Western Tree Nut Association

The Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA) is an agricultural trade organization representing the tree nut processing industry including almond hullers and processors, pistachio, pecan and walnut huller/dehydrators and processors. In addition, WAPA 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. WAPA works on issues at the federal, state and local levels including environmental, air quality, safety, food safety, transportation, labor, and tax issues. In addition, WAPA 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.