The Almond Board of California administers a grower-enacted Federal Marketing Order under the supervision of the United States Department of Agriculture.

Established in 1950, the Board's charge is to promote the best quality product and increase production of almonds, California's largest tree crop. The Board seeks to expand the domestic and international markets for almonds through generic public relations, advertising and other marketing activities. The Board also tracks almond industry statistics and annually publishes the Almond Almanac.

The Board consists of ten members, five almond growers and five almond processors. All Board members serve without compensation, donating time, effort and energy for the good of the industry. A staff of professionals work with Board-appointed Committees to carry out Board directives.