The Almond Conference 2023 drew the largest turnout since 2019 and enabled attendees to met Clarice Turner, the new president and CEO for the Almond Board of California (ABC).
Attendees learned about the array of programs — ranging from building global demand to increased trade efforts to research to maximize grower efficiency — aimed at helping the industry face difficult times.
OVERVIEW
The gathering was held at Sacramento’s SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, drew 3,819 attendees and provided an opportunity to further relationships, build new ones and exchange ideas and information.
“This year, we were able to share what we learned about the challenges we’re facing as well as outline the efforts ABC is making to address each,” said Alexi Rodriguez, chair of the board of directors for ABC. “The best path for our industry is going to be together, and The Almond Conference offered a great opportunity to take into account all the ideas and experiences that were shared to help us move forward.”
STATE OF THE INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
During the State of the Industry presentation, Turner talked about what she called a great strength of the almond industry — the supportive nature of everyone in it.
