The GreenSheet e-newsletter is the California Avocado Commission's (CAC) primary means of sharing important, up-to-the-minute California avocado industry news, research and information on a semi-monthly basis. The GreenSheet is also sent to California avocado stakeholders on an as-needed basis to alert industry members of adverse weather events, critical pest updates or time-sensitive legislative issues.

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November 1, 2018 | Volume 34 | Issue 21 View Issue | View PDF

English and Spanish-Language Food Safety Training Sessions Available , Public Meeting on Draft Produce Safety Guidance, 2018-19 Avocado Release Dates, Avocado Disease Webinar to be Held in Mid-November, Free Attendee Pre-registration for San Diego Farm and Nursery Expo Is Open, Redesigned Soil Tools Webpage Provides Access to Data, Maps and More, San Diego County Grower Needs Assessment Findings Available, Identifying Herbicide Injury to California Avocado Trees, Commission Shares Growing Advice and New Recipes with California Avocado Fans at Street Festival

October 16, 2018 | Volume 34 | Issue 20 View Issue | View PDF

Commission to Host November 8 Grower Meeting in Santa Paula with SCE on Public Safety Power Shutoff Protocol, California Avocado Grower Irrigation Survey, WHIP Funds Available for Damage Caused by California Wildfires, Casitas Municipal Water District Hosts Town Hall to Discuss Drought’s Impact on Agriculture, Refunds for Organic Certification Are Available, Effects of 2018 Fires and July Heat Wave on California Avocados, Leaf Analysis, Technical Review Committee Members Needed for Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, Commission Shares New California Avocado Usage Ideas at Morro Bay Events, Commission’s New Welcome Email Series Surpasses Expectations, CAC Begins 40th Anniversary Celebration at PMA Fresh Summit, 30-day weather outlook for October 16, 2018 – November 16, 2018

September 28, 2018 | Volume 34 | Issue 19 View Issue | View PDF

Registration for California Avocado Society Annual Meeting Is Now Open, Fall 2018 From the Grove Available Online, New Seminar Designed to Help Farmers Understand Food Safety, Webinar to Address Best Practices for Pesticide Ground Application, Spanish-language Ag Field Supervisor Courses Available at Ventura College, Celebrate California Avocados at Avo Fest, Commission’s Summer Social Media Posts Top 6 Million Impressions, California Avocado Commission Promotes Value of California Avocados on Foodservice Menus, 30-day weather outlook for September 24, 2018 – October 24, 2018

September 17, 2018 | Volume 34 | Issue 18 View Issue | View PDF

Field Day to Focus on Identifying and Managing Stressed Avocado Trees , Handler Alternate Member Seat Vacancy on CAC Board, Avocado Researchers Examine Possibility that Nocturnal Insects Pollinate Avocado Trees at Night, Invasive Tree Pests Workshop to be Held in San Diego, New Survey Seeks Grower Input Concerning Integrated Weed Management, Registration for Ventura County Agricultural Technology Fair Open, Celebrate California Avocados at Avo Fest, Frozen California Avocado Pops Were A Big Hit This Summer, Commission Leverages the Power of Third-party Retail Advocates, Commission Showcases California Avocado Menu Applications for High-profile Foodservice Executives, 30-day weather outlook for September 10, 2018 – October 10, 2018

September 4, 2018 | Volume 34 | Issue 17 View Issue | View PDF

California Avocado Society Annual Meeting Will Be Held in October, San Diego PACE Program Applications Open , Community College Seeks Agricultural Employer Feedback , Opportunity to Meet New Ventura County Agricultural Commissioner, Integrated Pest Management Seminar, Western Foodservice Chains Feature California Avocado Branded LTOs, Innovative Menu Concepts Debuted at PMA Foodservice Conference and Expo, Retailers Encourage Shoppers to Celebrate the 4th of July with California Avocados, 30-day weather outlook for September 3, 2018 – October 3, 2018

August 16, 2018 | Volume 34 | Issue 16 View Issue | View PDF

Avocado Heat Damage Follow-up, Field Day to Focus on Identifying and Managing Stressed Avocado Trees , Employers Take Note: Heat Illness Risk Reduction, Interior Secretary Visits Reservoirs and Discusses Water Plans and Timber Removal, Nominations for 2018 CAC Election Now Being Accepted, San Diego Farm to Fork Celebration , Registration Open for Organic Grower Summit, Morro Bay Avocado and Margarita Fest Will Offer More Avocado Dishes, Commission Demonstrates Support for the Growing Organic Market , Peak Season California Avocado Foodservice Chain Promotions Provide Exposure in Key Western Markets, California Avocado Commission Sponsors FPFC’s Southern California Reception and Expo, 30-day weather outlook for August 14, 2018 – September 14, 2018

August 1, 2018 | Volume 34 | Issue 15 View Issue | View PDF

Nominations for 2018 CAC Election Now Being Accepted, California Avocado Commission Secures GEM Crop Insurance Eligibility, Ag Worker Housing Workshop for San Luis Obispo County Farmers, USDA California Farm Service Agency Opens Office in San Diego, New E-newsletter Focuses on Produce Food Safety Rules, Training Available for New California Avocado Growers, Carbon Farming Project Tour, Cookbook Pairs California’s Unique Regional Music with California Avocados, California Avocados Celebrated at Peak Season Foodservice Events, 30-day weather outlook for July 31, 2018 – August 31, 2018

July 16, 2018 | Volume 34 | Issue 14 View Issue | View PDF

Update on Heat Event; WHIP Payments Available for 2017 Wildfire Damage, Best Practices for California Avocado Groves Impacted by Excessive Heat , Nominations for 2018 CAC Election Now Being Accepted, California Avocado Growers Can Now Schedule Produce Safety On-farm Readiness Reviews , Pine Tree Ranch Field Day and Open House, Summer 2018 From the Grove Available Online, Deadline Extended for San Diego Growers’ Needs Assessment Survey , California Avocado Grove Media Tour Connects with Media and Influencer Audience , Memorial Day California Avocado Promotions Yield Outstanding Results, 30-day weather outlook for July 9, 2018 – August 9, 2018

July 2, 2018 | Volume 34 | Issue 13 View Issue | View PDF

Pine Tree Ranch Field Day and Open House, USDA California Farm Service Agency Opens Office in San Diego, Water Monitoring Program Initiated in Ventura County, Upcoming Entomology Conference, Fast-growing California Burger Chain Launches Summer California Avocados Promotion, CAC’s Early Summer Social Media Campaign Garners More than 5 Million Impressions, 30-day weather outlook for June 26, 2018 – July 26, 2018

June 18, 2018 | Volume 34 | Issue 12 View Issue | View PDF

Avocado Decision Support Tools Seminars, San Diego Growers Encouraged to Complete Needs Assessment Survey , California Avocado Toast Chocolate Bar Available Worldwide, California Avocados Enter the Online Meal Store Space, Two Celebrated Food Halls Showcasing Culinary Versatility of California Avocados in June, Retailers Celebrate May with California Avocados, California Avocado Menu Items Showcased at National Restaurant Association Show, 30-day weather outlook for June 11, 2018 – July 11, 2018