In this episode, Almond Board of California Directors Brandon Rebiero and Kelli Evans discuss the almond industry delegation that recently traveled to Washington, D.C. The trip was an opportunity to engage with key government and legislative offices, providing an update on almond industry issues. They also discussed market development and innovation activities, efforts to build demand, Board strategic priorities, and stewardship achievements. “Being able to be there and to back the staff and their requests or in their educating of facts is really powerful.” - Kelli Evans In Today’s episode: 00:00 Introduction to the Almond Journey Podcast 00:58 Meet Kelli Evans and Brandon Rebiero 02:33 Insights from the Washington DC Trip 05:55 The Importance of Grower Engagement 07:32 Brandon's Perspective on his Second DC Trip 18:21 The Impact of Data and Sustainability 25:29 Final Thoughts Learn more about the Almond Board of California committees . The Almond Journey Podcast is brought to you by the Almond Board of California. This show explores how growers, handlers, and other stakeholders are making things work in their operations to drive the almond industry forward. Host Tim Hammerich visits with leaders throughout the Central Valley of California and beyond who are finding innovative ways to improve their operations, connect with their communities, and advance the almond industry. ABC recognizes the diverse makeup of the California almond industry and values contributions offered by its growers, handlers, and allied industry members. However, the opinions, services and products discussed in existing and future podcast episodes are by no means an endorsement or recommendation from ABC. The Almond Journey podcast is not an appropriate venue to express opinions on national, state, local or industry politics. As a Federal Marketing Order, the Almond Board of California is prohibited from lobbying or advocating on legislative issues, as well as setting field and market prices.
