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almonds in stores are pasteurized even though the label says “raw”

Amonds are almonds that have had the 'L' knocked out of them. This is a term of cultural expression with some history tossed in

This a quick look into the daily life of a farmer.

Spraying is a method of applying a product, the real question is, what is the product? It is a very common misconception that organic farms do not spray. This is false.

All almond varieties are harvested within a 45 day window beginning in early August.  There are actually 3 products on the tree

only the state of California commercially grows almonds

How to store Almonds. The biggest concern is humidity and moisture which create the biggest detriments to almond storage.

What is organic farming and how are organic almonds grown. In its simplest sense organic farming is growing something living from something living

Uncover the truth about cyande and almonds. Over time almonds were cultivated to yield a sweet almond which is what we have been eating since then.

Almonds as a whole are well-agreed upon to be an excellent snack or meal addition. By direct from the farmer

Know the gotcha's to buying raw almonds

At Capay Hills Orchard we avoid pathogens by harvesting off ground

A truly raw almond has not been pasteurized. The law did carve out an exemption by which farmers may sell their almonds direct to the consumer.

Farmers do everything in their power to conserve water, they have a vested interest in it.

Buy the best unpasteruized raw almonds directly from the California farmer Capay Hills Orchard