Gabriele Ludwig, Ph.D, Almond Board of California

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Sustainability: The <strong>Almond</strong> Version Production and environmental research: since 1973 there has been a $16.7 million research investment Research forms the basis for sustainable management in almonds • Production Research current budget ~ $1 million, 42 projects: • Entomology • Horticulture • Aflatoxin Field Research • Plant Pathology • Pollination 2002 Environmental Committee formed • Current budget ~ $1 million, 13 projects: • Air Quality • Water Quality • Stewardship/Sustainability 2005 Bee Task Force formed 12
Sustainability: The <strong>Almond</strong> Version Next Steps 1. Seeking almond growers interested in participating in self-assessment - Please fill out card or contact us if interested (gludwig@almondboard.com) 2. Provide feedback to growers who participate in the water use and nutrient management module 3. Develop additional modules Energy/Air Quality Pest Management 13
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