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GreenSheet | February 18, 2026
Feb 18, 2026
The California Department of Food and Agriculture is conducting a referendum vote among eligible avocado producers to determine whether the operation of the California Avocado Commission shall be reapproved and continue for another five-year period. Ballots must be postmarked or otherwise received by the CDFA no later than March 18, 2026.
Feb 13, 2026
The California Avocado Commission has one District 5 producer member seat, one District 4 producer alternate member seat, and one handler alternate member seat available on the CAC Board of Directors. The deadline to submit nominations is February 25.
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Feb 15, 2026
The latest issue of the California Avocado Commission’s quarterly publication, From the Grove, is now available online.
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Jan 13, 2026
The 8th Ventura County Spray Safe Event will be held on March 5 at the Ventura County Fairgrounds from 7:30 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. The event will begin with a trade show exhibition and include morning speakers, breakout sessions and lunch.