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Industry Calendar

The calendar below is a compilation of events, meeting and seminars hosted by the Commission or other industry entities that may be of interest to California avocado growers. To view agendas and minutes from previous CAC meetings, please visit the meeting agendas and minutes page.

January, 2026
The free Transition to Organic Webinar Series is designed to assist growers who are transitioning to organic crop production. The series is held every Wednesday at noon from January 14 – March 18, 2026.
28Jan
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Webinar - Organic markets and marketing
February, 2026
Redox Bionutrients is hosting English and Spanish language Redox University sessions. The sessions tend to focus on soil health, nutrient efficiency and crop quality.
3Feb
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Hilton Garden Inn, 2000 Solar Drive (English session)
Oxnard, CA
3Feb
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Hilton Garden Inn, 2000 Solar Drive (Spanish session)
Oxnard, CA
4Feb
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach, 147 Stimson Avenue
Pismo Beach, CA
The free Transition to Organic Webinar Series is designed to assist growers who are transitioning to organic crop production. The series is held every Wednesday at noon from January 14 – March 18, 2026.
4Feb
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Webinar: Allowed inputs and materials and biodiversity conservation
11Feb
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Webinar: Building Soil Health in Transitioning Soils Part 1: Soil life
18Feb
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Webinar: Building Soil Health in Transitioning Soils Part 2: Soil amendments
25Feb
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Webinar: Building Soil Health in Transitioning Soils Part 3: Cover Crops
The 2026 World Ag Expo will take place from February 10 – 12 at the International Agri-Center located at 4600 South Laspina Street in Tulare, CA.
10Feb
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
International Agri-Center, 4600 South Laspina Street
Tuilare, CA
11Feb
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
International Agri-Center, 4600 South Laspina Street
Tulare, CA
12Feb
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
International Agri-Center, 4600 South Laspina Street
Tulare, CA
The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources is offering reduced-cost Produce Safety Alliance Grower Trainings. The sessions take place virtually and are just $10 for California residents.
10Feb
10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Two-day webinar
24Feb
10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Two-day webinar
The California Small Farm Conference will include more than 50 online workshops and a selection of in-person events around the state.
22Feb
8:00 am - 4:45 pm
Virtual
23Feb
8:00 am - 4:45 pm
Virtual
24Feb
8:00 am - 4:45 pm
Virtual
25Feb
8:00 am - 4:45 pm
Virtual
26Feb
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Virtual
27Feb
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Virtual
March, 2026
The free Transition to Organic Webinar Series is designed to assist growers who are transitioning to organic crop production. The series is held every Wednesday at noon from January 14 – March 18, 2026.
4Mar
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Webinar: Managing Pests and Diseases Organically Using IPM
11Mar
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Webinar: Organic Weed Management
18Mar
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Webinar: Preparing for Organic Inspection

The time for this meeting is TBD.

5Mar
Hilton Garden Inn, 28210 Jefferson Avenue
Temecula, CA
The 8th Ventura County SpraySafe Event will begin with a trade show exhibition and include morning speakers, breakout sessions and lunch.
5Mar
7:30 am - 1:45 pm
Ventura County Fair Grounds, 10 East Harbor Boulevard
Ventura, CA
The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources is offering reduced-cost Produce Safety Alliance Grower Trainings. The sessions take place virtually and are just $10 for California residents.
10Mar
10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Two-day webinar
24Mar
10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Two-day webinar
31Mar
10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Two-day webinar

COS Training Resource Center is offering Good Agricultural Practices Fieldworker — Train the Trainer sessions in the San Luis Obispo region. These sessions are designed to help employees consistently improve food safety and help them become effective trainers of other fieldworkers.

Participants will learn:

10Mar
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SPANISH LANGUAGE SESSION — Cuesta College, CA-1
San Luis Obispo, CA
11Mar
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
ENGLISH LANGUAGE SESSION Cuesta College, CA-1
San Luis Obispo, CA
April, 2026

The time for this meeting is TBD.

9Apr
Virtual - via Zoom
The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources is offering reduced-cost Produce Safety Alliance Grower Trainings. The sessions take place virtually and are just $10 for California residents.
14Apr
10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Two-day webinar
28Apr
10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Two-day webinar
14Apr
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Fallbrook Public Utility District, 990 E Mission Road
Fallbrook, CA
15Apr
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Museum of Ventura County, 100 E Main Street
Ventura, CA
16Apr
9:00 am - 11:00 am
San Luis Obispo Farm Bureau, 875 Morabito Place
San Luis Obispo, CA
May, 2026
The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources is offering reduced-cost Produce Safety Alliance Grower Trainings. The sessions take place virtually and are just $10 for California residents.
12May
10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Two-day webinar
26May
10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Two-day webinar
June, 2026

The time of the meeting is currently TBD.

10Jun
Hilton, 168 South Los Robles Avenue
Pasadena, CA
11Jun
Hilton, 168 South Los Robles Ave
Pasadena, CA
September, 2026
15Sep
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Fallbrook Public Utility District, 990 E Mission Road
Fallbrook, CA
16Sep
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Museum of Ventura County, 100 E Main Street
Ventura, CA
17Sep
9:00 am - 11:00 am
San Luis Obispo Farm Bureau, 4875 Morabito Place
San Luis Obispo, CA
October, 2026

The time of the meeting is currently TBD.

1Oct
Hilton Garden Inn, 2381 Morse Avenue
Irvine, CA