Orchard Origins
July 27, 2022

California Agriculture Regulatory Update – Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA)

California agriculture is increasingly regulated for health and safety, air quality, water quality and quantity of water usage. State regulations have resulted in changes in...
Orchard Origins
April 11, 2022

6 Ways Walnuts Are Promoted as an Excellent Source of Plant-Based Omega-3 ALA

During Nutrition Month in March, consumers and health professionals were encouraged to consume walnuts for their excellent source of plant-based omega-3 ALA (alpha-linolenic acid, 2.5...
Balanced Lifestyle
March 24, 2022

10 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day Every Day

As growers and processors of California walnuts, we feel deeply connected to the Earth. We’ve spent more than a century caring for the land by...
Orchard Origins
May 17, 2021

Industry Spotlight – Dave Keyawa, Keyawa Orchards Inc.

Our Industry Spotlight highlights one of our own within the industry, and this month, we are featuring Dave Keyawa of Keyawa Orchards Inc. We hope...
Balanced Lifestyle
March 5, 2021

Industry Spotlight – Davin Norene, Big Time Farming LLC

This month, we are featuring Davin Norene of Big Time Farming LLC. 1. Why did you want to become a member of the CWC? The...
Balanced Lifestyle
January 8, 2021

Industry Spotlight – Bill Carriere, Carriere Family Farms

This month, we are featuring Bill Carriere of Carriere Family Farms. 1. Why did you want to become a member of the CWB? I feel...
Balanced Lifestyle
December 10, 2019

The Humble Walnut Has a Gilded History

The humble walnut has a rich and deep history, one that starts far off in Ancient Persia and reaches all the way to present day....
Balanced Lifestyle
March 29, 2019

How to Compost at Home

California Walnuts is a huge fan of the environment, and if you’re someone who cares about the environment too, loves to garden, or has a...
Balanced Lifestyle
December 19, 2018

California Walnut Grower Stories – Carl Cilker, Cilker Orchards

Let’s start with talking about how you became a California walnut grower. I kind of grew up with it, as our family’s been in the...