Below is a collection of upcoming seminars and training opportunities that may be of interest to California avocado growers.
Training News
Avocado Café Hosting Virtual Pollination Information Session
To help California avocado growers learn more about how they can enhance pollination in their groves, the Avocado Café is hosting a virtual pollination session on Friday, March 29 at 8:00 a.m.
Laurel Wilt Spanish Language Course Available
The University of Florida Tropical Research and Education Center is offering an “International Technical Course Laurel Wilt of Avocado: Disease Biology, Diagnosis, Management and Economic Impact” course that will be delivered entirely in Spanish.
Free Wildfire Prevention Series
The Ventura County Resource Conservation District is offering a free Wildfire Virtual Speaker Series throughout 2022.
34th Annual California Small Farm Conference Offers Virtual and Small In-person Events
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.
Free Organic Agriculture Webinar Series Available
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.
Free Online Food Safety Training Sessions Available
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.
