GreenSheet | March 16, 2022

The Hass Avocado Board, which will mark its 20th anniversary this year, is seeking individuals passionate about the avocado industry to serve on the HAB board. Learn more about the nomination process.

To help California avocado growers learn more about how they can enhance pollination in their groves, the Avocado Café is hosting a virtual pollination session on Friday, March 29 at 8:00 a.m. 

The University of Florida Tropical Research and Education Center is offering an “International Technical Course Laurel Wilt of Avocado: Disease Biology, Diagnosis, Management and Economic Impact” course that will be delivered entirely in Spanish.  

One of the greatest benefits of California avocados — their nutritional value — also is an area of keen interest for consumers, retailers and foodservice operators. To that end, the California Avocado Commission integrates nutrition messaging about the health benefits of the fruit throughout its marketing programs to encourage demand and build preference for California avocados.