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 87: Food Safety with Michelle Penney
Michelle Penney joined the Journey to discuss the importance of food safety in the almond industry. Penney comes from a multigenerational farming family and works as the food safety manager at Del Ri…
Almond Byte, September 2025: India Tax Reduction, EU Deal Details and More
Get the latest on ABC’s global outreach in the September Almond Byte: highlights from China’s International Tree Nuts Conference, India’s big win cutting GST on almonds from 12% to 5%, and movement i…
Episode 86: Pruning and Shaking Equipment with Scott Hermann
Scott Hermann joined the Journey to discuss the latest in orchard equipment, some of the history behind these machines, and the path toward autonomous equipment in the almond industry. Hermann is the…
Episode 85: Building a Career in Almonds with Chris Chavez
Chris Chavez joined the Journey to share his story of not coming from an agricultural background and thriving in a successful career in the almond industry. Today, Chavez is the director of almond tr…
Almond Byte, August 2025: Market Access Year in Review
In this Almond Byte episode, the Almond Board of California’s Global Trade and Regulatory Affairs (GTRA) team takes a look back at the 2024/25 crop year, highlighting progress on key trade and techni…
Episode 84: Moroccan Team Visits California
In this episode of the Almond Journey Podcast, Julie Adams, vice president of global technical and regulatory affairs at The Almond Board of California (ABC), hosts a few special guests to discuss a …
Almond Byte, July 2025: Morocco Visit, Pakistan Cuts Tariffs and More
In July's Almond Byte, international trade developments take center stage. A Moroccan delegation visited California in late June, engaging with almond handlers and ABC staff to discuss export solutio…
Episode 83: Almond Economics with Brittney Goodrich, Ph.D.
Brittney Goodrich, Ph.D. joined the Journey to discuss the recent almond cost and return studies. Dr. Goodrich is an assistant professor in the department of agricultural and consumer economics at th…
Episode 82: Optimizing Your Irrigation System with Cory Broad
Cory Broad joined the Journey to discuss the latest in irrigation technology and management. Broad is the agronomic sales manager with AvidWater, and a member of the Production Stewardship Workgroup …
Almond Byte, June 2025: China Exporting Renewals, Latest on Tariffs and More
In the latest Almond Byte, highlights from June's Global Update by the Almond Board of California's Global Technical and Regulatory Affairs team include critical renewal steps for almond handlers exp…
Episode 81: Almonds and Sustainable Nutrition with Bobbie Williams
Bobbie Williams joins the Journey as both a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and an almond grower. She contributes her expertise as part of the Almond Board of California’s (ABC) Nutrition Res…
Episode 80: Mike Sonke's Almond Journey
Mike Sonke joined the Journey to share his perspective as a farmer and grower rep. He also is active with the Almond Board of California (ABC), serving on both the Technical & Regulatory Affairs Comm…
Almond Byte, May 2025: Latest on Tariffs, Outreach in Turkey and Morocco
Highlights from May's Global Update, from the Global Technical and Regulatory Affairs team at the Almond Board of California, detail the latest in the complex world of tariffs, examining the recent 9…
Episode 79: Almond Marketing Insights with Craig Duerr
Craig Duerr joined the Almond Journey Podcast to talk about marketing almonds around the world. Duerr has over 25 years of experience in marketing almonds, first with the Almond Board of California, …
Marketing Bulletin: Creating an "Avocado Toast" Moment for Almonds
In April's Marketing Bulletin, Laura Morin of the Almond Board of California shares the story behind the Board’s first major food service collaboration—a spring promotion with Smoothie King, the worl…
Episode 78: Almond Advocacy with Mallorie Hayes
Mallorie Hayes joined the Journey to discuss the importance of storytelling, outreach, and education to consumers, legislators, and key stakeholders. During this conversation, she shares her journey …
Almond Byte, April 2025: New Protocol for Japan, EU's New "Vision"
In this episode of the Almond Byte, the Almond Board of California’s Global Technical and Regulatory Affairs team highlights two major regulatory developments shaping almond exports.
First, a major mi…
Episode 77: Almond Genetics and Variety Development with Chuck Fleck
Chuck Fleck joined the Journey to discusses the latest in almond genetics and variety development. Fleck is the director of horticulture research at Sierra Gold Nurseries. During this conversation, h…
Almond Byte, March 2025: Tariff Updates, Morocco and Turkey Market Progress
March’s Almond Byte brings you the latest insights from the Almond Board of California’s Global Technical and Regulatory Affairs team. This month, ABC made waves at Gulfood 2025, connecting with key …
Episode 76: Three Board Members Share Their Almond (Board) Journeys
Justin Morehead, Christine Gemperle and Darren Rigg all joined the Journey to share about their involvement with the Almond Board of California (ABC). These industry leaders discuss why they’ve decid…