Achieving sustainable management and efficient use of water resources through groundwater recharge and outreach
Abstract: California’s variable climate compounded by the effects of climate change has long been a concern for permanent crops such as almonds. Given that groundwater provides up to 60% of agricultural water supplies in dry years, and must support agricultural, environmental, and urban demands, there is a strong public benefit in maintaining healthy aquifers. California’s […]
Creating collaborative TRAILS to sustainable nuts
Abstract: Our project submission is more than a decade of establishing and implementing programs to improve the environmental and social impact of almonds, cashews and hazelnuts. Most recently, we have taken this experience and pushed ourselves further by launching dedicated sustainability strategies with 2030 targets focusing the highly specific challenges of each supply chain: Cashew […]
QR Blockchain Traceability Project
Abstract: Pomona Farming encountered challenges in our world’s production of traceable, clean nutritious food; therefore, our company set out to raise the standard. Pomona invests in every step of the process to ensure we provide sustainable solutions to produce the highest quality of food. Creativity and dedication are poured into our farming practices, we focus […]
Orchard Stewardship Incentive Program
Abstract: The Blue Diamond Orchard Stewardship Incentive Program (OSIP) is a science-based program of best practice information designed to optimize almond orchard management while minimizing risk of negative environmental and social impacts. This program provides a financial incentive to Member-growers who choose to participate. The practices involved in the OSIP are selected by Blue Diamond […]
Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds Energy Transformation 2030
Abstract: Wonderful Pistachios and Almonds is a proud, longstanding member of INC, part of The Wonderful Company —recently recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal for its work culture and commitment to sustainability. One of the world’s largest single processors of nuts, the vertical integration of our business has enabled us to implement a wide range […]
The Almond Project
Abstract: The Almond Project (https://thealmondproject.com/) is a multi-year, farmer-led partnership created to identify more sustainable farming methods and pave the way towards a more resilient future for almonds. By building a coalition of farmers, scientists, brands, technical service providers, processors, and customers, we’re implementing and testing a variety of soil health practices on almond farms […]
Innovative Advanced AI Robotics Systems for Beekeeping to Safeguard Bees and Ensure Food Security
ABSTRACT: Project’s Background Bees are indispensable to global ecosystems and agricultural productivity, particularly in the nut and dried fruit industry. As primary pollinators, they play a critical role in the reproduction of plants, including almond trees, which rely heavily on bee pollination for successful crop yields. However, bee populations are under threat, with an estimated […]
Treehouse Biochar Project
ABSTRACT: Treehouse California Almonds has partnered with Sitos Group to launch a first-of-its-kind biochar production facility that will transform almond shells into high-value biochar—an agronomic tool and carbon removal solution—while creating local jobs, advancing agricultural sustainability, and setting a replicable model for the broader agricultural industry. Located in California, the facility is designed to process […]
Creating Impact for People and Planet
Abstract: ofi’s sustainability ambition in nuts has gained a new momentum with the launch of Almond, Cashew and Hazelnut Trails in the past years focusing on the 2030 sustainability targets for these products. ofi continued to create impact for the people who produce our food, for communities and for the environment. In this application we […]
Vann Bros / Vann Family Orchards Sustainability Program
Abstract, Impact and Outcomes: Vann Bros and Vann Family Orchards have embarked on numerous sustainability projects, which are currently in progress and continually evolving. We take pride in our pioneering role in the California Almond Industry with the Farm Sustainability Assessment (FSA) 3.0, achieving a 100% Gold rating through third-party audited assessments. These practices encompass […]
The Almond Project
Abstract: The Almond Project is a multi-year, farmer-led partnership created to identify more sustainable farming methods and pave the way towards a more resilient future for almonds. This coalition is highly unusual in the industry because it has gathered stakeholders across the supply system working together pre-competitively to evolve the industry as a whole. We […]
BDG Climate-Smart Program
Abstract: Through funding from the newly launched USDA Partnership for Climate-Smart Commodities Program, farmer-owners of the Blue Diamond Growers (BDG) cooperative planted cover crops in over 17,000 acres (6,880 ha) of almond orchards —covering an amount of land larger than the island of Manhattan. This is the first phase of a 5-year, $45 million project designed […]