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 avocado growers in San Diego County are encouraged to complete the 2025 Crop Report Questionnaire that will be mailed in January 2026. Data from the questionnaire is used for the county’s Crop Statistics and Annual Report.

The free Transition to Organic Webinar Series is designed to assist growers who are transitioning to organic crop production. The series is held every Wednesday at noon from January 14 – March 18, 2026.

The California Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee is for people ages 18 – 35 that provides leadership development and networking opportunities. The county groups also learn about important issues faces the agriculture industry, attend agricultural tours and mixers, participate in the policy developing process for the CFB, and develop relationships with elected officials and Farm Bureau members.

To assist growers in preparing for the Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule mandatory regulatory inspections, the California Department of Food and Agriculture Produce Safety Program is offering free On-farm Readiness Reviews.

The California Department of Food and Agriculture has released a Farm Multi-hazard Emergency Plan created by the California Annual Response Emergency Support (CARES) program to help growers prepare for natural disasters.

Redox Bionutrients is hosting English and Spanish language Redox University sessions. The sessions tend to focus on soil health, nutrient efficiency and crop quality.

Due to the significant rain events in Ventura County, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is investigating the extent of damage incurred by agricultural operations in the county to determine whether a disaster has occurred. Once a disaster is declared, the USDA can then open applications to aid programs.

The USDA has opened applications for Stage 2 of the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program for producers who suffered crop, tree, bush or vine losses due to natural disasters that took place in 2023-24. Stage 2 provides support for losses not covered by Stage 1 of SDRP — including uninsured impacts and quality losses.