Kabir Tumber joined the Journey to discuss his background in economics and retail, and how that informs him in his current role in supply chain strategy at Blue Diamond Growers. Tumber grew up on a family farm in Yuba City where his family grew peaches, walnuts and prunes. After earning a bachelor’s and master's in economics from UC Davis, he worked as a consultant at the intersection of agriculture, water and economics.

“I think the best transfer of knowledge is amongst the grower community. Hearing from those early adopters of, ‘Hey, this is my experience, and this is why I continue to do it.’ That's what I try to support or help facilitate in my role.” - Kabir Tumber

In Today’s episode:

• Meet Kabir Tumber, the senior manager of membership development and sustainable agriculture at Blue Diamond Growers
• Discover the many macro and micro trends that are taken into account to determine what products are the best fit for grocery shelves and consumers
• Explore the nuance of incorporating sustainability not only into farming practices but into marketing opportunities

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