The Almond Man Podcast

In today's episode Russell sits down to talk to his friend Deforest Buckner.

In today's episode of the Almond Man podcast, Russell sits down with his two good friends that are in the wine business, and talks with them about their stories.

In Todays Episode Russell sits down to talk to his good friend Lowell Miriam about his story and his life.

In this episode Kevin Sweeney sits down with Russell and they talk about football, the valley, and family.

Russell Harris is back for Season 2 of The Almond Man Podcast and he's kicking it off with professional boxer, Jose Ramirez!

COO of The Hulling Company Ron Leach talks with Russell about growing up in Madera, why he decided to leave baseball in high school, how he got an early start in farming during college, his experiences working with Anderson, Clayton and Co., and finally his arrival at Harris Family Enterprises in 2006. Ron has seen it all and shares plenty of stories from his career in the cotton and almond industry!

Former San Joaquin Memorial hoops star Quincy Pondexter joins the podcast to share stories from his nine-year NBA career. From guarding Kobe Bryant to chasing Manu Ginobili, Quincy saw it all in the League. Pondexter also talks about playing high school basketball with the Lopez twins, being snubbed by Fresno State, and fighting a life-threatening skin infection following surgery. Quincy's story is one you don't want to miss!

Ever wondered what farming was like 35 years ago? Russell Harris invites Dave Bazar and Luis Gil to discuss the evolution of almond farming since The Almond Man started his farming career in 1985, broken down into three segments: post-harvest dormant season, bloom time, and harvest.

Conrad De La Torre returns to The Almond Man Podcast to discuss how he and Russell got into business together in 2004, the transition in popular almond rootstocks, and why quality beats price when planting your trees.

Pat La Rocca (owner of Five Restaurant), Enrico DiCicco (owner of DiCicco's in Fresno), and Marco Santeaufima (owner of DiCicco's in Madera) join Russell to talk about their Italian roots, cooking competitions at family gatherings, and making their own mark on the family legacy of restaurants.

Russell Harris chats with Fresno Mayor-Elect Jerry Dyer about stories from his 41-year-long police career, what Dyer remembers from his time as the longest-serving police chief in any major U.S city, and why Dyer is optimistic he can unite "One Fresno" in his upcoming mayoral term.

Conrad De La Torre of The Nursery Co. goes into detail about growing up in farming, his mentors that provided extensive knowledge about growing, and how he met Russell to form a bountiful partnership.

Lance Shebelut and David White of Trinity Fruit Co. join Russell to talk about how they entered the agriculture industry - and how their roads to success eventually merged at Trinity. From playing professional baseball to skipping work for Willie Nelson, Lance and David have plenty of stories to share!

Former Fresno State football head coach Pat Hill joins Russell to talk about his early playing days, why he got into coaching, and how playing "anyone, anytime, anywhere" put Fresno State and the Central Valley on the map.

The tables turn as Russell Harris, a.k.a "The Almond Man", is interviewed by longtime employee and friend, Dave Bazar. Russell opens up on his childhood, his relationship with his father, his athletic aspirations, and how "dropping the fly ball" has motivated him throughout his farming career.