Orchard Shakers – Stanislaus sees huge increase in almond orchards as demand soars

Orchard Shakers – Stanislaus sees huge increase in almond orchards as demand soars   Orchard Shakers – Millions of newly planted almond trees are transforming Stanislaus County, Modesto, Ceres, Hughson, Oakdale, Patterson, Riverbank, Salida — economically, environmentally, aesthetically and maybe even culturally. More than 18 million trees now produce those tasty little nuts in the