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OUR VISION
To be recognized as the most-desired avocado in the world by fostering a vibrant industry.
OUR MISSION
To maximize grower returns by enhancing premium brand positioning for California avocados and improving grower sustainability.
CAC News
Apr 30, 2025
The California Avocado Commission will host a grower field day on Tuesday, May 20 at the Pine Tree Ranch demonstration grove that will focus on the new online irrigation calculator, rootstock trial results and pruning strategies.
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Apr 28, 2025
The California Avocado Commission’s annual grower crop survey plays a critical role in helping the Commission assess the industry’s overall productivity. Growers are highly encouraged to complete the survey by the May 7, 2025 deadline.
Mar 31, 2025
The California Avocado Commission recently shared its Annual Meeting Board Presentation with attendees during a series of CAC Annual Meetings held across California avocado growing regions. A copy of that presentation is now available online.
Mar 3, 2025
CAC encourages members of the California avocado industry to attend the upcoming CAC 2025 Annual Meetings that will be held in March at three different locations within California avocado growing regions.
Jan 29, 2025
Following is an update on the California Avocado Commission’s efforts calling for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Mexico avocado inspections to return to their long-standing program requirements.
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Jan 21, 2025
CAC's winter grower field day will focus on the new mandatory guidelines for Irrigation and Nutrition Management Plans, review common pests and include pruning demonstrations.
Jan 20, 2025
CAC is calling on growers to sign a petition urging the USDA to fully restore its inspection of avocados from Mexico. Since USDA unilaterally downgraded its inspection obligations by shifting orchard inspections to Mexico, detections of stem and seed weevils in packing facilities increased with APHIS acknowledging “the number of recent interceptions is notable given the infrequency of such interceptions over the history of the program.”
Jan 9, 2025
The California Avocado Commission’s pre-season crop estimate survey has been completed. The data have been compiled into the CAC Pre-season Crop Estimate and Harvest Projections report, which is now available online. The report is based on survey responses submitted in late December/early January from eight AMRIC handlers.
Dec 2, 2024
The California Avocado Commission currently has three CAC Board of Directors vacancies — handler alternate member, District 1 alternate producer and District 5 alternate producer. All three positions will fill the vacant seats for the remainder of the term through October 31, 2025.
Nov 18, 2024
The California Avocado Commission Board of Directors is seeking candidates for its public member position. The term for this position will expire October 31, 2026.