… almonds are a thirsty crop, which can be problematic under water shortages in California. So Kind Snacks, a producer of snack bars and cereal, is delving into the nuts and bolts of almond farming. Last year, it launched a three-year pilot program, the Almond Acres Initiative, to test regenerative agriculture and new technologies in partnership with one of its top suppliers, Ofi. With a year of promising progress under their belt, the organizations are expanding the Central Valley project to include a second, drier site. Undaunted by dust and dehydration, they’re hoping to make our favorite nut a little better for everyone.