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The Walnut Alliance of California is an organization of walnut growers, handlers, hullers and other businesses associated with the California walnut industry. It is loosely modeled after the Almond Alliance, which has provided tremendous value for California almond farmers. Like the Almond Alliance, the Walnut Alliance of California can perform activities on behalf of the walnut industry that are not allowed through federal or state marketing order programs of the California Walnut Board or the California Walnut Commission.

The Walnut Alliance of California operates as a non-profit, public benefit tax exempt 501(c) 5 corporation with voluntary members who pay an annual fee. The Walnut Alliance has also formed a Political Action Committee to assist the walnut industry in advocating for fair regulations and trade policy.

A primary objective of the Walnut Alliance is to support the work of the California Walnut Board and the California Walnut Commission.

It’s stated mission is as follows:

To promote a stable and profitable marketing environment for walnuts from California.
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The Walnut Alliance of California exists to:

Empower walnut growers through education and transparency

Improve quality of California walnuts by supporting uniform:

Grades for domestic and imported walnuts

Quality incentives for growers

Assist the California walnut industry in advocating for fair regulations and trade policy

Support the work of the California Walnut Board and California Walnut Commission

Walnut Alliance Leadership

The Walnut Alliance of California is currently led by Board members of a former organization known as the Walnut Bargaining Association. A new Board membership structure has been put in place and the organization is seeking walnut industry members interested in serving on the Board of the Walnut Alliance of California.

The Walnut Alliance of California Board currently consists of the following members:

Jeff Gallagher

Gallagher Ranch Inc.

Rio Oso, CA

Peter Jelavich,
Sect/Treasurer

Hawn Ranch Co.

Yuba City, CA

Joseph R. Martinez,
Director-at-Large

Martinez Ranches, Inc.

Winters, CA

Donald Norene,
Chairman

Norene Ranches, Inc.

Rio Oso, CA

Jeff Dyer

Double D Farms

Woodland, CA

John Heier

John Heier Farms

Live Oak, CA

Manny Johl

Manny Johl Farming

Yuba City, CA

Aaron Martella

Grower Direct Nut Company

Hughson, CA

Ron Martella

Ronald Martella Farms

Hughson, CA

Pat Mecklenburg 

Derby Orchards 

Rio Oso, CA

Joe Mitchell

Yuba City, CA

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