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Environmental Stewardship 2006 Orchard Tour

Environmental Stewardship 2006 Orchard Tour. February 24, 2006. Strategic Priority #3. “Pro-actively seek solutions to environmental challenges and differentiate the industry” 1. Objectives “An environmentally sensitive ecosystem created by valley farmers”

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Environmental Stewardship 2006 Orchard Tour

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  1. Environmental Stewardship 2006 Orchard Tour February 24, 2006

  2. Strategic Priority #3 “Pro-actively seek solutions to environmental challenges and differentiate the industry” 1. Objectives • “An environmentally sensitive ecosystem created by valley farmers” • Differentiate the almond industry from other agricultural crops by being pro-active, environmentally sensitive farmers 2. Top environmental challenges • Air • Water • Crop protection • Endangered species 3. Steps for each of the top environmental challenges • Gather information for a database • Fund research to meet objectives • Disseminate information from projects/research to the almond industry • Identify and educate policy influencers 4. Work toward creating a positive image of farmers 5. Enforcers – How to turn attention to the environmental priority • Economic incentives • Growers save money • Growers receive incentives 6. Evaluation – Measures of adoption of practices • Reduced grower costs • Increased options for growers and new options for doing business • Growers receive incentives • Environmental effects • Cleaner air • Cleaner water • Pesticide Use Reports (PUR’s) reflect the changes

  3. PESP Champion Awards 2003 Almond Board Named PESP Champion for 2003 and 2004! 2004

  4. Dormant OP Pesticide Use on Almonds(Pounds of Active Ingredient)* * From DPR Pesticide Use Report 10/20/04.

  5. OP Pesticide Use on Almonds(Pounds of AI)* * From DPR Pesticide Use Report 10/20/04.

  6. Almond PMA Reduced Risk Research 1995-2002 • Shows commitment by Almond Board, research institutions, and growers • CDPR says pesticide use in California almonds declines 28.6 lbs/ac total pesticides from 1997-2003 • Reduction of annual use of pesticides by almost 3 million pounds (a 20% reduction in pounds applied/acre) 

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