The GreenSheet e-newsletter is the California Avocado Commission's (CAC) primary means of sharing important, up-to-the-minute California avocado industry news, research and information on a semi-monthly basis. The GreenSheet is also sent to California avocado stakeholders on an as-needed basis to alert industry members of adverse weather events, critical pest updates or time-sensitive legislative issues.

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June 16, 2022 | Volume 38 | Issue 12 View Issue | View PDF

Dates Set for World Avocado Congress 2023, Online Invasive Pest Management Training Available, Spanish Language Farm Labor Supervisor Training Available, California Avocados Featured at FPFC NorCal Luncheon, Trio of California-based Restaurant Chains Feature California Avocados on Spring Menus, Commission Showcases California Avocados at Regional Chains Info Fair , Cinco de Mayo Promotions Drive Early Season Demand for California Avocados, Commission’s Custom Content, Influencer and Outdoor Campaigns Engage Foodie Audiences

June 1, 2022 | Volume 38 | Issue 11 View Issue | View PDF

CDFA Reed Avocado Release Dates for 2022/2023, 2021 California Agricultural Statistics Review Available Online, Virtual Seminar to Address Avocado Irrigation, Avocado Industry Members Encouraged to Be a Relevancy Reviewer for USDA SCRI Proposals, Disaster Funds Available for Specialty Crop Producers, Funding Available for Organic and Transitioning Growers in California, California Avocado Commission Hosts Grove Open House for Media and Influencers, California Avocado Brand Advocates Inspire, Engage and Educate Diverse Consumers, Menu Ideation Sessions Expand California Avocado Offerings at Fresh Brothers Pizza

May 16, 2022 | Volume 38 | Issue 10 View Issue | View PDF

2022 CAC Mid-Season Crop Update, USDA NRCS Services and Funding Programs Webinar, Growers Encouraged to Complete Avocado Water Use Survey, CAC Virtual Charcuterie Class Generates Nearly 19 Million Consumer Impressions, Foodservice Chains Launch California Avocado Menu Promotions, FoodOvation Event Leads to California Avocado Menu and Promotional Opportunities

May 2, 2022 | Volume 38 | Issue 9 View Issue | View PDF

Growers Encouraged to Complete Brief Annual Crop Survey Critical to Predicting Fruit’s Flow to Market, Small Farm Program Provides Resources for Small-Scale Operators, Commission Demonstrates Industry Support and Showcases California Avocados at FPFC Luncheon, Commission Networks with Collegiate and University Foodservice Industry to Reach Gen Z

April 18, 2022 | Volume 38 | Issue 8 View Issue | View PDF

Growers Encouraged to Complete Brief Annual Crop Survey Critical to Predicting Fruit’s Flow to Market, Avocado Café Hosting Nutrition Decision Support Tools Webinar, Webinar Shares Strategies to Help Growers Cope with Wildlife Vertebrates, UCCE San Diego Farm Advisors and Program Representatives Open House Event, Have You Seen Black Spots on Avocado Stems?, Commission’s Creative Consumer Media Plan Expected to Garner More Than 257 Million Impressions

April 1, 2022 | Volume 38 | Issue 7 View Issue | View PDF

Spring 2022 Issue of From the Grove Available Online, 2021 California Avocado Commission Annual Report Available Online, Commission’s Retail Trade Advertising Campaign Expected to Generate 36 Million Impressions, Big Game Retail Promotions Build Demand in Advance of Peak Season

March 16, 2022 | Volume 38 | Issue 6 View Issue | View PDF

Hass Avocado Board Accepting Annual Board Nominations, Avocado Café Hosting Virtual Pollination Information Session, Laurel Wilt Spanish Language Course Available, Commission’s California Avocado Nutrition Program Showcases Health Benefits of the Fruit

March 1, 2022 | Volume 38 | Issue 5 View Issue | View PDF

Hass Avocado Board Accepting Annual Board Nominations, Spray Safe Drive-in Event to Take Place in March, Collaborative Commission and AMRIC Handler Meetings Help Coordinate Supply and Promotions

February 16, 2022 | Volume 38 | Issue 4 View Issue | View PDF

Free Grower Webinar Addresses Impacts of Pruning and Shoot Growth on Productivity, Commission Responds to USDA Suspension of Avocados from Mexico, Free Wildfire Prevention Series , Free Organic Agriculture Webinar Series Available, 34th Annual California Small Farm Conference Offers Virtual and Small In-person Events, California Avocado Merchandise Orders Increase by Triple Digits Near Holiday Season

February 1, 2022 | Volume 38 | Issue 3 View Issue | View PDF

Upcoming California Avocado Disease Management Webinar, FSMA Produce Safety Webinar Series for Small Organic Growers Available, Research Indicates Paint Not Effective at Protecting Young Trees from Herbicide Drift, Agriculture Labor and Workforce Reform Update, Commission Foodservice Team Inspires Local Restaurant Chains with Menu Ideas