American agriculture puts nutritious food on the table, and the California Walnut industry certainly plays its part.
The Federal Environmental Protection Agency's Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program recognizes the California Walnut Board as a Silver Member, reserved for high achieving environmental stewards.
Walnut farmers in California address air quality issues using contemporary technologies that reduce pesticides, minimize dust and smoke, and reduce airborne particulate matter less than 10 microns.
Includes information on truck updates, engine retrofits, dust control, and more.
Profitable California walnut culture requires supplemental irrigation.
Maintaining orchard soil health is a fundamental priority of profitable walnut growers.
On-farm energy use is expensive and internal combustion engines further contribute to air pollution.