Calmond Valley Launches Water Stewardship Program

Protecting California's Most Precious Resource

Water scarcity is one of the defining challenges of almond farming in California. Calmond Valley has responded with a comprehensive water stewardship program designed to reduce consumption, improve efficiency, and protect local watersheds.

The program, rolled out across all 4,200 acres of our managed orchards, centers on a full conversion to subsurface drip irrigation. Combined with real-time soil moisture sensors and evapotranspiration data, we have reduced applied water per pound of almonds by 20% compared to our 2021 baseline.

Technology at the Core

Each orchard block is equipped with a network of soil moisture probes transmitting data every 15 minutes to our farm management platform. Irrigation decisions are made algorithmically, ensuring trees receive exactly what they need — no more, no less. This precision approach has eliminated the overwatering that was common under flood and sprinkler systems.

Watershed Partnerships

Beyond the farm gate, Calmond Valley partners with two regional groundwater sustainability agencies to report annual extraction volumes and participate in recharge programs. We have invested in two managed aquifer recharge projects that return treated surface water to the local aquifer during wet years.

What This Means for B2B Buyers

Buyers sourcing from Calmond Valley receive a Water Use Report with every shipment, documenting gallons applied per acre and per pound of kernel. This data supports sustainability disclosures required by European retailers, foodservice chains, and ingredient processors. Our water stewardship certification is recognized by the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act framework and the California Almond Board's sustainability platform.