Below is a collection of upcoming seminars and training opportunities that may be of interest to California avocado growers.
Training News
Upcoming Ventura County Agri-Tech Fair in September
On September 10, the Farm Bureau of Ventura County will host the Agri-Tech Fair. The day-long event will take place at the Oxnard Courtyard Marriott located at 600 Esplanade Drive in Oxnard, CA from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Upcoming Avocado Irrigation Workshops
The University of California Cooperative Extension’s Agriculture and Natural Resources department is hosting two Avocado Irrigation Workshops in Escondido and Oxnard, California. Registration for both seminars is available online.
July Virtual Produce Safety Alliance Training Course
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. The course meets the requirements set by the Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule mandating at least one member of an agricultural operation attend a PSA course.
CAS Avocado Field Seminar Covers Pruning, Reeds and Gems, Planting Trees and a Fruit Fly Update
The California Avocado Society, in partnership with the California Avocado Commission and the UC Cooperative Extension, is hosting a comprehensive Avocado Field Seminar on June 25 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Introduction to Pest Management Seminar Will Include Focus on Avocado Crops
The University of California Cooperative is hosting an Intro to Integrated Pest Management for Farmers webinar on June 11 from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Experts in the field will discuss how to manage pests with practices that reduce reliance on pesticides.
Pine Tree Field Day: Crop Coefficient Updates and GEM Spacing Trial
The California Avocado Commission will host a field day at Pine Tree Ranch on June 5, from 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. that will focus on the new California avocado crop coefficient research, using a crop coefficient for irrigation purposes and the GEM spacing trial.
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