Image In This Issue Sustainability: What Does It Mean and Why Is It Important First Round of FSMA Compliance Set for January 26,2018 - Are You Ready? Florida's Avocado Industry Hit Hard by Hurrican Irma California Avocado Growers Visit Michoacan, Mexico Florida Educators Visit California To Warn of a Deadly Threat CAC Continues to Promote Nutritional Story of Avocados Behind the Scenes: Pre-Season Preparation With CAC's Foodservice Team Meeting California Avocado Fans Face-to-Face Pruning 101: Pruning Dos and Don'ts for Healthy Trees Grower Profile - Future is Bright for Third Generation Message from the President Post-Fire Grove Recovery The Beast That Would Not Die Packers Optimistic That Strong Season Awaits CA Growers 2017 CAC General Election Results and a Newly Elected Executive Committee 2017-18 CAC Budget Positioned to Market Increased California Volume Research Project Indicates High Density Is a Viable Option in High Water Cost Regions 2017 Avocado Tracking Study Highlights Department of Labor Meets with Commission Staff, Employer Educational Meetings Set Chairman's Report SubscribeCalifornia avocado industry members interested in subscribing to From the Grove should contact April Aymami, CAC Industry Affairs DirectorContact April