Seminars

Below is a collection of upcoming seminars that cover a variety of topics pertainining to the California avocado industry and the agricultural industry at large.

Upcoming Seminars

March, 2026

Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training

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

Two-day webinar

24Mar

Two-day webinar

31Mar

Two-day webinar

Good Agricultural Practices Fieldworker — Train the Trainer

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

SPANISH LANGUAGE SESSION — Cuesta College, CA-1

San Luis Obispo, CA

11Mar

ENGLISH LANGUAGE SESSION Cuesta College, CA-1

San Luis Obispo, CA

Supplemental Disaster Relief Program Stage 2 Webinar

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has opened applications for Stage 2 of the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program for producers who suffered crop, tree, bush or vine losses due to natural disasters that took place in 2023-24.

10Mar

Online webinar

Transition to Organic Webinar Series

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.

11Mar

Webinar: Organic Weed Management

18Mar

Webinar: Preparing for Organic Inspection

CAS Seminar: Exploring Avocado Growing in the Central Valley

The California Avocado Society is hosting a “Exploring Avocado Growing in the Central Valley” seminar.

Featured speakers include:

12Mar

Lindcove Research and Extension Center, 22963 Carson Avenue

Exeter, CA

April, 2026

Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training