Growers info
Thank you for your interest in Calavo.
FIELD OFFICES
Temecula
Luz Idle
Serving: Riverside County, San Diego County and surrounding areas
(800) 654-8758
growerinfo@calavo.com
Santa Paula
Guillermina Espinoza
Serving: Ventura County, Santa Barbara County and surrounding areas
(805) 525-4461
growerinfo@calavo.com
Support
Each year brings challenges and opportunities. Calavo Field Managers provide support and services to help growers optimize harvest and
maximize profits:
Crop estimate for planning purposes and harvest strategy
Crop evaluations
Real-time grower information such as current prices and sales trends
Acquaint growers with new products and services as they become available
Timely pack out information: down to the pound, grade, and size of your crop
Delivery of grower supplies such as clippers, picking poles, bags, and other items
Meetings and seminars that improve crop projections, pest control, and market forecasts
Grower statements provide monthly pool summary, annual accounting statement, and all pounds delivered, payments, and deductions
Harvest assistance: crop harvesting, bin delivery and full-bin pickups
field managers
Chris Mann
Director, Procurement
Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo and Monterey Counties
Direct: (805) 312-2075
chrism@calavo.com
Mike Nuñez
Ventura, San Luis Obispo and Monterey Counties
Direct: (805) 525-4461
miken@calavo.com
Brandon Walters
Ventura County
Direct: (805) 558-9143
brandonw@calavo.com
Connor Rose
Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties
Direct: (805)504-6993
ConnorR@calavo.com
Nick Lahr
Southern Regional Field Manager
Direct: (951) 297-8240
nickl@calavo.com
Camille Eaton
Field Manager
Direct: (760) 801-5713
CamilleE@calavo.com
GAP/GHP Certification
Calavo’s experienced field managers can guide you through Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and Good Handling Practices (GHP) certifications. The documents below provide information on preparing for certification.
USDA GAP & GHP (relevant pages)
The full version of this document is available on the USDA website
Good Agricultural Practices
Good Agricultural Practices – Spanish
Good Agricultural Practices Checklist
Good Harvesting Practices
Good Harvesting Practices – Spanish
Good Harvesting Practices Checklist