Growing News
Growers Encouraged to Attend Annual Commission Meeting and Participate in Survey
The California Avocado Commission will host its 2024 Annual Meetings over a series of three days — April 15 – April 17 to share the latest updates with industry members and solicit their feedback. CAC encourages members of the agricultural community to attend the sessions.
Avocado Café Seminar to Focus on Gibberellic Acid and Soil and Water Reports
On March 18, the Avocado Café will host a special session entitled, “The use of Gibbberellic Acid to enhance fruit set and how to read soil and water reports — reviewing the tools on www.avocadosource.com.” The virtual session will take place from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Seminar Recording Regarding Grove Management in a Wet Year Now Available
A recording of the California Avocado Society’s February seminar, “How to Manage Trees in a Wet Year,” is now available online. The seminar is available on CAS’s YouTube channel.
Ventura County Local Working Group for Agricultural Operations
On March 15, the Ventura County Local Working Group will host an informational meeting on several topics of interest to agricultural operations. Attendees may attend in person or virtually.
Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Mentorship Program Launched
The new Expanding Our Roots: Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Mentorship Program will begin accepting enrollments on February 21. The free program is designed for farmers and ranchers with one to 10 years of experience and will pair 200 new farmers/ranchers with mentors who have more than 10 years of experience.
California Avocado Society Fertilizers and Irrigation Seminar
The California Avocado Society is hosting a free “Fertilizers and Irrigation” seminar on April 11 from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. The event will be held in person and virtually.
