Energy Alternatives Featured at 2010
Almond Industry Conference

Alternative energy sources, and improving energy efficiency are top-of-mind for many growers. The Almond Industry Conference is loaded with resources to help you plan for your operation’s energy future. “Saving Green by Going Green” is only one of the many educational symposiums that will be offered during the 38th annual Almond Industry Conference (AIC) held in Modesto on Dec. 8 and 9.

The conference planning team is working hard to ensure that all presentations and workshops are tailored to fit your needs. To stay up-to-date on the agenda, speakers and more, visit the conference website. In the meantime, here are a few additional symposiums to consider attending:

Symposium Highlights

• Growing Advantage/Generational Perspective
• The Economics of Growing Almonds
• Almond Sustainability Program: Getting Credit
• Common Issues in the Orchard

Besides all the great speakers and industry members who will be attending the conference, keep your eyes open for the Rustler™ utility vehicle. The Rustler is built for extreme off-road performance, perfect for members of the California Almond industry and ideal for recreational riding. One lucky conference attendee will be going home with this sporty UTV courtesy of Garton Tractor and SmartCube Packaging Systems, LLC; your ticket for a chance to win will be attached to the conference tote bag you receive when you register. Receive an extra ticket by pre-registering before Tuesday, Nov. 16, by 5 p.m.

Today, the Almond Board of California’s growing portfolio of research represents a significant competitive advantage to individual growers, almond businesses and the industry overall. And there is no better way to discover the many ways ABC-supported research can benefit you than to attend the Almond Industry Conference Dec. 8 and 9 in Modesto. Register for the AIC today!

The almond industry is grateful for the support of Conference Metal Sponsors: Premier – BASF, Gold – José Borrell, Titanium – Bayer CropScience, Silver – Log5, Bronze – Jack Rabbit, Copper – Satake, Green – JKB Energy.

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