Almonds
Nearly all the almonds grown in the US are farmed in California. Almonds are California’s third leading agricultural product and were its top agricultural export in 2008.
Almonds can be found in the farmers market all year round. They are harvested in the early fall.
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Recipes with Almonds
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Brussels Sprouts with Poppy Seeds, Black Mustard, and Coconut OilReprinted from Season by Nik Sharma with permission from Chronicle Books. |
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Grilled Stone Fruit and Zucchini Salad with Toasted AlmondsFrances Wilson, The Field Kitchen |
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Brunkager (Danish Ginger Crisps)Nichole Accettola, Kantine |
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Roasted Apricots, Butterscotch Cream, and Brown Butter Almond CrumbleHeather Terhune, BDK |
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Articles about Almonds
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October 18, 2013Trail Mix: A Tour of Fruit and Nut OrchardsGet an up-close look at Capay Canyon Ranch and K&J Orchards during the fall fruit and nut harvest. |
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March 04, 2011The Stone Fruit GambleBad weather can damage fruit blossoms, leading to lower yields or lost crops. |
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September 18, 2009Almonds and Olives Farm Tour SlideshowQuintessential California crops - almonds and olives - are highlighted on this farm tour. |
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August 24, 2007Riskier Than Raw?New legislation regarding the sale of raw, unpasteurized almonds meets opposition over safety, as well as threats to small producers. |
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