Growing News

Avocado Café Seminar to Focus on Gibberellic Acid and Soil and Water Reports

  • Mar 08, 2024

On March 18, the Avocado Café will host a special session entitled, “The use of Gibbberellic Acid to enhance fruit set and how to read soil and water reports — reviewing the tools on www.avocadosource.com.” The virtual session will take place from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

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Seminar Recording Regarding Grove Management in a Wet Year Now Available

  • Mar 08, 2024

A recording of the California Avocado Society’s February seminar, “How to Manage Trees in a Wet Year,” is now available online. The seminar is available on CAS’s YouTube channel.

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Ventura County Local Working Group for Agricultural Operations

  • Feb 29, 2024

On March 15, the Ventura County Local Working Group will host an informational meeting on several topics of interest to agricultural operations. Attendees may attend in person or virtually. 

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Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Mentorship Program Launched

  • Feb 23, 2024

The new Expanding Our Roots: Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Mentorship Program will begin accepting enrollments on February 21. The free program is designed for farmers and ranchers with one to 10 years of experience and will pair 200 new farmers/ranchers with mentors who have more than 10 years of experience.

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California Avocado Society Fertilizers and Irrigation Seminar

  • Feb 22, 2024

The California Avocado Society is hosting a free “Fertilizers and Irrigation” seminar on April 11 from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. The event will be held in person and virtually.

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Free Home Ignition Zone Assessments Available

  • Feb 22, 2024

The Ventura County Resource Conservation District is offering free Home Ignition Zone assessments that include a walk-through, a report with photos and suggestions concerning how best to protect your home against wildfires.

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