Industry
Mar 21, 2023
The California Department of Food and Agriculture has released its California Agricultural Statistics Review online. The report provides a comprehensive look at California’s agricultural economy, including organic production and exports for the Golden State
Mar 15, 2023
The USDA is now accepting nominations for three producer and two importer members and three producer and two importer alternates to serve three-year terms on the Hass Avocado Board. Appointed members will serve from November 1, 2023 through October 31, 2026.
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Mar 14, 2023
The California Avocado Commission has hired food industry veteran Terry Splane to be the organization’s new vice president of marketing, effective March 13, 2023. Mr. Splane fills the role vacated by Jan DeLyser following her retirement last month.
Mar 8, 2023
The California Department of Food and Agriculture announced it has a vacancy on the Avocado Inspection Committee for an active handler of avocados. The AIC plays an important role in advising the CDFA Secretary on matters pertaining to the California Avocado Inspection Program.
Mar 3, 2023
The California Avocado Commission is pleased to announce that the Special Local Needs registration for ProGibb LV Plus Plant Growth Regulator Solution (gibberellic acid) use on avocados in California has been renewed through December 31, 2025. Learn more.
Feb 26, 2023
The Hass Avocado Board announced that its 2023 nomination and election process will take place online. Hass avocado producers or importers who are eligible to run for a HAB seat will receive a mailer about the nominations process beginning on March 1.
Feb 20, 2023
Ventura County, in partnership with the nonprofit House Farm Workers! and all 10 County cities, will soon begin surveying agricultural employers, farmworkers and housing providers as part of its Countywide Farmworker Housing Study and Action Plan. The goal is to identify farmworker housing needs in support of a stable and healthy workforce.
Jan 23, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops program provides specialty crop producers with financial assistance for certain on-farm food safety program expenses. The 2023 application will become available on February 1, 2023.
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Jan 18, 2023
The California Avocado Commission’s Winter 2022 edition of From the Grove is now available online. The publication covers a range of business, marketing, legislative and research topics of interest to the California avocado industry.
Jan 15, 2023
The California Avocado Commission Board of Directors is hosting district meetings in an effort to engage with grower constituents and participate in open dialogue and conversation about the future of the California avocado industry. On Tuesday, January 31, the Commission will host a District 2 Commissioner Grower Meeting in-person in Fallbrook, CA and online via Zoom.