Below is a collection of upcoming seminars and training opportunities that may be of interest to California avocado growers.
Training
Feb 15, 2022
The Ventura County Resource Conservation District is offering a free Wildfire Virtual Speaker Series throughout 2022.
Feb 3, 2022
The California Small Farm Conference, which will be held from February 27 – March 3, will offer four days filled with more than 50 online workshops, forums and videos as well as one day with small, in-person regional sessions in communities across the state.
Feb 2, 2022
The UC Cooperative Extension is offering a free Organic Agriculture Seminar Series for Growers. The weekly series takes place on Tuesdays, through March 8, from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. via Zoom.
Dec 15, 2021
Members of the California avocado industry can complete free food safety training, as mandated by the U.S. Federal Department of Agriculture’s new Produce Safety rule, from the comfort of their own home or business.
Oct 24, 2021
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 up to $100,000 in grant funds for eligible agricultural management practices that sequester carbon, reduce greenhouse gases and improve soil health.
Oct 17, 2021
The California Certified Organic Farmers Foundation Organic Training Institute has a wide array of training videos available online for organic farmers.