YOUR TRUSTED SOURCE FOR PREMIUM CALIFORNIA ALMONDS. Our philosophy is to provide accurate and timely information to guide growers and customers in the fast-moving almond industry. We welcome your visit to HilltopRanch.com, and hope you will return frequently to use our online resources. PROCESS TECHNOLOGY & SUSTAINABILITY PRODUCTS PEOPLE PROCESS HULLER/SHELLER PLANT The job of the Huller/Sheller Plant is to receive almonds from the field, remove and separate the hulls, shells, and kernels from one another, get rid of dirt and debris – all using vibration, friction, and compressed air, while minimizing damage like chipping, scratching, splits and broken. This is done with sheer rolls, gravity tables, screens and vibratory decks, forced air aspiration, bag houses to trap dust and dirt. Sizing —- Sorting —- Packaging —- Food Safety —- Logistics/Transportation LOCATION 13890 Looney Rood Ballico, CA 95303 Tel. 1.209.874.1875 Fax. 1.209.874.1877 NAVIGATION History Growers Products Process STAY CONNECTED © 2018 Hilltop Ranch Inc. All Rights Reserved.

CONTACT US Hilltop Ranch, Inc. 13890 Looney Road Ballico, California 95303 USA Tel: 1.209.874-1875 Fax: 1.209.874.1877 Please note: If coming to see us with the help of GPS, you may need to enter the city as “Snelling” instead of “Ballico” Your Name (required) Your Email (required) Your Message DIRECTIONS From San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Hilltop Ranch: Google Maps From Doubletree Hotel in Modesto to Hilltop Ranch: Google Maps From Fresno to Hilltop Ranch: Google Maps From Southbound HWY 99 Exit at Keyes Exit south of Ceres (about 8 miles south of Modesto) Turn Left on Keyes Rd. / CR-J16 traveling east to Santa Fe Dr. – travel 4.7 miles Turn Right on Santa Fe / CR-J7 going SouthEast to East Avenue. – 5.2 miles Turn Left on East Ave. / CR-J17 until reaching the end of East Ave. at Looney Rd. – 7.2 miles Turn Right on Looney Rd about 500 ft. to Hilltop Ranch main office. From Northbound HWY 99 Exit in Merced at Exit marked “CA-140 West/Gustine (CA-59N)” towards Sonora, go 0.2 mi. Turn Right on V St, go 0.2 mi. Turn Left on W 16th St, go 0.3 mi. Turn Right on CA-59, go 7.5 mi. to Oakdale Rd. Bear Left on Oakdale Rd, go 7.7 mi. to Looney Rd. Turn Right on Looney Rd, go 1.4 mi. to Hilltop Ranch main office. LOCATION 13890 Looney Rood Ballico, CA 95303 Tel. 1.209.874.1875 Fax. 1.209.874.1877 NAVIGATION History Growers Products Process STAY CONNECTED © 2018 Hilltop Ranch Inc. All Rights Reserved.

GROWER NEWS NEWSLETTERS JULY July 2, 2018 July 4, 2018 July 11, 2018 July 13, 2018 July 16, 2018 July 18, 2018 July 25, 2018 AUGUST August 2, 2018 LOCATION 13890 Looney Rood Ballico, CA 95303 Tel. 1.209.874.1875 Fax. 1.209.874.1877 NAVIGATION History Growers Products Process STAY CONNECTED © 2018 Hilltop Ranch Inc. All Rights Reserved.