The Hass Avocado Board has opened its 2026 board nomination period, inviting eligible hass avocado producers and importers to help guide the future of the U.S. avocado industry. Now through March 27, qualified individuals may nominate themselves or others for 10 open board seats, each for three years, at hassavocadoboard.com/nominations.
Serving on the HAB provides producers and importers with the opportunity to support the organization’s mission to strengthen the global avocado industry and its stakeholders in their collective efforts toward market expansion in the U.S. through key strategic priorities: nutrition research and marketing, sustainability, industry engagement, and business support tools and information, according to a news release.
“Board members play an essential role in helping equip the entire avocado industry for long-term success,” says Gwen Jackimek, chairperson of the Hass Avocado Board. “We encourage hass avocado producers and importers who are interested in contributing to positive progress across the supply chain to consider serving.”
Following the nomination period, voting among producers and importers will take place. Eligible producers and importers must register online by April 17 to receive a ballot by email by April 27. Deadline to submit votes is May 26.
Nominees receiving the highest number of votes will be submitted to the U.S. secretary of agriculture, who appoints members and alternates to the Hass Avocado Board. Appointed members will begin their terms on Nov. 1, 2026, serving through Oct. 31, 2029, and will be formally seated, along with the alternates, during the December 2026 board meeting.
As board members, individuals will have the opportunity to contribute to shaping HAB’s focus and collaborate with stakeholders across the supply chain to address industry challenges.
For the full nomination schedule and additional details, visit HAB’s nomination site.
