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Farm labor crews for almond growers

Crews for almond orchards across California: pruning after harvest, winter sanitation, suckering and weed control, planting, and harvest support.

Almond work we handle

  • Pruning November to FebruaryHand pruning after harvest and through dormancy, plus cleanup behind mechanical hedging.
  • Winter sanitation December to JanuaryRemoving mummy nuts from trees and the orchard floor to cut navel orangeworm pressure.
  • Planting and replants January to MarchPlanting bare-root and potted trees, staking, and replants in established blocks.
  • Suckering and orchard floor April to JulySuckering young and mature trees, hand hoeing, and weed control around trunks and emitters.
  • Harvest support August to OctoberCrews supporting shake, sweep, and pickup: raking around trunks, cleanup, and hand work where equipment can't reach.

The almond season at a glance

When each almond job usually happens, by month
Work Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Pruning Yes Yes No No No No No No No No Yes Yes
Winter sanitation Yes No No No No No No No No No No Yes
Planting and replants Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No No No No
Suckering and orchard floor No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No
Harvest support No No No No No No No Yes Yes Yes No No

Typical California timing. Exact dates vary by region, variety, and weather.

What almond growers should know

  • Dust and equipment at harvestAlmond harvest means shakers, sweepers, and heavy dust. Crews get clear working zones away from equipment, and dust protection when it's needed.
  • Working around bloomDuring bloom, beehives are placed in the orchard. Crews working then are briefed on where the hives are and how to work around them.
  • Heat in August and SeptemberHarvest support runs through the hottest weeks of the year, so water, shade, and high-heat procedures are part of every crew day.

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Questions from almond growers

When should I book almond pruning crews?

Pruning runs from after harvest into February, and crews fill up once harvest ends. Call us in September or October to reserve a winter pruning crew.

Do you do almond orchard sanitation?

Yes. Our crews remove mummy nuts from trees and the orchard floor in December and January, which helps reduce navel orangeworm going into spring.

Where do you supply almond crews?

Anywhere in California. Most almond work is in the San Joaquin Valley and Sacramento Valley, in counties such as Kern County, Tulare County, Kings County, Fresno County, Madera County, and Merced County. We're based in Bakersfield; call (661) 677-5733 to check crew availability for your dates.

Counties where we work with almond growers

Other crops we work

Need a almond crew?

Tell us the block, the work, and your dates. We'll call you back to plan it.

Request a crew Call (661) 677-5733