Since the 1940s Bard, California has become the world's largest Medjool date-growing region. The Bard Valley Date Growers Association prides itself in providing Medjool Dates to the world as well as leaving a small carbon footprint. This is done by way of using green packaging made from recycled materials and turning their tree trimmings into mulch. And, with many states suffering from a drought, a drip irrigation system is used to minimize water usage.