GreenSheet | May 2, 2024

On May 14 at 12:30 p.m., Paloma Dadlani — a graduate student under Dr. Mark Hoddle who has been spearheading avocado lace bug research funded by the California Avocado Commission — will deliver her master’s thesis defense seminar. Interested California avocado growers can view the thesis defense online or attend in person at the UC Riverside Entomology Building.

California avocado growers are highly encouraged to complete the annual grower crop survey, which plays an important role in helping the Commission assess the industry’s overall productivity and current trends in farming practices.

The Local Agency Formation Commission is conducting a Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation 2.0 market analysis to help identify the economic challenges faced by San Diego County farmers.

The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources department is hosting a Thelma Hansen Symposium entitled, “Trees to the Rescue: Solutions for Climate Change.” The three-day webinar will take place May 14 – 16 from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. via Zoom.

From April 15 – 17, the California Avocado Commission held a series of CAC Annual Meetings to share the latest news with industry members and solicit their feedback.

The California Avocado Commission’s 2024 Planning Survey plays a crucial role in providing growers with the opportunity to offer input about how CAC invests its resources in marketing, production research, industry affairs and export market development. The Commission will utilize survey feedback to align strategic planning with grower needs.

The latest updates from the Commission's April marketing intitatives including the launch of the new advertising campaign, efforts to target local and regional restauateurs and insights from the California Avocado Market Analysis Report.