Below is a collection of upcoming seminars and training opportunities that may be of interest to California avocado growers.
Training News
Video Recording of Heat Mitigation Seminar Available
In June, the California Avocado Society hosted the “Heat Mitigation Around the World: Dealing with Hot Times in the Avocado Orchard” webinar. A video recording of this heat mitigation seminar is now available online.
New Webinar Focuses on Impact of Water Quality and Salinity on Avocado
On July 20, Avocado Café will host a webinar entitled, Water Quality and How Avocados Respond to Salinity Stress from 8:00 – 10:00 a.m., that will feature three speakers.
Dates Set for World Avocado Congress 2023
Every four years, members of the global avocado community gather at the World Avocado Congress to network with and learn from avocado experts from around the world. The 2023 World Avocado Congress will take place from April 1 – April 5, 2023 in Auckland City, New Zealand.
Spanish Language Farm Labor Supervisor Training Available
The UCCE-San Diego is offering a Farm/Agricultural Labor Supervisor Training session in Spanish on June 21 from 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Learn more.
Virtual Seminar to Address Avocado Irrigation
On June 2, Avocado Café will host a two-hour virtual seminar entitled, “Understanding Irrigation — How the Plant Responds and the Soil Beneath.” It is the first in a series of sessions that will cover California avocado grove irrigation principles.
USDA NRCS Services and Funding Programs Webinar
To help members of the agricultural industry learn more about the services and funding provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, the USDA NRCS is hosting a information session webinar.
