Going Organic: Before trying it with almonds, here are a few points you should consider

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AFTER enjoying many seasons of consistently strong returns, almond growers have seen prices soften in recent years, leading many to consider farming some of their crop organically. But there are several considerations growers should take into accountbefore making the move, says University of California Cooperative Extension Farm Adviser Roger Duncan. Speaking on his home turf at a recent seminar at the Stanislaus Ag Center co-presented by the Organic Fertilizer Association of California and the American Society of Agronomy's Certified Crop Adviser program, Duncan said those growers considering the move should have one overriding thought they must keep in mind.