Almond growers to gather next week

Hundreds of almond growers will gather next week for their annual conference Dec. 11-13.

The Almond Board of California-sponsored event at the Sacramento Convention Center will include numerous workshops on growing tips and regulations and a gala dinner with entertainers Penn and Teller.

The event was moved north this year from its previous home, Modesto.

“In Sacramento, we've got more exhibits and more room,” said Robert Curtis, the almond board's associate director of agricultural services.

The conference will include a symposium on nitrogen management and an opportunity for growers to talk one-on-one with researchers, Curtis said.

Information: http://conference.almondboard.com/