Western Tree Nut Association

The Western Tree Nut Association (WTNA) is an agricultural trade organization representing the tree nut growers and processing industry including almond hullers and processors, pistachio, pecan and walnut huller/dehydrators and processors. In addition, WTNA provides hands-on environmental and safety services for its members at no additional charge. This Association is non-profit funded by an annual voluntary dues assessment as determined by the Board of Directors. WTNA works on issues at the federal, state and local levels including environmental, air quality, safety, food safety, transportation, labor, and tax issues. In addition, WTNA provides consulting services on a contract basis to other agricultural processors including vegetable dehydrators, tomato processing plants, cotton gins and farms in California and Arizona on a contract basis. These consulting services cover safety and environmental issues, including air pollution permitting, SPCC plans and hazardous materials business plans.