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Apr 13, 2023
The California Avocado Commission encourages stakeholders to attend the upcoming CAC 2023 Annual Meetings where they can meet CAC’s new leadership team, learn more about the 2023 marketing campaign and gain insight into the grower-focused priorities of the Production Research and Industry Affairs teams.
Mar 31, 2023
The Hass Avocado Board elections will take place online. In order to vote, eligible U.S. Hass avocado producers and importers must register to vote by April 12 to receive a ballot via email.
Mar 29, 2023
The 5th Annual Climate Action and Ag Symposium, organized by the UCCE San Diego, will be held May 25. The event will take place at the San Diego Farm Bureau Ag Hub located at 420 South Broadway in Escondido, CA.
Mar 25, 2023
The deadline to apply for Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 financial assistance has been extended to March 31, 2023. CFAP 2 is designed to provide producers with financial assistance with increased marketing costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mar 21, 2023
The California Department of Food and Agriculture has released its California Agricultural Statistics Review online. The report provides a comprehensive look at California’s agricultural economy, including organic production and exports for the Golden State
Mar 15, 2023
The USDA is now accepting nominations for three producer and two importer members and three producer and two importer alternates to serve three-year terms on the Hass Avocado Board. Appointed members will serve from November 1, 2023 through October 31, 2026.
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Mar 14, 2023
The California Avocado Commission has hired food industry veteran Terry Splane to be the organization’s new vice president of marketing, effective March 13, 2023. Mr. Splane fills the role vacated by Jan DeLyser following her retirement last month.
Mar 8, 2023
The California Department of Food and Agriculture announced it has a vacancy on the Avocado Inspection Committee for an active handler of avocados. The AIC plays an important role in advising the CDFA Secretary on matters pertaining to the California Avocado Inspection Program.
Mar 3, 2023
The California Avocado Commission is pleased to announce that the Special Local Needs registration for ProGibb LV Plus Plant Growth Regulator Solution (gibberellic acid) use on avocados in California has been renewed through December 31, 2025. Learn more.
Feb 26, 2023
The Hass Avocado Board announced that its 2023 nomination and election process will take place online. Hass avocado producers or importers who are eligible to run for a HAB seat will receive a mailer about the nominations process beginning on March 1.