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Emily Fleischmann is VP of Global Market Development for the Almond Board of California. She noted that almonds are finding their way into multiple plant based and beauty products.

Judy Hirigoyen is VP for Global Marketing for American Pistachio Growers, She comments the strength of American pistachios for consumers world-wide.

Jim Zion is the owner of Meridian Growers which farms and processes and ships all tree nuts. He discusses the pecan industry in California.

Christopher Simmonss a Professor and Department Chair. Food Science & Technology at UC Davis. He comments on the benefits of adding almond hulls and shells back to the soils.

Manuel Cunha, Jr., Nisei Farmers League President said that he was “very<p>disappointed that many of his members and their workers have had their right<p>to a secret ballot taken away by the passage of AB 2183.

Brad Craven is Manager of Minturn Huller Cooperative in Chowchilla explains the reason why almonds following harvest must be stockpiled before going into a huller.

<p>Daniele Zaccaria is a UCANR Associate Professor & Agricultural Water Management Specialist in Cooperative Extension in the Dept. of Land, Air, and Natural Resources. He noted how growers apply the necessary water for tree nuts.

Judy Hirigoyen is VP of Global Marketing of American Pistachio Growers. She noted that globally, consumers were very excited about pistachios having a complete protein profile.

Paul Wenger is a long-time almond and walnut producer and he comments on the water use of crops that give us food to eat!

Joe Del Bosque farms almonds and other crops on the westside of Fresno and Merced Counties. He noted when there is no surface water groundwater pumping can cause subsidence, but it is difficult to see.