GreenSheet | September 18, 2022

The California Avocado Commission Board of Directors are hosting district meetings on September 13 (Ventura) and September 20 (Fallbrook) to directly connect with grower constituents, provide an update on Commission operations and gather input from growers.

The California Avocado Commission seeks candidates to fill a public member position on its Board of Directors. The position begins November 1, 2022, with the member serving for two years.

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. 

An Avocado Support Tool, designed to help growers optimize tree nutrition for greater yields, is available online at www.iwannagro.com. Learn more.

With avocado handlers continuing to export California avocados to South Korea, the California Avocado Commission utilized Market Access Program grant funds to develop digital and in-store promotional activities in this market — with programs designed to generate California avocado brand awareness as well as awareness of the nutritional value and versatility of the fruit.

The International Fresh Produce Association Foodservice Conference provides the California Avocado Commission with the opportunity to reinforce its position as a resource for all things avocado and showcase, in person, the resources it has available to help attendees support their menus with California avocados.