Industry News
AB-865: Final Results
AB-865 is proposed legislation that would require listed produce sold in California to be produced in accordance with California’s standards and policies in areas like pesticide use, wages and child labor laws. If enacted, AB-865 would require a “distributor that sells one of those agricultural products to a retailer with more than one retail location to...
Handler and Handler Alternate Seats Available on CAC Board of Directors
The Commission’s Board of Directors currently has a Handler Member and Handler Alternate Member seat available. Appointees will fill the vacant seats for the remainder of their unexpired terms: October 31, 2024 for the Member seat and October 31, 2025 for the Alternate Member.
San Diego Crop Report Questionnaire Available
The San Diego County Department of Agriculture, Weights and Measures' 2023 Crop Report Questionnaire is now available online. The deadline to complete the survey is February 28.
Ventura County Accepting SWEEP and HSP Block Grant Applications
The Ventura County Resource Conservation District is now accepting applications for the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program block grants, as well as the Healthy Soils Program block grants. Learn more.
Commission Signs California Ag Industry Letter Urging Congress to Prioritize Disaster Relief Funds
The California Avocado Commission joined 31 other California agricultural entities in drafting and signing a letter urging Congress to prioritize a disaster relief package for farmers and ranchers impacted by unprecedented weather events in 2023. Learn more.
Free Water Assessments Available
The University of California Cooperative is seeking growers who would benefit from a free pre-harvest agricultural irrigation water assessment and food safety technical assistance in Spanish. Learn more.
