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Seminars

Below is a collection of upcoming seminars that cover a variety of topics pertainining to the California avocado industry and the agricultural industry at large. 

Upcoming Seminars

March, 2026
The free Transition to Organic Webinar Series is designed to assist growers who are transitioning to organic crop production. The series is held every Wednesday at noon from January 14 – March 18, 2026.
4Mar
Webinar: Managing Pests and Diseases Organically Using IPM
11Mar
Webinar: Organic Weed Management
18Mar
Webinar: Preparing for Organic Inspection
The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources is offering reduced-cost Produce Safety Alliance Grower Trainings. The sessions take place virtually and are just $10 for California residents.
10Mar
Two-day webinar
24Mar
Two-day webinar
31Mar
Two-day webinar

COS Training Resource Center is offering Good Agricultural Practices Fieldworker — Train the Trainer sessions in the San Luis Obispo region. These sessions are designed to help employees consistently improve food safety and help them become effective trainers of other fieldworkers.

Participants will learn:

10Mar
SPANISH LANGUAGE SESSION — Cuesta College, CA-1
San Luis Obispo, CA
11Mar
ENGLISH LANGUAGE SESSION Cuesta College, CA-1
San Luis Obispo, CA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has opened applications for Stage 2 of the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program for producers who suffered crop, tree, bush or vine losses due to natural disasters that took place in 2023-24.

10Mar
Online webinar

The California Avocado Society is hosting a “Exploring Avocado Growing in the Central Valley” seminar.

Featured speakers include:

12Mar
Lindcove Research and Extension Center, 22963 Carson Avenue
Exeter, CA
April, 2026
The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources is offering reduced-cost Produce Safety Alliance Grower Trainings. The sessions take place virtually and are just $10 for California residents.
14Apr
Two-day webinar
28Apr
Two-day webinar
May, 2026
The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources is offering reduced-cost Produce Safety Alliance Grower Trainings. The sessions take place virtually and are just $10 for California residents.
12May
Two-day webinar
26May
Two-day webinar

Past Seminars

September, 2024
September 3, 2024 - Avocado Irrigation Workshop
September 3, 2024 - Avocado Irrigation Workshop