Below is a collection of upcoming seminars and training opportunities that may be of interest to California avocado growers.
Training
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Sep 27, 2023
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.
Sep 13, 2023
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.
Sep 12, 2023
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.
Aug 15, 2023
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.
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Jul 21, 2023
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.
Jul 5, 2023
The University of California Davis seeks growers interested in discussing the challenges of farming in a changing climate for its free Climate Smart Agriculture Focus Group Interviews and Information Sessions. The event will take place on July 20.
Jul 5, 2023
The Resource Conservation District for San Diego County has a variety of free services available to California avocado growers in the Greater San Diego County RCD jurisdiction. Learn more.
Jun 12, 2023
The University of California Cooperative Extension Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources is hosting two Avocado Irrigation Workshops — one on July 18 in Oxnard and the other on August 10 in Esoncdido. Learn more.
Jun 12, 2023
On June 20, Eurosemillas, SA (Green Motion Platform) and the University California – Riverside will present an informational session concerning the field performance characteristics and sublicensing model of the new BL 516 - Luna UCR avocado variety.
Jun 10, 2023
From August 23 – 24, AcresUSA is hosting its Annual Healthy Soil Summit in Seaside, CA. The two-day event is designed to help growers improve their soil health management systems by providing two days of expert presentations, a trade show and an optional farm tour.