Image In This Issue Issues Watch - GEM in 2022 & Grower Engagement New Zealand Avocado Industry to be Showcased at 2023 World Avocado Congress CAC Board Reduces Assessment Rate and Directs Increased Spending on Trade Activities 2022 California Avocado Tracking Study Highlights Message from the President - Jeff Oberman California Avocado Growers and Commission Marketing Staff Earn Industry Awards Handlers' Report - 2023 Could Be Challenging Produce Industry Icon Jan DeLyser to Retire California AvoTech - Production Research Focuses on Grower Needs From Your Commission - 2022 Election Results Commission Makes Connections at Nation’s Largest Produce Show SubscribeCalifornia avocado industry members interested in subscribing to From the Grove should contact April Aymami, CAC Director of Industry Affairs and OperationsContact April