Walnuts
After a morning of diverse educational topics, attendees will visit two locations – a demonstration nut grove and a permaculture and forest farm research space.
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Almonds, pistachios and walnuts rank among the top 10 valued commodities for the state's crop year at over $9.4 billion combined.
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Freezing temperatures in late 2020 caused frost damage to many orchards in the state, which resulted in delayed leaf out and reduced nut set, and drought conditions magnified tree stress.
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Findings show a connection between regular walnut consumption and greater longevity, as well as reduced risk of death from cardiovascular diseases.
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Last year's larger crops for some nuts dropped prices, which allowed importers to buy more despite tariffs. This year's reduced crops, higher prices, shipping congestion and other issues are shaping a different story.
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Walnut orchards in Northern California are feeling the aftermath – and seeing the reduced yields – of inconsistent and unpredictable weather conditions.
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On the heels of both a 2018 and 2019 autumn freeze, the November 2020 freeze seems to have caused more damage in walnuts than anticipated.
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After a morning dedicated to various aspects of nut growing, attendees with be able to network, share information and spend the rest of the day touring nut orchards. Membership not required.
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