Below is a collection of upcoming seminars and training opportunities that may be of interest to California avocado growers.

Training 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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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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Avocado Café Fertilization and Data Analysis Webinar

  • Feb 15, 2024

On February 27, the Avocado Café will host a free webinar from 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. concerning choosing your fertilizer wisely and interpreting your analysis.

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Virtual Produce Safety Training Available

  • Feb 12, 2024

The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources department is offering a two-day virtual Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training course that satisfies the Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule requirement. Registration closes February 15. 

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