Cleaning Bonus and Cleaning Plan Schedule

Cleaning Bonus/Charge Schedule: Sorting bonuses or expenses are based on each grower’s percentage of inedible & foreign material on USDA report.

Percentage of Inedible & F.M. Cents/Lb. Percentage of Inedible & F.M. Cents/Lb.
0 – 1.09 $0.02 bonus 3.0 – 3.99 $0.02 charge
1.1 – 1.59 $0.015 bonus 4.0 – 4.99 $0.03 charge
1.6 – 2.09 $0.01 bonus 5.0 – 5.99 $0.04 charge
2.10-2.59 $0.005 bonus 6.0 – 6.99 $0.05 charge
2.6 – 2.99 neutral 7.0 & higher Per VHN

Almonds with moisture levels of 6% and higher require drying before they can be processed. Valley Harvest Nut will assist growers in arranging for these services. All costs incurred are the responsibility of the grower.