
Further Reducing the Water Used to Grow Almonds
Between the 1990s and 2010s, almond growers reduced the amount of water needed to grow each pound of almonds by 33% with improved production practices and adoption of efficient microirrigation technology. 1 By 2025, the California almond community commits to reduce the amount of water used to grow a pound of almonds by an additional 20%.
Increasing Adoption of Environmentally Friendly Pest Management Tools
Responsible almond farming requires protecting the crop and trees from pests, weeds, and disease through an integrated pest management approach. This means using tools and techniques like beneficial insects, habitat removal, mating disruption, as well as monitoring pest levels so that pesticides are used only when necessary. To further protect our orchards, employees, and communities, by 2025, we commit to increase adoption of environmentally friendly pest management tools by 25%.