mar-apr-2020

NEWS IN A NUTSHELL Celebrating the Almond Blossom Festival Blue Diamond participated in the 58th Annual Almond Blossom Festival Parade on Saturday, February 22 in Ripon, California. Team members embraced this year’s theme, “Celebrating 75 years of Service to the Community,” with a large turnout of the Blue Diamond family to help build the co-op’s iconic float and hand out almond treats to parade-goers. Blue Diamond Growers has been a proud supporter of the event and recognized as a 2020 Silver Blossom sponsor. Blue Diamond ’s Mel Machado Honored Congratulations to Mel Machado, Blue Diamond ’s Director of Member Relations for being honored at the 17th Annual Ag One — Stanislaus County Alumni and Friends Dinner. As a Fresno State Alumnus, Mel was recognized for his involvement and many contributions to education and agriculture in the community. In 1979, Mel earned his B.S. degree with a concentration in plant protection and vegetable crops from Fresno State. According to Ag One, “Mel contributes the mentorship he received by his Jordan College of Agriculture Science and Technology professors in shaping the path he would take in his career.” This honor inducts him into the Stanislaus County Hall of Fame. 1 0 A L M O N D F A C T S