Image In This Issue Message from the President California's Water Conditions and the Importance of Lake Oroville Informing, Engaging, Entertaining and Inspiring California Avocado Fans via Social Media Commission's Connie Stukenberg Takes the Helm at the FPFC CAC's Pine Tree Ranch Provides Challenges and Opportunities Chairman's Report Grower Profile - Simpatica Commission's Food Safety Program Continues The 2016 California Avocado Commission Annual Report Is Now Available Online Short Crop but Strong Prices Expected California Avocado Marketing Team Prepares for the 2017 Season The Challenge of Salinity: Hope for the Future with New Avocado Rootstocks Health Claim for Avocados Approved: HAB, CAC to Emphasize Benefits SubscribeCalifornia avocado industry members interested in subscribing to From the Grove should contact April Aymami, CAC Director of Industry Affairs and OperationsContact April