Growing California Avocados

The California Avocado Commission’s 2026 Pre-Season Crop estimate and Harvest Projections is now available online. The report is based on survey responses submitted in late-December/early-January from eight AMRIC handlers.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service has launched the 2025 Organic Survey to collect relevant nationwide data concerning organic acreage, production, sales, income, expenses and marketing practices.

The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources is offering reduced-cost Produce Safety Alliance Grower Trainings. The sessions take place virtually and are just $10 for California residents.

California avocado growers in San Diego County are encouraged to complete the 2025 Crop Report Questionnaire that will be mailed in January 2026. Data from the questionnaire is used for the county’s Crop Statistics and Annual Report.

The free Transition to Organic Webinar Series is designed to assist growers who are transitioning to organic crop production. The series is held every Wednesday at noon from January 14 – March 18, 2026.

The California Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee is for people ages 18 – 35 that provides leadership development and networking opportunities. The county groups also learn about important issues faces the agriculture industry, attend agricultural tours and mixers, participate in the policy developing process for the CFB, and develop relationships with elected officials and Farm Bureau members.

To assist growers in preparing for the Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule mandatory regulatory inspections, the California Department of Food and Agriculture Produce Safety Program is offering free On-farm Readiness Reviews.

The California Department of Food and Agriculture has released a Farm Multi-hazard Emergency Plan created by the California Annual Response Emergency Support (CARES) program to help growers prepare for natural disasters.

Redox Bionutrients is hosting English and Spanish language Redox University sessions. The sessions tend to focus on soil health, nutrient efficiency and crop quality.