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Beyond Walnuts: The California Orchard Diversifying for the Future

Sierra Orchards, a family farm located along the Putah Creek in Winters, California, has a long history of producing organic walnuts. However, as we learned when we met Craig McNamara and his daughter Emily on our recent USSA press trip, the farm is currently in transition. Facing market uncertainty and competition, the orchard is expanding into almonds, which it will grow conventionally at first, along with other crops. 

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Schuler Red Angus Recognized for Cattle and Conservation Excellence

Schuler Red Angus in Bridgeport is the 2026 Nebraska Leopold Conservation Award winner.

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