California’s Almond Farmers Recognized for Protecting Pollinators
Awarded by The North American Pollinator Protection Campaign (NAPPC), the honor is reserved for businesses taking exceptional steps to protect bees and pollinators and to advance sustainability and innovation.
Read moreDelicioUS Showcases the Quality, Variety and Nutritional Benefits of U.S. Produce
The campaign tells the story behind U.S. products, sharing recipes and articles on topics ranging from the health benefits of almonds to how U.S. beef is produced and what makes it special.
Read moreUSSA Farmer Spotlight: Fifth-generation Farmer Kim Gallagher on Conserving Water and Keeping the Soil Alive
11 years ago, former science teacher Kim Gallagher swapped the classroom for the farm.
Read moreInsight & Opinion: Feeding the Nation in the Time of Covid-19
A look at how U.S. farmers and the food supply chain are responding to the pandemic and the lessons they have learned for the future By Janine Maxwell, The U.S. […]
Read moreAlmond Board of California
The Almond Board of California represents approximately 6,800 growers and 104 almond handlers. The Board traces its history back to 1950 when the Federal Marketing Order for almonds, which was primarily concerned with compliance and research, was established. The ten-member Board is elected and consists of five growers and five handlers.
The work of the Almond Board of California covers production, nutrition and market research, advertising and promotion in domestic and international markets, quality control and statistical analysis and market access/technical issues. When it comes to following sustainable agricultural practices, California Almond growers and handlers together are continuously challenging themselves to do more.
Read moreUSSA Farmer Spotlight: Christine Gemperle, The Almond Board of California
Christine Gemperle is a second-generation almond farmer and a hobbyist beekeeper. She and her brother Erich farm 16 hectares (40 acres) of almonds near Turlock in Stanislaus County, California and […]
Read moreUSDA Report: Technical Innovations Benefit Agriculture and the Economy
An insect repellent made from coconut oil and a solar-powered system for recycling contaminated water into fertilizer are just two of hundreds of innovations featured in the latest U.S. Department […]
Read moreAlmond Board of California Fueling Innovation with $6.8 Million Research Investment
The Almond Board of California (ABC) is to invest $6.8 million in 75 independent research projects exploring next-generation farming practices including optimal use of everything almond orchards grow. In addition […]
Read more5 MORE Facts about Sustainability in Agriculture
The United States has been practicing sustainability long before it became the issue it is today. Our farmers, fishermen, foresters and partners across a range of industries are committed to […]
Read moreReduce, Reuse, Recycle, Render: Tackling Food Loss
By David Green, U.S. Sustainability Alliance, November 3, 2018 In the November issue of European Supermarket Magazine (ESM), USSA’s David Green tackled the issue of food waste. At a time […]
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