GREENSHEET | NOVEMBER 1, 2021

On October 26, the California Avocado Commission hosted a virtual Annual Meeting for members of the California avocado industry. A recording of the event and a copy of the CAC Annual Meeting presentation are now available online. 

The California Department of Food and Agriculture is now accepting applications for the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program with a deadline of January 18, 2022.

The San Diego County Farm Bureau is hosting a free Grant Opportunity Workshop to assist California growers with applying for the Healthy Soils Program, which provides up to $100,000 in grant funds for eligible agricultural management practices that sequester carbon, reduce greenhouse gases and improve soil health.

The California Certified Organic Farmers Foundation Organic Training Institute has a wide array of training videos available online for organic farmers.

With the return of in-person events, the California Avocado Commission once again has the opportunity to build awareness and expand penetration of fresh California avocados on foodservice chain menus  by serving unique and inspirational menu items to key foodservice chain decision makers.

The California Avocado Commission’s Living Well Brand Advocates program raises awareness of the premium quality of California avocados and their health benefits by leveraging respected third-party nutrition, wellness and healthy lifestyle experts who share their love for the fruit on digital and social media channels.