What Makes Our Almonds Unique

We are a multi-generational farm company. Our almond acreage is situated on the finest almond ground in the world, located in East Stanislaus County, with its nutrient rich, prolific soils and ideal almond growing climate. It has exceptional access to some of the purest and most pristine water known to man originating from the Sierra Nevada snowpack in Yosemite National Park. In fact, our property has been archived as one of the first almond ranches in California.

We developed a highly proprietary, proven and patent pending technology. Our nuts taste different due to our multi-layered proprietary farming technologies which begin by requiring over 10 years to convert the orchard to our Wild Soil brand platform. Our orchards are grown in virgin soils utilizing our Wild Soil brand proprietary technology, the way our forefathers farmed pre-1920. Our soil's health and biodiversity is proven and can be independently verified. Because of the extreme vitality and diversity of the soil our almonds contain superior taste and nutritional qualities as well. Our almonds undergo proprietary testing, proving their content of naturally occurring prebiotics and probiotics. No other grower farms the way we do.

We believe there is a better way. Wild Soil brand farming is grounded in science; organic is not. Our methods restore the biodiversity that modern farming practices have depleted over generations. We know of no other better farming method that protects the environment for future generations. Our proprietary farming method is based on a wellness model: healthy soils create healthy trees and healthy trees create healthy nuts.

Just as award winning vines pick up the unique flavor profiles of the soil, our almond trees produce almonds that truly taste different due to the diversity, vibrancy and richness of our soils and world renowned growing region.

Biodiversity increases human, plant and soil health. Healthy soils grow a more vibrant, robust, tastier and healthy nut. Eating the nut connects us to the soil. We have created Healthy Soils for a Healthier YOU!

Wild Soil brand farming uses proprietary cultural methods to create a form of restored virgin soil. Virgin soil allows plants to achieve their full potential. In addition, good soil contains a diversity of microorganisms that trigger disease resistance in the plant by stimulating its immune system and suppress the growth of plant pathogens in the soil. This combination of a vibrant plant and fewer pathogens reduces the need for pesticides.

Conventional farming produces big plants, which are maintained with continuing supplies of chemical fertilizer and pesticides. Modern farming creates sterile soils as many of these chemicals decimate the life in the soil. The byproduct of these sterile soils is sterile food that is lacking in rich life and naturally occurring probiotics. Science is now understanding that soil life protects human life as eating foods rich in natural probiotics protects human health through healthy gut/intestinal microflora and protects the environment. New research suggests sterile foods are contributing to the dramatic rise in human noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as cancer, heart disease, obesity, diabetes, Alzheimer's, and stroke to name just a few.

Organic farming claims to use fewer chemicals, but organic growers can still use 23 Class 1 chemicals for growing almonds. (We choose not to be associated with the organic label). Class 1 pesticides are all extremely toxic to humans and must carry the warning, DANGER, on their label. Many of these are restricted use chemicals. They can be used only by well-trained, licensed professionals, who must wear special protective gear in some cases.

Our farming method is an informed version of organic management. We grow plants that are so vibrantly healthy we do not need to use any Class 1 pesticides.

Conventional/Organic Sterile Almond Orchard vs. Wild Soil Almond Orchard

Our almond trees grow in newly virgin soil which was restored in part by supplying proprietary, organic compost. We use our own proprietary methods for monitoring microbial diversity and rejecting any compost or other inputs that do not meet our farming standards.

By focusing on protecting the soil biome we protect our customers and the environment.

Wild Soil brand farming methods were developed after more than a generation of trials and testing by a research group comprised of a consortium of subject matter experts in diverse disciplines including soil science, microbiology, human pathology and immunology. Several of these experts are among the top in the world in their field. These researchers obtained their PhDs/studies/residencies at the following institutions: Harvard, Yale, University of Pennsylvania, and St. Louis University.

Additionally, we have operated under ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) principles since 2016. ESG is looked at in assessing the impact of the sustainability and ethical practices of a company.

The probiotic benefits of the proprietary methods described above have not been evaluated by the relevant government agencies and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. You should not use the information described above for diagnosis or treatment of any health problem. You should contact your healthcare professional if you suspect you might have a health problem.