GreenSheet | April 1, 2026

There are currently six vacancies on the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Avocado Inspection Committee. The role of the AIP is to provide guidance to the CDFA Secretary on all matters pertaining to the California avocado inspection program, which ensures the fruit meets product size requirements, has minimal defects, has an appropriate package count and meets established standards.

The California Bountiful Foundation, a nonprofit research and education sector of the California Farm Bureau, created the Expanding Our Roots mentorship program to connect beginning farmers with experienced producers who have more than a decade of experience.

As the California avocado season begins, the Commission is highlighting the tremendous trade media coverage California avocados have secured through California Avocado Commission efforts. This media coverage helps build awareness of the California avocado season among retail and other trade customers and is a vehicle for communicating key industry marketing messages.