This is an archive of seminars covering a variety of topics — including issues related to the agricultural industry and, more specifically, the California avocado industry. 

September, 2024

Unlock the Secrets to Healthy Avocados: Learn About Avocado Sunblotch Viroid

This seminar will be hosted by the California Avocado Commission and the University of California -Riverside. 

The following presentations will take place:

13 Sep
9:00am - 12:00pm
Farm Bureau, 420 South Broadway
Escondido , CA

Ag Experts Talk: Avocado Pest Management in California

The University of California is hosting an Ag Experts Talk focused on avocado pest management in California. 

Dr. Ben Faber, University of California Cooperative Extension Advisor in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties will discuss the following:

04 Sep
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Webinar

Avocado Irrigation Workshop

The University of California Cooperative Extension’s Agriculture and Natural Resources department is hosting an Avocado Irrigation Workshop in Escondido.

03 Sep
1:00pm - 4:00pm
San Diego Farm Bureau, 420 South Broadway,
Escondido , CA

August, 2024

CAS Field Day: Planting Density/technique, Entomology, Pathology, New Rootstocks/Scions

On August 22, the California Avocado Society will host a comprehensive field day at Pine Tree Ranch from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

22 Aug
9:00am - 12:00pm
Pine Tree Ranch, 19455 E. Telegraph Road
Santa Paula , CA

Ag Supervisor Training Certificate Workshop (in Spanish)

The Spanish-language Ag Supervisor Training Certificate workshop will take place August 15.

15 Aug
7:30am - 5:00pm
Farm Bureau Conference Room, 420 South Broadway
Escondido , CA

Ag Employer Seminar

The University of California Cooperative Extension of San Diego County offers a Farm Labor Management Training Program designed to help agricultural employers better understand and mitigate labor related risks. As part of this program, an Ag Employer Seminar will take place. The seminar includes the following sessions:

14 Aug
8:30am - 4:00pm
Farm Bureau Conference Room, 420 South Broadway
Escondido , CA

July, 2024

Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties FSA County Office Committees Election Webinars

Persons nterested in running for a position on a U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency Office Committee in local administrative area 2 or 4 are encouraged to attend the Santa Barbara and Ventura County FSA webinars to learn more about County Committee elections. The COCs play an important role in day-to-day FSA operations. 

Registration for the webinar is available online.

31 Jul
9:00am
Webinar

Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training

The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources’ Small Farms, Food Safety Technical Assistance Programs is offering a two-day virtual Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training course from July 9 – 10 from 12:00 – 4:30 p.m.

10 Jul
12:00pm - 4:30pm
Webinar
09 Jul
12:00pm - 4:30pm
Webinar

June, 2024

CAS Avocado Field Seminar

The California Avocado Society, in partnership with the California Avocado Commission and the UC Cooperative Extension, is hosting a comprehensive Avocado Field Seminar

 

25 Jun
9:00am - 12:00pm
Jackson Avocado Ranch, 11200 Berry Road
Valley Center , CA