Below is a collection of upcoming seminars and training opportunities that may be of interest to California avocado growers.
Training News
2023 Farm and Nursery Expo to Showcase New Technologies and Expertise
The San Diego County Farm Bureau is hosting the 2023 Farm & Nursery Expo on November 2. The event provides members of the agriculture industry with the opportunity to view about the product and equipment upgrades and technologies, attend seminars from top agricultural experts and visit with vendors in the tradeshow room.
Agri-Tech Fair to Showcase Latest Advancements
On October 24, the Farm Bureau of Ventura County will host the free Agri-Tech Fair — an event that will bring together agriculture technology companies, producers, industry leaders and more.
Two-day Virtual Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Courses Available
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.
California Avocado Society Annual Meeting
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.
San Diego Region Irrigation Efficiency Workshop
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.
San Luis Obispo CAS Avocado Workshop to be Held in the Field
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.