March 25, 2020 – Citing concerns over the potential health risks posed by COVID-19, the Almond Alliance of California today announced the cancellation of its 39th annual 2020 Almond Alliance Convention scheduled for April 27-30 in Huntington Beach. “The well-being of our members, staff and community is of the upmost importance to us,” said Mike […]

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  March 20, 2020 — In an effort to provide Almond Alliance members resources on the new COVID-19 guidance, orders, factsheets and materials we have a library of resources available to you.  Templates that we have created for members include: Explanation letters for employees. Employee notifications of continued operations. Permission letters for Essential FOOD AND […]

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  Posted on March 20, 2020  Message from Secretary Karen Ross, California Department of Food & Agriculture Note – Last night, as California Governor Gavin Newsom issued a stay-at-home order for state residents due to COVID-19, his office released an executive order providing additional details. It includes this: “The federal government has identified 16 critical […]

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March 20, 2020 – -Yesterday evening, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-33-20 which orders all residents living in the State of California to stay home or at their place of residence except as needed to maintain continuity of operations of the Federal Critical Infrastructure Sectors. The Food and Agriculture Sector is one of 16 sectors […]

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March 16, 2020 – – Attached is a brief summary of considerations for California employers as you face the ever-changing challenges surrounding COVID-19.  We are providing only general recommendations in this memo since every industry is different and each employer runs a distinct operation.  How you decide to proceed should be based upon an individual […]

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March 16, 2020 – Almond Alliance is sensitive to the health concerns regarding large gatherings and events due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The health and safety of each and every member of our community and our staff is of the utmost importance to us. We are monitoring the risk and impact of COVID-19 on a […]

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March 3, 2020 – -The Almond Alliance of California, the California Grain & Feed Association and the California Seed Association are sponsoring AB 3103 (Dahle) on “Agriculture Laboratory Testing.” The bill would authorize the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Secretary to authorize state accredited, certified, or licensed laboratories to be established or designated […]

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Feb. 26, 2020 – -SACRAMENTO – – The economic benefits and environmental stewardship of the California almond industry will be showcased Tuesday, May 12 when the Almond Alliance of California hosts the 2020 Almond Festival at the State Capitol from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the West Steps. “We want legislators and policy makers […]

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Jan. 21, 2020 – Almonds depend on bees and bees depend on almonds. “That simple fact is well understood and appreciated by the California almond community,” pointed out Elaine Trevino, President, Almond Alliance of California. “Recognizing the importance of the relationship between almond growers and honey bees is at the heart of the California almond […]

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Jan. 16, 2020 – The Almond Alliance of California praised today’s Senate vote paving the way for the President’s signature of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The United States Senate passed the USMCA by a bipartisan vote of 89 – 10. “The Almond Alliance would like to thank the broad coalition of Senators who supported […]

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