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

Q&A: Spotlight on Brent Barton of Barton Ranch, Inc.

Brent Barton, Barton Ranch, Inc. Escalon, CA Multi-generational California walnut grower Brent Barton shares his thoughts on why he serves on the California Walnut Board,...
Orchard Origins
April 11, 2022

California Walnut Board Marketing Order Update: Status & Next Steps

The California Walnut Board (CWB) has been actively working to update the Federal Marketing Order rules governing inspection. As part of the process, the USDA...
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...
Walnut Community
October 7, 2020

How to Enjoy a Bountiful Harvest Season This Fall

Summer heat is giving way to light breezes, and lush greens are fading to golds and reds. Fall has arrived, and with it, harvest! Harvesting...
Culinary Inspiration
May 14, 2020

17 Things You Never Knew About Walnuts

For all you walnut lovers out there, get ready to celebrate because May 17 is National Walnut Day! With the versatility of California walnuts, there’s...