Below is a collection of upcoming seminars and training opportunities that may be of interest to California avocado growers.
Training
Dec 13, 2022
The 35th annual California Small Farm Conference will host more than 50 online workshops, videos, interactive forums and in-person gatherings across the state from February 26 – March 3. The conference also includes Spanish-language virtual events.
Dec 11, 2022
Members of the California avocado industry in need of obtaining produce safety training required by the federal Food Safety Modernization act can obtain low-cost training courtesy of the Food Safety Training Partnership. The fee for the produce safety training sessions is $35 and includes course materials and a certificate.
Dec 11, 2022
AB 2183, the new agricultural employee unionization card check legislation, goes into effect on January 1, 2023. A new labor law seminar “How to Prepare for AB 2183 “Card Check,” will be held December 21 to assist industry members.
Nov 23, 2022
Seminar presentations from the recent San Diego Farm and Nursery Expo are now available online. Learn more.
Nov 14, 2022
The San Joaquin Valley Avocado Meeting, which will occur on December 5, will feature a variety of guest speakers and visits to two local GEM avocado groves. Learn more.
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Nov 11, 2022
The UC Cooperative Extension is hosting an in-person Organic Agriculture Workshop on December 8 from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The workshop is designed for growers, CCAs, PCAs and other agricultural professionals interested in organic agriculture.
Nov 9, 2022
The UC Cooperative Extension of San Diego is launching a new series of free grower meetings that will be held on the last Wednesday of each month. The meetings will focus on current research and topics of interest to growers.
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Nov 3, 2022
The Avocado Café is hosting a free webinar entitled, “Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Leaching but Were Afraid to Ask” on November 17, 2022.
Nov 3, 2022
California avocado growers may attend a free virtual Farmer and Rancher Grant Writing Workshop designed for both new and veteran producers. Learn more.
Oct 24, 2022
The Ventura County Resource Conservation District is hosting a series of free Virtual Wildfire Speaker seminars to help California residents prepare for wildfire season. These sessions provide residents with the opportunity to engage with wildfire experts.