The California Avocado Commission has one District 5 producer member seat, one District 4 producer alternate member seat, and one handler alternate member seat available on the CAC Board of Directors. The deadline to submit nominations is February 25. Completed forms should be emailed to [email protected].
The vacancies will be filled by a majority vote of the Board at a meeting held on March 5. The District 4 seat and handler seat will serve through October 31, 2027. The District 5 seat will serve through October 31, 2026.
Persons interested in serving on the CAC Board must complete the relevant forms listed below.
- District 5 Producer Member Affidavit of Eligibility
- District 4 Producer Alternate Member Affidavit of Eligibility
- Handler Alternate Member Affidavit of Eligibility
Qualifications for the producer positions are as follows:
- Nominee shall certify they meet the definition of a producer/grower as defined by CAC: “engaged within this state in the business of producing, or causing to be produced, avocados for market.” It should be noted the definition does not include persons whose average annual production is less than 10,000 pounds of avocados in the three preceding market years.
- Nominee shall certify they are not a handler or employee of a handler under the same entity that qualifies them as a producer.
- Nominees can be nominated in only one district — those who produce avocados in more than one district must select one district for their nomination.
- Nominees must complete and submit all required documents and maintain their qualifications throughout the term of their office.
Qualifications for the handler position are as follows:
- Nominee shall certify they meet the definition of a handler as defined by CAC: “has a financial interest in handling avocados for market either through ownership, employment or membership in a legal entity which is actively and directly engaged in the handling of avocados.”
- Nominee shall certify they are “actively and directly engaged in the handling of California avocados
- Nominees must complete and submit all required documents and maintain their qualifications throughout the term of their office.
For additional information, contact the Commission at 949.341.1955 or email [email protected].