This is an archive of seminars covering a variety of topics — including issues related to the agricultural industry and, more specifically, the California avocado industry. 

February, 2022

Organic Agriculture Seminar Series for Growers

The UC Cooperative Extension is offering a free weekly Organic Agriculture Seminar Series for Growers on Tuesdays, through March 8.

22 Feb
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Webinar
15 Feb
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Webinar
07 Feb
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Webinar

Productivity of Avocado: How the Interplay of Light and Vegetative Vigor Influences Yield

The Avocado Café will host a free grower webinar entitled, “Productivity of Avocado: How the Interplay of Light and Vegetative Vigor Influences Yield,” which will be moderated by Dr. Mary Lu Arpaia.

18 Feb
8:00am
Webinar

Grower Webinar: Avocado Disease Management

The California Avocado Society, California Avocado Commission and UC Cooperative Extension are hosting a free online Grower Webinar: Avocado Disease Management session on Wednesday, February 16 from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

16 Feb
9:00am - 11:00am
Webinar

FSMA Produce Safety Rule 101 for Small Organic Farms Webinar Series

To assist small organic farmers in understanding how the Food Safety Modernization Act impacts them, the CCOF Foundation is hosting a two-part webinar series reviewing the fundamentals of on-farm food safety and the FSMA Produce Safety Rule compliance requirements.

15 Feb
10:00am - 11:30am
Webinar
08 Feb
10:00am - 11:30am
Webinar

November, 2021

CAC Virtual GEM Presentation and Grower Panel

The video from the webinar is now available on the Commission’s YouTube channel.

The California Avocado Commission will host a virtual informational meeting concerning the GEM variety.

The session will include the following information:

30 Nov
9:00am - 10:30am
Web/Teleconference

Healthy Soils Program Grant Opportunity Workshop - Virtual and In-person Options

The San Diego County Farm Bureau is hosting a free Grant Opportunity Workshop to assist California growers with applying for the Healthy Soils Program, which provides grant funds for eligible agricultural management practices that sequester carbon, reduce greenhouse gases and improve soil health.

16 Nov
10:00am - 12:30pm
San Diego County Farm Bureau, 420 South Broadway
Escondido , CA

October, 2021

Healthy Soils Program Grant Opportunity Workshop - Virtual and In-person Options

The San Diego County Farm Bureau is hosting a free Grant Opportunity Workshop to assist California growers with applying for the Healthy Soils Program, which provides grant funds for eligible agricultural management practices that sequester carbon, reduce greenhouse gases and improve soil health.

27 Oct
10:00am - 12:30pm
San Diego County Farm Bureau, 420 South Broadway
Escondido , CA