Carriere Family Farms

We were able to get some cover crop planted in our orchards this week before the rains. Cover crops help add nitrogen to the soil, helping to maintain overall health of the trees. ?? ??

“Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear—not absence of fear.” -Mark Twain

Happy #WalnutWednesday! WE MADE IT! Another walnut harvest season is in the books, and while the yield may have been lighter across California, the quality? Absolutely top-notch! Huge shoutout to our amazing growers, dedicated employees, resilient truck drivers, and hard-working hullers for making this season a safe and successful one. Here’s to all your hard work and those A+ walnuts!

Quick recap of the SIAL Paris conference! A productive week of connecting with customers, clarifying our message regarding the short crop this season, and connecting with walnut growers/processors from around the world. ??

#meetmemonday Gerrardo Ocampo Maintenance Manager Meet Gerrardo, born-and-raised Colusa, CA local who’s been mastering the art of working with his hands for as long as he can remember! With 12+ years of experience in food manufacturing, Gerrardo has split his career between being an industrial mechanic/millwright and leading teams as a maintenance manager in food processing. When he’s not keeping things running smoothly at work, you can find him off-roading in his Jeep, exploring the backcountry, camping with family, or perfecting his BBQ game. Here’s to Gerrardo—a guy who’s always ready to get his hands dirty and make life a little more fun, whether he’s behind the wheel or the grill! ??????

Walnuts have arrived! Final day at SIAL Paris. The team had a great week networking and connecting with customers ??

Our sales team talking all things #cawalnuts at SIAL Paris this week! ??

The sales team is back at it this week at SIAL Paris ! ??

Come see us at SIAL Paris this week!

We are impressed by the overall quality of the product this season. Take a look at the walnut journey from the sample room to the packing line!