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almonds REDUCE the risk of cardiovascular disease, cancers, and diabetes

California is the only state that grows and sells almonds There are over 7000 almonds farms in California California provides 80% of the...

Blanched Almonds

Which Almond Variety Has the Best Taste or Flavor? As an almond farmer, I get asked this question often, or what is your favorite, and I...

almonds in stores are pasteurized even though the label says “raw”

Unless you buy your almonds directly from the farmer who grows them, chances are your almonds are not raw

This is a term of cultural expression with some history tossed in

This a quick look into the daily life of a farmer.

Q: Can an organic certified farm spray? A: ABSOLUTELY!! Spraying is a method of applying a product, the real question is, what is the...

All almond varieties are harvested within a 45 day window beginning in early August.  There are actually 3 products on the tree

Mainly the United Sates, but only the state of California commercially grows almonds. This is due to the Mediterranean climate which...

Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) This article introduces the reader to how farmers contribute to food safety. Ever since the President...

How to store Almonds

Buy the best unpasteurized raw almonds directly from the California farmer at Capay Hills Orchard. Order off the website,...

What is organic farming and how are organic almonds grown.

Uncover the truth about cyande and almonds

Almonds as a whole are well-agreed upon to be an excellent snack or meal addition as far as flavor enjoyment andhealth are concerned and...

Know the gotcha's to buying raw almonds

Since we now understand you can only buy truly raw, unpasteurized almonds direct from the farmer and store- bought almonds are not raw,...

A raw almond has not been pasteurized.The law did carve out an exemption by which farmers may sell their almonds direct to the consumer.