This is an archive of seminars covering a variety of topics — including issues related to the agricultural industry and, more specifically, the California avocado industry. 

August, 2023

Healthy Soil Summit

AcresUSA is hosting its Annual Healthy Soil Summit in Seaside, CA. The two-day event is designed to help growers improve their soil health management systems by providing two days of expert presentations, a trade show and an optional farm tour.

23 Aug
1:30pm - 7:00pm
Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside, 1441 Canyon Del Rey
Seaside , CA

San Diego CAPCA 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. 

Topics of interest to California avocado growers include:

22 Aug
8:00am - 2:30pm
Temecula City Hall Conference Center, 41000 Main Street
Temecula , CA

Avocado Irrigation Workshop - Escondido

The University of California Cooperative Extension Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources is hosting an Avocado Irrigation Workshop in Escondido, CA. Learn more about the session and the topics that will be covered.

10 Aug
1:00pm - 3:30pm
420 S Broadway
Escondido , CA

CAS Avocado Workshop in the Field at Cal Poly

California avocado growers are invited to attend a free California Avocado Society workshop in the field at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Participants will rotate between stations at two field sites and learn from experts.

02 Aug
9:00am - 12:00pm
Cal Poly Crops Unit, Highland Drive
San Luis Obispo , CA

July, 2023

Climate Smart Agriculture Focus Group Interviews and Information Sessions

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 include focus group interviews of growers, who will be asked to discuss the current challenges they face, as well as an information session. UC Davis seeks to better understand grower experiences and needs as related to climate-smart agriculture programs and practices.

20 Jul
10:00am - 12:00pm
San Diego County Farm Bureau, 420 South Broadway, Suite 200
Escondido , CA

Avocado Irrigation Workshop - Oxnard

The University of California Cooperative Extension Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources is hosting an Avocado Irrigation Workshop in Oxnard, CA. Learn more about the session and the topics that will be covered.

18 Jul
1:00pm - 4:00pm
1701 Lombard St Ste 200
Oxnard , CA

June, 2023

BL 516 - Luna UCR Avocado Variety Seminar

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. 

20 Jun
9:00am - 10:40am
UC Cooperative Extension, 699 Country Square Drive, Suite 10
Ventura , CA

California Avocado Growers Meeting: Pollinizers, World Markets and Alternative Marketing

A California avocado growers meeting — covering a variety of topics — will be held in person or via Zoom on June 14. Learn more.

14 Jun
10:00am - 1:00pm
Escondido Farm Bureau, 420 South Broadway (virtual session also available)
Escondido , CA

Irrigation and Nutrient Management Field Tours

The Ventura County Resource Conservation District is hosting two Irrigation and Nutrient Management Field Tours on June 1 (3:00 – 6:00 p.m.) and June 2 (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) in Somis, California.

02 Jun
9:00am - 12:00pm
Somis , CA
01 Jun
3:00pm - 6:00pm
Somis , CA