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What’s Shakin’ at the Almond Alliance | May 26th, 2023
In this episode, Aubrey Bettencourt, the President and CEO of the Almond Alliance, provides an update on various issues related to the organization. She mentions the focus on bills and the budget in Sacramento, particularly in relation to port efficiency and transportation.
The USDA has accepted a request for a Section 32 purchase of American almonds for food programs. More information on how to be an approved seller through USDA Section 32.
https://www.ams.usda.gov/selling-food/becoming-approved
Land Flex sign-ups in certain areas have been extended, and interested individuals are encouraged to apply.
https://landflex.org
The Farm Bill drafting process is underway, with efforts to expand trade and market facilitation programs, address drought, and reform disaster programs.
Disaster Programs Available - For Crop Loss and Crop/Tree Damage
If you have been impacted by any flooding or damage to your crops from the recent weather events. Please, Document and Notify the necessary agents.
If you need help, check out our resource page https://almondalliance.org/resources/ or give us a call at our office at 209.300.7140 and talk to Nicole for more information.
Remember to notify your insurance agent, County Commissioner & USDA Farm Service Agency.
If you have the potential to take emergency flood water for recharge purposes, contact your water district, County office of emergency services and your GSA.
Happy Memorial Day
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In this episode, Aubrey Bettencourt, the President and CEO of the Almond Alliance, provides an update on various issues related to the organization. She mentions the focus on bills and the budget in Sacramento, particularly in relation to port efficiency and transportation.
The USDA has accepted a request for a Section 32 purchase of American almonds for food programs. More information on how to be an approved seller through USDA Section 32.
https://www.ams.usda.gov/selling-food/becoming-approved
Land Flex sign-ups in certain areas have been extended, and interested individuals are encouraged to apply.
https://landflex.org
The Farm Bill drafting process is underway, with efforts to expand trade and market facilitation programs, address drought, and reform disaster programs.
Disaster Programs Available - For Crop Loss and Crop/Tree Damage
If you have been impacted by any flooding or damage to your crops from the recent weather events. Please, Document and Notify the necessary agents.
If you need help, check out our resource page https://almondalliance.org/resources/ or give us a call at our office at 209.300.7140 and talk to Nicole for more information.
Remember to notify your insurance agent, County Commissioner & USDA Farm Service Agency.
If you have the potential to take emergency flood water for recharge purposes, contact your water district, County office of emergency services and your GSA.
Happy Memorial Day
Become a member!
Visit our website or email Annie at [email protected]
Follow us on Social Media
Spotify
Apple Podcast
Youtube - Almond Alliance
Youtube - What’s Shakin’ Playlist
Youtube - Almond Alert Podcast Playlist
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