GreenSheet | December 19, 2023

The State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program provides grants to help agricultural operations implement irrigation systems that reduce greenhouse gases and save water.  The online SWEEP grant applications were made available on December 5 and grant application workshops are available to assist applicants.

On Saturday morning, December 9, 2023, a wildfire broke out in Ventura County near the top of the ridgeline of South Mountain, located between Somis and Santa Paula. Learn more.

The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Avocado Inspection Program has announced the avocado release dates for the 2023-24 season. Learn more.

Representatives from the California Avocado Commission foodservice team attended the International Foodservice Editorial Council 2023 Annual Conference to demonstrate its leadership as a resource for information about California avocados while pitching content ideas to build awareness of the California Avocados brand.