GreenSheet | February 17, 2023

The California Avocado Commission has three alternate producer seats available on the CAC Board of Directors for districts 1, 3 and 5. The vacancies will be filled by a majority vote of the Board at a meeting held on March 14 and those appointed will serve through October 31, 2023.

The U.S. Small Business Administration is providing long-term, low interest direct federal loans for agricultural operations in San Luis Obispo and Ventura counties affected by the severe winter storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides occurring from December 27, 2022 through January 31, 2023. Learn more.

On January 10, the California Avocado Commission hosted a virtual AMRIC Handler Webinar to kick off collaborative efforts designed to build successful distribution and promotion of California avocados for the 2023 season, and build awareness of the support CAC can provide retailers and foodservice operators.