Industry News
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.
USDA Survey Seeks Input to Help Improve Services
California avocado growers are encouraged to complete the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Nationwide Farmer, Rancher and Forest Manager Prospective Customer Survey, which is designed to gather feedback concerning programs and services.
Fall 2022 Issue of From the Grove Available Online
The Fall 2022 issue of From the Grove is now available on the California avocado growers website. View the highlights of the newly released issue.
New Monthly San Diego County Grower Meetings
The UC Cooperative Extension of San Diego is launching a new series of free grower meetings that will be held on the last Wednesday of each month. The meetings will focus on current research and topics of interest to growers.
2022-23 Avocado Release Dates Available
The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Avocado Inspection Program has announced the avocado release dates for the 2022-23 season.
Ken Melban Promoted to Vice President of Industry Affairs and Operations
Ken Melban, who joined the California Avocado Commission in 2011 as director, issues management, has been promoted to vice president of industry affairs and operations. Learn more.
