What’s Shakin’ at the Almond Alliance | May 5th, 2023
In this episode of What’s Shakin’, Aubrey Bettencourt, President and CEO of the Almond Alliance, recaps the week after the Almond Alliance Convention.
00:18 - Quick Convention Recap
01:09 - Washington, D.C. - Federal Update
>>> Flood Mitigation Guide for Members Only - Check your email. To become a member, email Aromero@almondalliance.org
02:04 - Sacramento, CA - State Update
>>> Water, Air and Transportation were a few topics our team discussed with CalEPA, CDFA & Natural Resources.
02:48 - BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
>>> Secretary Tom Vilsack has approved $75 million to purchase American Almonds via Section 32.
More information on how to be an approved seller through USDA Section 32.
https://www.ams.usda.gov/selling-food/becoming-approved
📌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
Remember to notify your insurance agent, County Commissioner & USDA Farm Service Agency.
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