootstocks, what’s driving his breeding program and what excites him about the future of almond genetics. Fleck also discusses a project with Ohalo using gene editing technology to create a self-fertile nonpareil almond tree.</p><p> </p><p><strong>“Nonpareil is the industry standard, but what if other items can come along and create a new industry standard, giving growers more options and not just different versions of the same old options they've got.” - Chuck Fleck</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>In Today’s episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Meet Chuck Fleck, the director of horticulture research at Sierra Gold Nurseries</li><li>Discover the process of evaluating different rootstocks and the amount of time it takes to produce results</li><li>Explore the advancements being made to create a self-fertile nonpareil almond tree</li></ul><br/><p> </p><p class="ql-align-center"><strong>Check out the </strong><a href="https://www.almonds.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/Almond%20Varieties%20and%20Selections.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Almond Variety Considerations Page</strong></a><strong> as a resource for picking the best variety for your operation and register for the </strong><a href="https://www.almonds.com/about-us/programs-and-events/upcoming-events" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Regional Variety Trial Field Days</strong></a><strong> coming up in April and May.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>The Almond Journey Podcast is brought to you by the Almond Board of California. This show explores how growers, handlers, and other stakeholders are making things work in their operations to drive the almond industry forward. Host Tim Hammerich visits with leaders throughout the Central Valley of California and beyond who are finding innovative ways to improve their operations, connect with their communities, and advance the almond industry.</p><p>ABC recognizes the diverse makeup of the California almond industry and values contributions offered by its growers, handlers, and allied industry members. However, the opinions, services and products discussed in existing and future podcast episodes are by no means an endorsement or recommendation from ABC. The Almond Journey podcast is not an appropriate venue to express opinions on national, state, local or industry politics. As a Federal Marketing Order, the Almond Board of California is prohibited from lobbying or advocating on legislative issues, as well as setting field and market prices.</p>
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