Growing News

Ventura County Accepting SWEEP and HSP Block Grant Applications

  • Jan 23, 2024

The Ventura County Resource Conservation District is now accepting applications for the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program block grants, as well as the Healthy Soils Program block grants. Learn more.

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California Avocado Society Tree Management Seminar

  • Jan 19, 2024

The California Avocado Society is hosting a free seminar entitled, “How to Manage the Trees in a Wet Year” on February 15 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interested parties may attend in person or virtually.

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Avocado Café Fertilizer and Fruit Set Webinar

  • Jan 19, 2024

On February 13, the Avocado Café will host a free webinar from 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. concerning the impact of environment on successful fertilization and fruit set.

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Commission Signs California Ag Industry Letter Urging Congress to Prioritize Disaster Relief Funds

  • Jan 15, 2024

The California Avocado Commission joined 31 other California agricultural entities in drafting and signing a letter urging Congress to prioritize a disaster relief package for farmers and ranchers impacted by unprecedented weather events in 2023. Learn more.

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Free Water Assessments Available

  • Jan 12, 2024

The University of California Cooperative is seeking growers who would benefit from a free pre-harvest agricultural irrigation water assessment and food safety technical assistance in Spanish. Learn more.

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Commission Releases 2024 Pre-season California Avocado Crop Estimate and Harvest Projections

  • Jan 10, 2024

The California Avocado Commission has released the 2024 California Avocado Pre-Season Crop Estimate and Weekly Harvest Projections. These projections are based on pre-season crop estimate surveys completed by AMRIC Handlers.

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