nov-dec-2020

Contents ON THE COVER: Blue Diamond wishes all our readers a happy holiday season and a prosperous New Year. NOV–DEC 2020 14 FIELD TEAM 16 NEWS IN A NUTSHELL 20 ANNUAL GROWERS MEETING 36 CULTIVATING SUSTAINABILITY 38 ADVOCACY REPORT 40 IN YOUR ORCHARD 50 CLASSIFIED ADS Features 6 President’s Corner Adapted from his 2020 Annual Meeting speech, President and CEO Mark Jansen highlights business achievements and addresses what a difference a year makes. 10 Chairman’s Message Chairman Dan Cummings talks about Blue Diamond celebrating its 110-year anniversary in remarks adapted from his 2020 Annual Meeting address. 18 Blue Diamond Growers Salida Celebrates Becoming Green Business Certified Blue Diamond Growers celebrates becoming a certified Green Business through the California Green Business Network with the support of the Modesto Chamber of Commerce. 36 Grower Sustainability Incentive Plan This Plan will reward growers currently enrolled in the CASP who are employing sustainable practices that support a thriving orchard, and it will encourage other growers to join in. 3 N O V E M B E R – D E C E M B E R 2 0 2 0