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Keyes, California — The challenges facing local farmers have intensified as Christine Gemperle and her brother Erich, co-owners of Gemperle Orchards, confront a new wave of uncertainty that follows years of droughts and a pandemic. At a recent press conference at their farm, Gemperle expressed deep concerns about the negative impact of tariffs on their vital almond production business. “We are fortunate to have the ideal conditions for growing almonds,” she stated. “Global markets depend on us, and we rely on their demand for our product. However, tariffs could jeopardize decades-long relationships and disrupt our … Read more