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November 1, 2023 | Volume 39 | Issue 18 View Issue

Hass Avocados Removed as Host in Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine, New Database Lists Farmer Funding Opportunities in English and Spanish, Free Lender Readiness Webinar for Small-scale Producers, Free Webinar to Focus on Coping with Frost, Drought Relief Grant Funds Available, Foodservice Chains Promote Locally-grown California Avocados on their Menus

October 16, 2023 | Volume 39 | Issue 17 View Issue

Growers Encouraged to Vote in 2023 CAC General Election, New Legislation Reforms Drone Approval Process, California Avocado Menu Items Drive Sales for Restaurant Chain Partners

October 3, 2023 | Volume 39 | Issue 16 View Issue

2023 Farm and Nursery Expo to Showcase New Technologies and Expertise, Agri-Tech Fair to Showcase Latest Advancements, Online Avocado Yield Impact Support Tool Available, Commission Showcases California Avocados in On-trend Dishes at Flavor Experience Conference

September 18, 2023 | Volume 39 | Issue 15 View Issue

Two-day Virtual Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Courses Available, California Avocado Society Annual Meeting, Commission’s Data-driven Retail Reports Demonstrate Advantages of California Avocado Season, Social and Digital Activities of Commission’s Key Retail Partners Secure Nearly 4 Million Impressions, California Avocado Summer Menu Items Showcase Peak Season Availability

September 5, 2023 | Volume 39 | Issue 14 View Issue

Organic Transition Pilot Program Block Grant Applications Available, Commission Shares Sustainability Messaging at Organic Produce Summit, Foodservice Events Present Commission with Opportunities to Educate Target Audiences , CAC’s Living Well Brand Advocates Pique Consumer Interest with Recipes and Nutrition Information, Commission’s Brand Advocates Garner Nearly Two Million Impressions in May and June

August 16, 2023 | Volume 39 | Issue 13 View Issue

Growers Encouraged to Take UC Davis Nitrogen and Irrigation Needs Assessment Survey, San Diego Region Irrigation Efficiency Workshop, Peak Season California Avocado Social Media Campaign Piques Consumer Interest, California Avocado Month Public Relations Campaign Garners Nearly 283 Million Impressions, Commission Mixes it Up with California Restaurateurs

August 1, 2023 | Volume 39 | Issue 12 View Issue

San Diego CAPCA Hosting Tree and Vine Seminar, Summer 2023 Issue of From the Grove Available Online, Drought Relief Funds Available Through VCRD CUSP Grant, San Luis Obispo CAS Avocado Workshop to be Held in the Field, California-based Restaurant Brands Highlight In-season California Avocados on Summer Menus

July 24, 2023 | Volume 39 | Issue 11 View Issue

Free Grower Resources Available from the San Diego Resource Conservation District, Valley Center Mexican Fruit Fly Quarantine Lifted, Commission Now Accepting Nominations for the 2023 CAC General Election, Restaurant Partners Celebrate California Avocado Month , California Avocados Showcased at Fresh Produce and Floral Council NorCal Luncheon

June 2, 2023 | Volume 39 | Issue 10 View Issue

Growers in Rainbow and Fallbrook Regions Encouraged to Attend LAFCO Hearing, CDFA Announces Reed Avocado 2023/2024 Release Dates, USDA Extends Deadline for Two Revenue Loss Programs, World Avocado Congress Summary Webinar Available Online, Commission Showcases Leadership at IFPA Women’s Fresh Perspectives Conference, Wahoo’s Fish Taco Chain Showcases Early Spring California Avocados, Brand Advocates Pique Consumer Interest in Early Season California Avocados with Unique Recipes and Photography, Cinco de Mayo Promotions Boost Late Start to California Avocado Season

May 18, 2023 | Volume 39 | Issue 9 View Issue

Growers Encouraged to Complete Annual Crop Survey Critical to Assessing Productivity and Current Growing Practices, CAC Board Alternate Producer Seats Available in Districts 3 and 4, CAC Seeks Public Member for Board of Directors, Field Tour Event to Focus on Irrigation and Nutrient Management, USDA Launches Additional Supports for Organic Growers , Commission Annual Meeting Presentations Available Online, Commission’s Flavor Pairing Exercises Pique Interest of Restaurant Groups at FoodOvation, Consumer Public Relations Activities Build Awareness of California Avocado Season