Growing News
Two-day Virtual Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Courses Available
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.
California Avocado Society Annual Meeting
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.
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.
Growers Encouraged to Take UC Davis Nitrogen and Irrigation Needs Assessment Survey
The UC Davis Nitrogen and Irrigation Initiative research and extension program seeks feedback from California avocado growers to evaluate the effectiveness of extension services provided by the University of California. Learn more.
San Diego CAPCA Hosting Tree and Vine Seminar
The San Diego chapter of CAPCA is hosting a Tree and Vine Seminar on August 22 from 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Drought Relief Funds Available Through VCRD CUSP Grant
The Ventura County Resource Conservation District is offering direct financial support, through the California Department of Food and Agriculture, for growers in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties who have experienced losses due to drought since 2021.
