After dominating the U.S. for decades, California avocado farmers have been lapped by Mexican growers offering cheaper fruit.

Andreas Tompros lost his home and at least a third of his avocado orchard to a wildfire last year, but the 47-year-old grower ...

While California farmers often rattle off a list of challenges they face including high labor ... executive director of the Hass Avocado Board. A 2000 U.S. law created the board that collected ...

Despite the challenges California farmers face, such as high labour costs ... executive director of the Hass Avocado Board. A 2000 US law created the board that collected 2.5 cents for every ...