Jan. 12, 2021 – – California Surgeon General Dr. Nadine Burke Harris provides a video Public Service announcement about the importance of getting a COVID-19 vaccine. Watch here https://plantingseedsblog.cdfa.ca.gov/wordpress/?p=22332
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State Farm Service Agency Director Connie Conway named 2020 Almond Champion of the Year
Dec. 14, 2020 Modesto, CA – – Connie Conway, Director of the USDA Farm Service Agency in California, has been honored as the Almond Alliance of California’s 2020 Almond Champion of the Year for the agency’s outstanding efforts in assisting almond growers with the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP.) The Almond Champion of the Year […]
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Almond Alliance, CFFA, Western Growers, and More Show Support for Representative Jim Costa for House Agriculture Committee Chair
Nov. 16, 2020 – – Several of those who know and operate within the California agriculture industry are banding together to formally ask House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to appoint Representative Jim Costa as Chair of the House Agriculture Committee. 70 organizations representing everything from farm and ag to water districts sent a letter to Pelosi […]
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California court rules insects not protected by Endangered Species Act
Nov. 20, 2020 – -The California Superior Court in Sacramento has ruled the California Endangered Species Act (CESA) does not cover insects and that bees cannot be classified as fish. The Court issued its final ruling on Nov. 19, 2020. The Almond Alliance of California, in collaboration with seven other agricultural groups, filed suit with […]
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Industry Alert: Port of Oakland Update on Container Availability and Shipping Line Disruption
Nov. 14, 2020 – – The Almond Alliance hosted a zoom call with the Port of Oakland this morning to discuss issues with shipping lines and container availability at the Port of Oakland. Through October 2020, Oakland sent out 18% fewer empty containers compared to the same time period in 2019. Empty container […]
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A Tribute to Our Beloved Board Member Diana Clark
Aug. 22, 2020 – – Diana Lynn Clark, 65, passed away on August 15, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. She was a beloved wife, mother, Gaga, and friend to many. Diana was born in Bakersfield to Billy Jack and Betty Jo Greenfield. She grew up in McFarland, and for a memorable, but short […]
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Following Advocacy from Rep. Garamendi, USDA Purchases $40 Million in Almonds to Support Growers During COVID-19 Pandemic
August 19, 2020 Press Release Washington, DC—Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA) applauded the United States Department of Agriculture’s decision to purchase $40 million of U.S.-grown almonds to support America’s almond growers as they grapple with the impact COVID-19 has had on their industry. This decision follows a letter from Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA) to the […]
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$27 Million Available for Zero-Emission Trucks in California
Funding opens August 18, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. On August 18, 2020, $27 million in funding will be available statewide to replace higher polluting trucks with zero-emission vehicles. The funding is part of the Volkswagen (VW) Environmental Mitigation Trust program, which is intended to fund projects that will fully mitigate the excess nitrogen oxide (NOx) […]
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Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Section 32 Purchase of Nut Products
August 14, 2020 – – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Almond, Hazelnut, Pecan, Pistachio, and Walnut Products for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs. Purchases will be made under the authority of Section 32 of the Act of August 24, 1935, with the purpose to encourage the continued […]
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Rotating Power Outages Likely to Occur Monday Afternoon and Evening
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Based on current energy supply forecasts, rotating power outages are likely to occur Monday. Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) urges customers to conserve electricity in response to the California Independent System Operator’s (ISO) statewide Flex Alert called for Monday from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. CAISO is the organization that […]
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