Below is a collection of upcoming seminars and training opportunities that may be of interest to California avocado growers.
Training News
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.
UC Davis Hosting Climate Smart Agriculture Focus Group and Information Session
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.
Free Grower Resources Available from the San Diego Resource Conservation District
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.
Avocado Irrigation Workshop
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.
New Seminar Focuses on BL 516 Luna UCR Avocado Variety
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.
