DATE: May 2026
SECTOR: Almonds, U.S. Agriculture, Regenerative Agriculture
SOURCE: Almond Board of California, SureHarvest
TOPIC: Adoption of regenerative agriculture practices in California almond production
SUMMARY: An analysis of 2020-2024 grower self-assessment data finds broad adoption of regenerative practices across California almond orchards.
Description: Prepared by SureHarvest in collaboration with the Almond Board of California, this report examines regenerative agriculture practice adoption using data from the California Almond Stewardship Platform (CASP). The analysis identifies 20 practices across five areas – soil health, biodiversity, water, input efficiency and community – and finds that eight have maintained adoption rates above 90%. Among orchards assessed for the 2024 crop year, 75% implemented at least one practice in every category, while 80% of assessed orchard acres reported 11 or more regenerative practices. The study also highlights increasing adoption of pollinator habitat, hedgerows and onsite renewable energy between 2020 and 2024, demonstrating continued progress while identifying opportunities for further improvement.
Access the full report: Regenerative Agriculture Practice Adoption in California Almonds: Analysis of 2020-2024 Grower Self-Assessment Data
