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The Almond Alert Podcast is a creation of the Almond Alliance of California. Follow this podcast to stay up to date with the almond industry's most critical and timely issues. Hear how the A...

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Making It Happen: A Sneak Peek at the 2025 Almond Alliance Convention

Get ready for the 2025 Almond Alliance Convention! Katie Staack, chair of the convention committee, is joined by Amanda Hernandez from TriCa...

00:11:30Dec 6, 2024

California’s 2024 Election: Shaping the Next Decade of Policy with Erin Norwood and Christy Wilson

In this episode of Almond Alert , Erin Norwood from Norwood Associates interviews Christy Wilson of Wilson Callahan Strategies to discuss th...

00:34:03Nov 1, 2024

Harvest Insights with Donny Hicks

In this episode of Almond Alert , the Almond Alliance's Communications Consultant, Amanda Russell from Outlaw Strategic, sits down with Donn...

00:10:01Aug 13, 2024

From the Field to the Hill: The Power of Farmer Advocacy

In this episode of Almond Alert, we explore the recent trip the Almond Alliance made to Washington, D.C. Cole Rojewski and Steve Koretoff di...

00:19:04Jul 29, 2024

New Leadership, New Horizons: A Conversation with Blake Vann | EP 21

In this episode of Almond Alert, we sit down with Blake Vann, the new chairman of the Almond Alliance. Broadcasting from beautiful Kauai, we...

00:21:15May 20, 2024

A Special Convention Message from ABC CEO

Clarice Turner, CEO of the Almond Board of California, has a special message for the Almond Alliance Convention.

00:07:22Apr 24, 2024

Liquid Dynamics: Insights into California's Water Management with Jennifer Pierre | Almond Alert EP 20

On this episode of Almond Alert, Aubrey Bettencourt welcomes Jennifer Pierre, the State Water Contractors General Manager. Aubrey and Jennif...

00:53:12Apr 3, 2024

Influencing Policy, Securing Success: The Role of PACs in the Almond Industry | Almond Alert EP19

In this episode of Almond Alert, the focus is on political action committees (PACs) and their crucial role in influencing poIn this episode,...

00:31:35Mar 13, 2024

Advocating for Almonds in Sacramento with Erin Norwood | Almond Alert EP 18

Join us in this episode of Almond Alert, where we delve deep into the intricate world of agricultural advocacy in Sacramento. Aubrey Bettenc...

00:28:16Mar 5, 2024

Almond Board’s New CEO, Clarice Turner, Is All Business | EP17 Almond Alert

Almond Board’s New CEO, Clarice Turner, Is All Business | EP17 Almond Alert On this episode of Almond Alert, Aubrey Bettencourt hosts Claric...

00:48:20Jan 25, 2024

The Farm Bill: Will it Happen in ‘24 or ‘25? | EP16 Almond Alert

The Farm Bill: Will it Happen in ‘24 or ‘25? | EP16 Almond Alert On this episode of Almond Alert, Cole Rojewski hosts Secretary Mike Johanns...

00:30:29Jan 11, 2024

What's Shakin' at the Almond Alliance - Friday, December 22, 2023

Aubrey Bettencourt, CEO and President of the Almond Alliance, gives us a quick end-of-the-year recap, touching on the work the Almond Allian...

00:07:31Dec 29, 2023

What’s Shakin’ at the Almond Alliance | November 3rd, 2023

What’s Shakin’ at the Almond Alliance | November 3rd, 2023 Summary: In this episode of What’s Shakin’, Aubrey Bettencourt, President and CEO...

00:26:02Nov 10, 2023

What’s Shakin’ at the Almond Alliance | October 13th, 2023

What’s Shakin’ at the Almond Alliance | October 13th, 2023 Summary: In this episode of What’s Shakin’, Aubrey Bettencourt, President and CEO...

00:15:39Oct 20, 2023

Convention Rewind: Kelli Evans - Chair of the Grower Committee | EP15 Almond Alert

Convention Rewind: Kelli Evans - Chair of the Grower Committee | EP15 Almond Alert Almond Alert is brought to you by LMC Manufacturing. On t...

00:20:30Oct 19, 2023

What’s Shakin’ at the Almond Alliance | July 28th, 2023

What’s Shakin’ at the Almond Alliance | July 28th, 2023 Summary: In this episode of What’s Shakin’, Aubrey Bettencourt, President and CEO of...

00:13:10Aug 1, 2023

What’s Shakin’ at the Almond Alliance | June 30th, 2023

What’s Shakin’ at the Almond Alliance | June 30th, 2023 Become a member! Visit our website or email Annie at aromero@almondalliance.org Foll...

00:15:06Jul 6, 2023

Infrastructure Reform from Left Field | EP14 Almond Alert

Infrastructure Reform from Left Field | EP14 Almond Alert Almond Alert is brought to you by LMC Manufacturing. On this episode of Almond Ale...

00:13:27Jun 20, 2023

What’s Shakin’ at the Almond Alliance | June 16th, 2023

What’s Shakin’ at the Almond Alliance | June 16th, 2023 Summary: In this episode of What’s Shakin’, Aubrey Bettencourt, President and CEO of...

00:09:43Jun 20, 2023

LandFlex: Phase II | EP13 Almond Alert

LandFlex: Phase II | EP13 Almond Alert Almond Alert is brought to you by LMC Manufacturing. Summary: On this episode of Seen & Herd, Aubrey...

00:23:20Jun 12, 2023