Did you know that almond trees grow multiple products? In addition to the kernel that we eat, there are the hulls, the shells, and the tree itself. These products have traditionally been used for livestock bedding, dairy feed, and electricity generation. Changing markets are spurring new research that explores additional uses to bring value to farmers, other industries, the environment and local communities. By 2025, the California almond community commits to achieve zero waste in our orchards by putting everything we grow to optimal use.
