November/December 2024 - 4

EDITOR'S LETTER
Embrace lessons learned
I
t's hard to believe 2024 is coming
to a close soon, and it is one more
chapter of life in the groves, filled
with wins and challenges.
For the Southeastern pecan farmers
who lost entire orchards, there are no
words to express the significance of
that loss. Read more about the impacts
to Georgian growers on page 43.
In this issue, we hope to lift spirits
by sharing information about an
amazing operation, Baugher Ranch
Organics, located in Northern
California, on page 18. Be inspired
about its journey that transformed a conventional orchard into an
organic one in 1984. For 30 years, Baugher Ranch Organics has been a
model for organic almond growing, handling, processing and storage.
Read more about Unruh Walnut Farms and its regenerative
Debbie Eisele
Editorial Director
practices that have resulted in chemical savings for its operations on
page 10. Meridian Growers, a Madera, California-based company
processes and markets more than 30 million pounds of pistachios.
Turn to page 14 to read all about its operations.
During the summer, National Nut Grower conducted a labor
survey with tree nut growers and the results are included in this issue
on page 6. Take a look at how labor in this industry compares to other
specialty agricultural operations.
Regulations are also part of everyday business, not just
postharvest. In January, a federal regulation will go into effect
that will impact farmers. Turn to page 44 to read more about the
mandates of the 2021 Corporate Transparency Act and the Beneficial
Ownership Information report.
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