Below is a collection of upcoming seminars and training opportunities that may be of interest to California avocado growers.
Training News
Fire Recovery Strategies for Ventura Growers Impacted by the Mountain Fire
As of Sunday night, the Mountain Fire has consumed nearly 20,600 acres in Ventura County with approximately 36% of the blaze contained as of this writing. For California avocado growers impacted by this wildfire, we would like to remind you the Commission's grower website has several wildfire cultural management articles available.
Produce Safety Portal Training Workshops Available
The California Department of Food and Agriculture Produce Safety Program is hosting a series of virtual and in-person PSP Portal Training Workshops in November and December. The in-person sessions will take place across the State of California between November 18 – December 17. The virtual workshop will be held November 19.
Upcoming Avocado Pests Webinar
The University of California is hosting an Ag Experts Talk focused on avocado pest management in California. The online session will take place September 4 from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Avocado Sunblotch Viroid Seminar to be Held in September
On September 13, a seminar entitled “Unlock the Secrets to Healthy Avocados: Learn About Avocado Sunblotch Viroid” will be hosted by the California Avocado Commission and the University of California -Riverside.
Upcoming Ventura County Agri-Tech Fair in September
On September 10, the Farm Bureau of Ventura County will host the Agri-Tech Fair. The day-long event will take place at the Oxnard Courtyard Marriott located at 600 Esplanade Drive in Oxnard, CA from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Ag Employer Seminar and Spanish-language Ag Supervisor Certificate Training Workshop Available
The University of California Cooperative Extension of San Diego County offers a Farm Labor Management Training Program designed to help agricultural employers better understand and mitigate labor related risks. As part of this program, two ag labor management seminars are being hosted in August.
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