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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

September 18, 2022 | Volume 38 | Issue 18 View Issue

CAC Board of Directors to Host Grower District Meetings, Commission Seeks Public Member Candidates for Board of Directors, Ag Pass Approved for Unincorporated Region of San Diego, Online Avocado Support Tool Available, California Avocado Export Promotions in South Korea Exceed Benchmarked Goals, CAC Celebrates Avocados and Partner’s Award-winning Success at IFPA Foodservice Conference

September 1, 2022 | Volume 38 | Issue 17 View Issue

CAC Board of Directors to Host Grower District Meetings, Excessive Heat Watches and Warning for September 2022, Ventura County Water Crisis and Drought Forum, Commission’s Brand Advocates Garner Nearly 1.3 Million Impressions, Retail Promotions Showcase California Avocado Growers and Their Fruit

August 16, 2022 | Volume 38 | Issue 16 View Issue | View PDF

Nominations Being Accepted for 2022 CAC General Election, Avocado Café Webinar: Drip Versus Mini-sprinkler Irrigation, Agriculture Pass Program Provides Operations with Emergency Access, CAC Merch Shop Back-to-School Sale August 15-31, 10th Anniversary of California Avocado Month Celebration Generates Nearly 700 Million Impressions, Commission Shares Innovative Menu Ideas with NORMS Restaurants, Commission’s Social Media Content Reaches More Than 13.5 Million Targeted Consumers, Commission Showcases Organic California Avocados at Industry Summit

August 1, 2022 | Volume 38 | Issue 15 View Issue | View PDF

Nominations Being Accepted for 2022 CAC General Election, Commission Seeks Public Member Candidates for Board of Directors, Avocado Varieties Seminar Available In-person and Online, CDFA Hosting Farm Bill Listening Sessions, CAC Merch Shop T-Shirt Sale Through August 7, Peak Season Retail Promotions Showcase California Avocados for Summer Occasions, Zac Benedict Named to Produce Business Magazine’s 40 Under Forty List

July 18, 2022 | Volume 38 | Issue 14 View Issue | View PDF

Summer 2022 Issue of From the Grove Available Online, New Webinar Focuses on Impact of Water Quality and Salinity on Avocado, CAC Field Day to Discuss GEM High Density, Avocado Rootstocks and Orondis Use, Video Recording of Heat Mitigation Seminar Available, Commission’s Living Well Brand Advocates Provide Credible and Engaging Content for Consumers, Restaurant Brands Celebrate California Avocado Season

July 1, 2022 | Volume 38 | Issue 13 View Issue | View PDF

Assistance Available for On-farm Food Safety Expenses, Slow, Methodical Planting Ensures Avocado Trees Are Healthy, Commission Showcases California Avocados While Gaining Industry Insights at Key Events, Targeted Retail Digital Advertising Drives Peak Season Awareness