The California Celery Research Advisory Board was established on October 1, 1976 with the purpose of conducting production research for the California Celery Industry.

Over the past three decades, the Board has directed most of its research dollars to three fundamental research areas: disease control, insect control and weed control. Whether it is a long-term breeding project or a short term evaluation program, the Board strives to ensure that the grower and handler funds are used wisely and are of maximum benefit to the California Celery Industry.