Growing California Avocados
Sep 21, 2023
An Avocado Support Tool, designed to help growers optimize tree nutrition for greater yields, is available online at www.iwannagro.com. Learn more.
Sep 13, 2023
The University of California Cooperative Extension is offering two-day virtual Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training courses from late September through mid December that satisfy the Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule requirement.
Sep 12, 2023
The California Avocado Society will host its 108th Annual Meeting on October 14, including informative research sessions, in-field seminars, a barbeque lunch and awards ceremony. The informative session will take place at Brokaw’s Long Canyon Ranch located in Ventura, California.
Aug 15, 2023
The Resource Conservation District of San Diego is hosting an Irrigation Efficiency Workshop that will be tailored for producers using drip irrigation systems and provide information concerning how growers can obtain a free irrigation assessment of their farm.
Aug 14, 2023
The UC Davis Nitrogen and Irrigation Initiative research and extension program seeks feedback from California avocado growers to evaluate the effectiveness of extension services provided by the University of California. Learn more.
Jul 28, 2023
The San Diego chapter of CAPCA is hosting a Tree and Vine Seminar on August 22 from 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
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Jul 24, 2023
The Ventura County Resource Conservation District is offering direct financial support, through the California Department of Food and Agriculture, for growers in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties who have experienced losses due to drought since 2021.
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Jul 21, 2023
California avocado growers are invited to attend a free California Avocado Society workshop in the field at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo on August 2 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Participants will rotate between stations at two field sites and learn from experts.
Jul 14, 2023
Less than one year after identifying an infestation of Mexican fruit flies in the Valley Center area, the local quarantine has been lifted effective July 1. Learn more.