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Episode 90: Farming, Fertilizer and Family Dynamics with Lee Erickson
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- Almond Journey
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- Nov 21, 2025
- Duration seconds
- 1746
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Summary
Lee Erickson joined the Journey to discuss his almond story and experiences buying and building a fertilizer company. We also talk about his industry involvement and lessons learned while working with family in his multi-generational ventures. Erickson is the managing partner of TEP, Inc. and a partner in Erickson Farms, which produces almonds, grapes, olives, pistachios and prunes on about 3,000 acres in Madera, California. He also serves on the board of directors of the Central California Almond Growers Association and is the vice chair of the Almond Board of California’s Global Communications Committee. “I own the company, but we also farm. So I know exactly what growers are going through…Watch what you're getting. Make sure what you're spending your money on is making you money. Especially right now, we're all tightening our belts.” - Lee Erickson In Today’s episode: Meet Lee Erickson, almond grower and entrepreneur, who sits down with the Almond Board’s Taylor Hillman and podcast host Tim Hammerich. Discover the lessons and insights Erickson has gleaned from buying and building a fertilizer company Explore the dynamics of working in a multigenerational family business Understand the rewards and responsibilities of getting involved on boards and committees The Almond Journey Podcast is brought to you by the Almond Board of California. This show explores how growers, handlers, and other stakeholders are making things work in their operations to drive the almond industry forward. Host Tim Hammerich visits with leaders throughout the Central Valley of California and beyond who are finding innovative ways to improve their operations, connect with their communities, and advance the almond industry. ABC…