Industry News
California Avocado Society Hosting In-person Annual Meeting
The California Avocado Society’s Annual Meeting will take place in person on Thursday, November 3 and feature a keynote speaker and three presentations. Learn more about this event.
CAC Announces New President Produce veteran Jeff Oberman to lead CAC
The California Avocado Commission Board of Directors has selected produce veteran Jeff Oberman to become the organization’s new president, effective October 10, 2022. Mr. Oberman’s produce industry career has spanned 25 years so far.
World Avocado Congress Set for April 2-5 in New Zealand
The 10th World Avocado Congress will take place April 2 – 5, 2023 in Auckland, New Zealand and will bring together industry members from across the globe and include field day sessions, as well as in-person academic sessions.
Growers Encouraged to Complete Extreme Heat Crop Damage Form
California avocado growers in San Diego County are encouraged to complete the Frost/Heat Damage Assessment Form to report crop damage experienced by the recent extreme temperature events.
Avocado Café Webinar — Irrigation Scheduling
The Avocado Café is offering a free Irrigation Scheduling webinar, which is the fourth part of its Understanding Irrigation series, on September 20. Learn more.
Ag Pass Approved for Unincorporated Region of San Diego
The Agriculture and Livestock Pass Program — which allows commercial agriculture or livestock operators to access restricted areas during a natural disaster to care for crops and animals — has been approved for unincorporated regions of San Diego.
