The Long Rise of California’s Almond Industry

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California is synonymous with almonds. An astounding 100 percent of almonds exported from the U.S and nearly 80 percent of the world’s almonds come from the fertile valleys of the Golden State, where the combination of a mediterranean climate, deep soil, and a long growing season has created a global powerhouse in tree nut production.… Continue reading The Long Rise of California’s Almond Industry