Almond Journey
This show explores how almond growers, handlers, and other stakeholders are making things work in their operations to drive the industry forward.
Host Tim Hammerich is visiting with almond leaders throughout California who are finding innovative ways to improve their operations, connect with their communities, and advance the almond industry.
Hearing the voices of these industry leaders might spark a connection or idea you can use in your own journey. That’s why we want to feature these stories of innovation, resilience, and community.
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 18 minutes
- Episodes
- 143
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Episode 75: Before You Plant Your Next Orchard with James Chinchiolo
Fourth-generation farmer James Chinchiolo grows primarily cherries and walnuts in Linden, California. He has two blocks that he’s looking to re-plant and he is considering planting almonds. In this e…
Almond Byte, February 2025: America First Trade Policy, Tariff Implications and Aflatoxin Update
In this episode of Almond Byte, highlights from the February Global Update breaks down the America First Trade Policy memo, new tariffs on major U.S. trading partners, and what this could mean for th…
Episode 74: Winning Over Consumers with Laura Morin
Laura Morin is the director of marketing for North America and China at The Almond Board of California. She joined the Journey to talk about some of the latest marketing initiatives by the almond ind…
Marketing Bulletin: Own Your Prime at Radio Row
What happens when one of the biggest names in sports takes over one of the biggest stages in marketing? In the January Marketing Bulletin, we dive into Coach Prime Deion Sanders' powerhouse presence …
Episode 73: 2025 Outlook - Ten Industry Perspectives
People from around the industry joined the Almond Journey Podcast at The Almond Conference 2024 and were asked to share what’s on top of their minds headed into 2025. In this episode, you’ll hear hig…
Episode 72: Reflecting on the Almond Journey in 2024
In this episode of the Almond Journey Podcast, we revisit some of the insights captured on this show over the past year. You'll hear highlights from Nav Athwal, Alicia Rockwell, Tim Jackson and Micha…
Almond Byte, December 2024: China Trade Mission, Food Labeling Law, Alternaria Mycotoxins
Highlights from December's Global Update by the Global Technical and Regulatory Affairs team at the Almond Board of California details ABC's participation in the U.S. Ag Trade Mission to China, where…
Episode 71: Effective, Efficient and Safe Applications With Franz Niederholzer
UC Cooperative Extension Tree Crop Farm Advisor Franz Niederholzer joined the Journey to provide a practical overview of best practices for spray operations in an orchard. Trained as a soil scientist…
Episode 70: Continuing Education and the Almond Learning Hub with Huller Manager Dan Lawson
Dan Lawson is a licensed Qualified Applicator and the Huller Manager at Treehouse California Almond. Lawson joined the Journey and shares about his job as a huller manager, what they’ve seen come in …
Almond Byte, November 2024: EU Meetings, Post-Election Updates and Country of Origin Labelling
Highlights from November's Global Update from the Global Technical and Regulatory Affairs team at the Almond Board of Californian dive into key international developments impacting the almond industr…
Episode 69: Connecting with Consumer Through Cooking with Elisabeth Watkins
As a kid growing up on her family's farm in San Joaquin County, Elisabeth Watkins won TV cooking competition Chopped Junior. Since that time, Watkins has dedicated herself to teaching others about ag…
Marketing Bulletin: Mexico's Bakery Scene Gets Almond Exposure
In October's Marketing Bulletin, we're diving into the Almond Board of California's (ABC) latest market expansion strategy: bringing California almonds to Mexican bakeries. Join us as we explore how …
Almond Byte, October 2024: World Food India, EU Elections, Japanese Inspections
In this episode of the Almond Byte podcast, we dive into ABC’s debut at World Food India, where almonds took center stage in discussions on food processing and health-conscious consumers. Hear about …
Episode 68: Almond Industry Delegation Visits Washington, D.C.
In this episode, Almond Board of California Directors Brandon Rebiero and Kelli Evans discuss the almond industry delegation that recently traveled to Washington, D.C. The trip was an opportunity to …
Episode 67: Off-Ground Harvesting and Soil Health With Bret Sill
Kern County almond grower Bret Sill shares some of his experiences building the soil biology in his orchards through practices like integrating sheep into the orchard and planting cover crops. Sill a…
Almond Byte, September 2024: China Visit, PEC Program Analysis, Morocco Potential
In September's Almond Byte podcast, we dive into the recent visit of a Chinese Nut Delegation to California's Central Valley, hosted by the Almond Board of California (ABC). Learn how this delegation…
Episode 66: Red Leaf Blotch Found in California Almond Orchards
According to a report produced by a collaborative effort between UC Davis and UC Cooperative Extension, the fungal pathogen red leaf blotch (RLB) was first detected in California almond orchards on t…
Marketing Bulletin: Own Your Prime Back and Bigger for 2024/2025
In the August Marketing Bulletin, we dive into the exciting return of the Almond Board of California's "Own Your Prime" campaign, featuring NFL legend Deion Sanders for a second year. Tune in to hear…
Episode 65: Evaluating Farm Technologies With Joseph Jackson
Joseph Jackson grew up in his family’s farming operation in the Visalia area. Upon deciding to downsize the family farming operation, Jackson took on an off-farm job as a Customer Success Director fo…
Marketing Bulletin: Exploring Market Opportunities in Turkey
Listen to July's Marketing Bulletin as we dive into Keith Schneller's recent trip to Turkey, representing the Almond Board of California. Discover how this journey – spanning Istanbul to Antalya and …