California Avocado Society facts for kids

The California Avocado Society is a special group that helps people who grow avocados in Southern California. It's a non-profit group, which means it focuses on helping its members rather than making money for owners. They give avocado growers important information about how to grow avocados, how to sell them, and new discoveries from research.

This group started way back in 1915. When it first began, it was called the California Avocado Association. Later, in 1941, its name was changed to the California Avocado Society, which is what it's still called today.

What the Society Does

The California Avocado Society helps avocado growers in several ways:

• Meetings and Workshops: They organize special meetings and workshops where growers can learn new things. These events also help growers, marketers, and experts meet each other and share ideas.
• Anniversary Celebrations: In 2015, the society celebrated its 100th birthday! They also held their 100th annual meeting that year.
• Yearbook: Every year, they publish a special book called a yearbook. Members who have paid their dues get this yearbook for free. It's full of useful information for avocado growers.
• Weekly News: Members also receive an email newsletter called The Weekly Newsline. This keeps them updated on the latest news and tips about growing avocados.

Important People in the Society's History

Many important people have helped the California Avocado Society over the years. Here are a few:

• John Eliot Coit: He was the first president of the association in 1915. He also served as president again from 1923 to 1947, leading the group for many years.
• Herbert John Webber: He played a big part in starting the society in 1915. He was a director from 1915 to 1920 and also served as president in 1916. He later returned as a director from 1935 to 1937.
• Robert Willard Hodgson: The society recognized his great contributions by giving him the Award of Honor in 1940.
• William A. Spinks: He helped the society by providing special avocado plants from a new avocado type he had developed.

More About Avocados

• California Avocado Commission
• Calavo Growers
• List of countries by avocado production

Where to Find More Information

• Official California Avocado Society website: http://www.californiaavocadosociety.org/