Industry Calendar

The calendar below is a compilation of events, meeting and seminars hosted by the Commission or other industry entities that may be of interest to California avocado growers. To view agendas and minutes from previous CAC meetings, please visit the meeting agendas and minutes page.

October, 2026

CAC Board Meeting, October 2026

Meeting Information

Date: October 1, 2026
Time: 8:00 a.m.

1Oct

8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Hybrid (In-person/Online)

Burbank (In-person), Zoom (Online)

Avocado Agronomy Meeting — Potential of Avocado Production in Northern California

Redox Bio-Nutrients, Brokaw Nursery, and Index Fresh are hosting an Avocado Agronomy meeting to explore the potential of bringing avocado production to the northern region of California. Prospective avocado growers are invited to attend.

The session will focus avocado agronomy, emerging opportunities and strategies to support crop performance.

Speakers include:

1Oct

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Waterloo Gun and Bocce Club, 4343 North Ashley Lane

Stockton, CA

UC ANR Produce Safety Training Sessions

The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources is offering reduced-cost Produce Safety Alliance Grower Trainings. The sessions take place virtually and are just $10 for California residents.

6Oct

10:00 am - 2:30 pm

Virtual

7Oct

10:00 am - 2:30 pm

Virtual

20Oct

10:00 am - 2:30 pm

Virtual

21Oct

10:00 am - 2:30 pm

Virtual

CAS 111th Annual Meeting

The 111th Annual Meeting of the California Avocado Society will take place on October 23 at the Berry Road Ranch in Valley Center, CA.

23Oct

Berry Road Ranch, 11200 Berry Road

Valley Center, CA

November, 2026

UC ANR Produce Safety Training Sessions

The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources is offering reduced-cost Produce Safety Alliance Grower Trainings. The sessions take place virtually and are just $10 for California residents.

3Nov

10:00 am - 2:30 pm

Virtual

4Nov

10:00 am - 2:30 pm

Virtual

17Nov

10:00 am - 2:30 pm

Virtual

18Nov

10:00 am - 2:30 pm

Virtual

The Avocado Conference

The Avocado Conference, hosted by the Hass Avocado Board and The Packer, will bring together the entire U.S. avocado supply chain to foster connections and insights that benefit the industry. The event will take place from November 18 – 20 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel.

18Nov

4:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel, 1 Park Blvd.

San Diego, CA

19Nov

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel, 1 Park Blvd.

San Diego, CA

20Nov

8:00 am - 9:00 pm

Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel, 1 Park Blvd.

San Diego, CA

December, 2026

UC ANR Produce Safety Training Sessions

The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources is offering reduced-cost Produce Safety Alliance Grower Trainings. The sessions take place virtually and are just $10 for California residents.

2Dec

10:00 am - 2:30 pm

Virtual

15Dec

10:00 am - 2:30 pm

Virtual

16Dec

10:00 am - 2:30 pm

Virtual

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