Growing News
Avocado Café Webinar — Biostimulants and New Products
On January 11, from 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m., the Avocado Café is hosting a free webinar concerning biostimulants and the testing process for new products. Learn more about the webinar.
CAC Field Day: Preventing Alternate Bearing Patterns and Freeze/Frost Protection
The California Avocado Commission will host a grower field day at Pine Tree Ranch in Santa Paula on January 25, 2023 from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Learn more about the event.
CAC GEM Forum Presentation Available Online
A copy of the presentation from the December 20 California Avocado Commission GEM Forum is available online.
Commission to Host Webinar Concerning the Future of GEM Avocados in California
As GEM production continues to grow in California, the California Avocado Commission encourages California avocado growers to attend its free webinar: the Future of GEM in California. The webinar takes places on December 20. Learn more.
Week-long California Small Farm Conference Offers Online and In-person Opportunities
The 35th annual California Small Farm Conference will host more than 50 online workshops, videos, interactive forums and in-person gatherings across the state from February 26 – March 3. The conference also includes Spanish-language virtual events.
Produce Safety Training Available in San Diego County
Members of the California avocado industry in need of obtaining produce safety training required by the federal Food Safety Modernization act can obtain low-cost training courtesy of the Food Safety Training Partnership. The fee for the produce safety training sessions is $35 and includes course materials and a certificate.
