The California avocado industry is comprised of dedicated farmers, who take pride in growing and harvesting premium California Avocados. It is a dynamic industry, shaped by a multitude of ever-changing factors, including water, legislation, pests and diseases, crop-and-market statistics, regulations and more. The California Avocado Commission is dedicated to advocating on behalf of California avocado growers to help ensure that the best interests of growers are represented in the diverse array of industry issues.
Industry Advocacy News
Hass Avocados Removed as Host in Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service and the California Department of Food and Agriculture established an Oriental Fruit Fly quarantine in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, California. CAC staff immediately informed USDA of inconsistencies in the quarantine, which led USDA to remove Hass avocado from the host list.
New Legislation Reforms Drone Approval Process
A new bill signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom will modernize the California Department of Pesticide’s drone certification process. The bill passed with unanimous bipartisan support and should streamline producers’ access to drones for aerial applications and biological treatments.
Two-day Virtual Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Courses Available
The University of California Cooperative Extension is offering two-day virtual Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training courses from late September through mid December that satisfy the Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule requirement.
FALLBROOK & RAINBOW GROWERS Encouraged to Voice Opposition at San Diego County Board Meeting
It is important that the San Diego County Board of Supervisors hear from California avocado growers on this attempt to undermine the legal authority for Rainbow and Fallbrook to self-determine their water future. If possible, please attend the August 29, 2023 Board of Supervisors meeting to show YOUR OPPOSITION.
Growers Encouraged to Attend LAFCO Hearing July 10
The San Diego County Local Agency Formation Commission will host a continued public hearing on two Fallbrook PUD and Rainbow MWD wholesaler reorganization proposals. Growers are encouraged the meeting, which takes place July 10 from 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. at the County Administration Center in San Diego, CA.
Growers in Rainbow and Fallbrook Regions Encouraged to Attend LAFCO Hearing
On June 5, the San Diego County Local Agency Formation Commission will host an in-person hearing in which the Fallbook PUD and Rainbow MWD wholesaler reorganization proposal will be discussed. The proposal seeks to transfer wholesale water service from the San Diego County Water Authority to the Eastern Municipal Water District.
