Dear Colleagues,
The California Apple Commission (CAC) is seeking proposals from qualified companies and/or individuals to demonstrate their capabilities in conducting research that will ultimately benefit California apple growers and processors by increasing the efficiency of apple production and processing practices in California.
The 2022-2023 CAC priorities are as follows:
- Mechanical Harvesting for fresh apples
- Packing house automation techniques
- Mechanical pruning
- Management of Codling Moth
- Thinning methods
- Fire Blight Management
- GPS Fresh Apple Acreage Mapping
- Frost detection/prevention technology
- Development of Apple Varieties well suited for California conditions
- Any other topic related to cost reduction/increasing the effectiveness of California apple production.
To apply, please email proposals to eoliver@calapple.org by no later than JUNE 10, 2022 at 5:00 P.M. PST.
For additional information about this opportunity, please contact the program office at 559-225-3000.
Thank you.
Kathleen Nolan, Director, ANR Office of Contracts & Grants (OCG)