Industry
Jan 6, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service is distributing the 2022 Agricultural Resource Management Survey to producers across the nation between January and April 2023. California avocado growers are encouraged to complete the survey, which is part of NASS’ efforts to gather information about farm economics and production practices.
Dec 22, 2022
A copy of the presentation from the December 20 California Avocado Commission GEM Forum is available online.
Dec 14, 2022
As GEM production continues to grow in California, the California Avocado Commission encourages California avocado growers to attend its free webinar: the Future of GEM in California. The webinar takes places on December 20. Learn more.
Nov 17, 2022
California avocado growers are encouraged to complete the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Nationwide Farmer, Rancher and Forest Manager Prospective Customer Survey, which is designed to gather feedback concerning programs and services.
Nov 15, 2022
The Fall 2022 issue of From the Grove is now available on the California avocado growers website. View the highlights of the newly released issue.
Nov 9, 2022
The UC Cooperative Extension of San Diego is launching a new series of free grower meetings that will be held on the last Wednesday of each month. The meetings will focus on current research and topics of interest to growers.
Nov 8, 2022
The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Avocado Inspection Program has announced the avocado release dates for the 2022-23 season.
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Oct 31, 2022
Ken Melban, who joined the California Avocado Commission in 2011 as director, issues management, has been promoted to vice president of industry affairs and operations. Learn more.
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Oct 6, 2022
The California Avocado Society’s Annual Meeting will take place in person on Thursday, November 3 and feature a keynote speaker and three presentations. Learn more about this event.
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Oct 4, 2022
The California Avocado Commission Board of Directors has selected produce veteran Jeff Oberman to become the organization’s new president, effective October 10, 2022. Mr. Oberman’s produce industry career has spanned 25 years so far.