Growing California Avocados

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. California growers should be certain to select the California registration option when registering to ensure they receive the reduced cost option.

For growers who submitted their 2025 eligible acres before the April 24, 2026 deadline,, the USDA Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers Program has allocated $1.625 billion through a one-time bridge payment for specialty crops not covered through the Farm Bridge Assistance program.

The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Avocado Inspection Program has announced the 2026/2027 season release dates for Reed avocados.

On June 11, a virtual meeting will be held to update University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources’ Advisory Panel and avocado growers in Florida and California concerning the progress of laurel wilt-ambrosia beetle research.

On June 9, from 10:00 a.m. – noon, the California Avocado Society will host an “All About Weeds” in-person seminar at the San Diego Farm Bureau Office located at 420 South Broadway, in Escondido.

In March, Dr. Mary Lu Arpaia moderated a seminar entitled, “Exploring Avocado Growing in the Central Valley.” A recording of that session is now available online.

The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Subtropical Program is hosting an Avocado Flowering Seminar on April 29 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. The session will be held at the San Diego Farm Bureau, located at 420 South Broadway, Escondido, CA.

As part of Ventura County’s Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation grants initiative, the county is conducting a survey to better understand the challenges and opportunities faced by the agriculture industry in the region.

The California Bountiful Foundation, a nonprofit research and education sector of the California Farm Bureau, created the Expanding Our Roots mentorship program to connect beginning farmers with experienced producers who have more than a decade of experience.