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February 17, 2023 | Volume 39 | Issue 4 View Issue

CAC Board Alternate Producer Seats Available in Districts 1, 3 and 5, Low Interest Disaster Loans Available for Recent Storms and Flooding, Commission Hosts AMRIC Handler Webinar Showcasing 2023 Crop and Marketing Plans

February 2, 2023 | Volume 39 | Issue 3 View Issue

Winter 2022 Edition of From the Grove Available Online, Application Available for 2023 On-farm Food Safety Expenses Assistance, New Seminar Focuses on Choosing and Applying Fertilizer in California Avocado Groves, Produce Safety Training in San Diego Area, Produce Industry Icon Jan DeLyser to Retire - CAC actively seeking new vice president of marketing, Commission Showcases 2023 California Avocado Crop at Chain Restaurant Roundtable

January 19, 2023 | Volume 39 | Issue 2 View Issue

CAC Field Day: Preventing Alternate Bearing Patterns and Freeze/Frost Protection, Commission Welcomes Feedback from California Avocado Growers at District 2 Meeting, NASS Agriculture Resource Management Survey Seeks Grower Data to Examine Farm Economics, Growers Encouraged to Complete San Diego Crop Report Questionnaire, Applications for HAB Board Leadership Development Program Now Open, Commission Highlights Top Performing Retail Promotions of 2022

January 3, 2023 | Volume 39 | Issue 1 View Issue

CAC Field Day: Preventing Alternate Bearing Patterns and Freeze/Frost Protection, CAC GEM Forum Presentation Available Online, CAC Publishes 2023 California Crop Estimate and Projections, Avocado Café Webinar — Biostimulants and New Products , 2021-2022 California Avocado Marketing Performance Highlights

December 16, 2022 | Volume 38 | Issue 24 View Issue

Commission to Host Webinar Concerning the Future of GEM Avocados in California , Week-long California Small Farm Conference Offers Online and In-person Opportunities, Produce Safety Training Available in San Diego County, Labor Law Seminar on Preparing for AB 2183 “Card Check”, Commission Showcases California Avocado Growers’ Stewardship and Premium Fruit at IFEC Conference

December 1, 2022 | Volume 38 | Issue 23 View Issue

Upcoming San Joaquin Valley Avocado Meeting and GEM Grove Tours, USDA Survey Seeks Input to Help Improve Services , San Diego Farm and Nursery Expo Presentations Available Online, Commission Connects with Targeted Retailers at IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show, California Avocado Dishes Pique Interest at Restaurant Chain Gatherings

November 16, 2022 | Volume 38 | Issue 22 View Issue

2022-23 Avocado Release Dates Available, Fall 2022 Issue of From the Grove Available Online, Upcoming San Joaquin Valley Avocado Meeting and GEM Grove Tours, Avocado Café Webinar — Leaching Information Session, New Monthly San Diego County Grower Meetings, Organic Agriculture Workshop, Last Chance to Purchase CA Avocado Merch on Shop.CaliforniaAvocado.com, Commission’s LinkedIn Posts Generate Nearly 553,000 Trade Impressions

November 4, 2022 | Volume 38 | Issue 21 View Issue

Ken Melban Promoted to Vice President of Industry Affairs and Operations, World Avocado Congress to Address Post-pandemic, Logistical and Climate Change Challenges, Virtual Wildfire Speaker Series Available, Recent Bills Provide Relief to Wildfire Victims, Bristol Farms Stores Participated in one of CAC’s Top Promotions in 2022

October 17, 2022 | Volume 38 | Issue 20 View Issue

Growers Encouraged to Vote in CAC 2022 General Election, California Avocado Society Hosting In-person Annual Meeting, San Diego Farm and Nursery Expo to be Held in November, Living Well Brand Advocates Inspire California Avocado Consumers with Recipes and Tips, California Avocado Growers and Commission Staff Among Honored by Hass Avocado Board, CAC Merch Shop 30%-off Posters Sale October 14-31

October 4, 2022 | Volume 38 | Issue 19 View Issue

CAC Announces New President Produce veteran Jeff Oberman to lead CAC, World Avocado Congress Set for April 2-5 in New Zealand, Growers Encouraged to Complete Extreme Heat Crop Damage Form , California Avocado Menu Items Showcased at Flavor Experience 2022, Commission’s Partnership with Hy-Vee Retail Dietitians Inspires and Informs Consumers