IRVINE, Calif. (January 13, 2011) – As required by state law, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), is conducting a referendum among the state’s 6,000 commercial avocado growers to determine whether California Avocado Commission (CAC) operations should be re-approved and continued for the next five years. Ballots are to be postmarked and returned by growers to the CDFA by March 1, 2011.
“Avocado producers can expect to receive referendum ballots the first week of February,” said Tom Bellamore, CAC president. Growers who do not receive a ballot by February 7 should contact CAC at 949.341.1955.
Growers are asked to return their ballot in the postage paid envelope provided between January 31 and March 1, 2011. Hand-delivered ballots must also be received at the CDFA in Sacramento by the close of business on March 1. The CDFA will tabulate and review ballots and results are expected to be announced in March.
Source: California Avocado Commission