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. 

December, 2024

CDFA Produce Safety Portal Training Workshops

­­­­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.

04 Dec
9:00am - 12:00pm
County of Monterey Agricultural Commissioner’s Office, 1428 Abbott St
Salinas , CA

November, 2024

CDFA Produce Safety Portal Training Workshops

­­­­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.

19 Nov
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual Workshop via Zoom

Pine Tree Ranch Grower Field Day — Winter Prep and Crop Estimation

The Commission is hosting a grower field day concerning winter grove preparation and crop estimation at the Pine Tree Ranch. 

06 Nov
9:00am
Pine Tree Ranch, 19455 E Telegraph Rd
Santa Paula , CA

October, 2024

Avocado Irrigation Workshop

The University of California Cooperative Extension’s Agriculture and Natural Resources department is hosting an Avocado Irrigation Workshop in Escondido.

16 Oct
2:00pm - 5:00pm
UC Cooperative Extension Ventura County (California Room), 669 County Square Drive
Ventura , CA

September, 2024

Unlock the Secrets to Healthy Avocados: Learn About Avocado Sunblotch Viroid

This seminar will be hosted by the California Avocado Commission and the University of California -Riverside. 

The following presentations will take place:

13 Sep
9:00am - 12:00pm
Farm Bureau, 420 South Broadway
Escondido , CA

Ag Experts Talk: Avocado Pest Management in California

The University of California is hosting an Ag Experts Talk focused on avocado pest management in California. 

Dr. Ben Faber, University of California Cooperative Extension Advisor in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties will discuss the following:

04 Sep
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Webinar

Avocado Irrigation Workshop

The University of California Cooperative Extension’s Agriculture and Natural Resources department is hosting an Avocado Irrigation Workshop in Escondido.

03 Sep
1:00pm - 4:00pm
San Diego Farm Bureau, 420 South Broadway,
Escondido , CA

August, 2024

CAS Field Day: Planting Density/technique, Entomology, Pathology, New Rootstocks/Scions

On August 22, the California Avocado Society will host a comprehensive field day at Pine Tree Ranch from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

22 Aug
9:00am - 12:00pm
Pine Tree Ranch, 19455 E. Telegraph Road
Santa Paula , CA

Ag Supervisor Training Certificate Workshop (in Spanish)

The Spanish-language Ag Supervisor Training Certificate workshop will take place August 15.

15 Aug
7:30am - 5:00pm
Farm Bureau Conference Room, 420 South Broadway
Escondido , CA

Ag Employer Seminar

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, an Ag Employer Seminar will take place. The seminar includes the following sessions:

14 Aug
8:30am - 4:00pm
Farm Bureau Conference Room, 420 South Broadway
Escondido , CA