Industry Calendar

Updates to the Federal Worker Protection Standard (WPS) now mandate that all fieldworkers complete annual pesticide safety training and that those who provide the training must attend updated and approved train-the-trainer courses. For those who need to complete the instructor training, the UC IPM and Western Center for Agricultural Health and Safety are offering new Pesticide Safety Instructor Training workshops approved by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation.

UCCE is offering a six-week Avocado Production Course for New Growers beginning October 1.

The 104th California Avocado Society Annual (CAS) Meeting will include a field tour at the Hansen Agricultural Research & Extension Center followed by a BBQ lunch presentation and a brief general meeting.

As part of its UC Ag Experts Talk series, the University of California will host a webinar entitled, “Avocado Cankers and Their Causes.” Dr. Ben Faber will discuss:

• How to identify various avocado cankers
• The biology of various avocado cankers
• Grove management practices to minimize cankers

Interested growers should register for the webinar online. 

UCCE is offering a six-week Avocado Production Course for New Growers beginning October 1.

The Third Annual Organic Grower Summit is designed for organic growers, producers and processors and includes educational sessions, keynote presentations, a trade show floor and networking events.