Below is a collection of upcoming seminars and training opportunities that may be of interest to California avocado growers.
Training
Apr 14, 2025
On June 17, the University of California Cooperative Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources department is hosting a comprehensive Avocado Irrigation Workshop from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. The seminar will take place at the San Diego Farm Bureau located at 420 South Broadway, Escondido, CA.
Apr 9, 2025
The University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources’ Produce Safety Technical Assistance Program helps operations reach PSR compliance and is hosting a PSA Grower Training on May 22.
Apr 1, 2025
On Wednesday, April 16 the California Avocado Society is hosting a two-hour seminar entitled, Water Knowledge is Power Knowledge.
Feb 16, 2025
To assist agricultural operations in implementing the revised Pre-harvest Agricultural Water (Subpart E) rule in the Food Safety Modernization Act, several webinars are available. Of note, the revised portion of this rule has moved from an emphasis on testing pre-harvest water to performing an agricultural water assessment.
Feb 13, 2025
The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources department is hosting a one-day Vertebrate Pest Conference Seminar Series on February 20
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Jan 21, 2025
CAC's winter grower field day will focus on the new mandatory guidelines for Irrigation and Nutrition Management Plans, review common pests and include pruning demonstrations.
Jan 16, 2025
The Agricultural Pass Program provides members of agricultural operations with access to restricted areas during or following a natural disaster to care for livestock, maintain irrigation access, access property/facilities that are part of the operation and transport/deliver necessary equipment for irrigation systems.
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Jan 15, 2025
On February 5, the California Avocado Society will host its next seminar “Pollination, Pollinators, Pollinizers and Supplemental Pollen” in person and via Zoom. The event will take place from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Dec 12, 2024
The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is hosting a free webinar entitled “Sustaining Avocado Production in the Face of the Lethal Laurel Wilt” on December 19 from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (EST). This project also seeks to survey California avocado growers in Ventura, San Diego and Riverside/San Bernardino Counties.
Nov 27, 2024
To assist California avocado growers in ensuring their operation meets the Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule, the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources department is offering a two-day online Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Course.