This calendar is composed of outreach events related to agricultural management practices that align with FREP’s mission. To add an outreach event, contact us at frep@cdfa.ca.gov.
3 one-day workshops on the practice of conservation burning and biochar production, using a cleaner, open agricultural burn technique.
Replanting of vineyards and burning of old vine material is a common practice by growers. By replacing conventional open burn methods with the conservation burn it is possible to reduce emissions from agricultural burns in your community while also conserving a portion of the carbon contained in the vines.
Attendees will learn how to save the carbon, also known as biochar, which can be used as a soil amendment and for many other applications including water filtration and pollution remediation. The workshop features both hands-on and classroom training. The morning classroom session will focus on the conservation burn technique, followed by a live burning demonstration in the field. This course will include the scientific theory behind the burning process, safety and permitting considerations, pile construction, burn management, maximizing production of biochar, along with other on-farm methods of biochar production.
Speakers: Raymond Baltar, Sonoma Biochar Initiative
Dates & Locations
- April 3: Sea Smoke Vineyard: 50 Mail Rd. Lompoc, CA
- April 4: J. Lohr Vineyard: 6169 Airport Rd. Paso Robles, CA
- April 5: Ste. Phillipe Vineyard: 105 Los Coches Rd. Soledad, CA
Free for Members / $30.00 for Non-Members
4.0 CCA CEU credits approved for (3.0 Soil & Water Management; 1.0 Crop Management).
3 one-day workshops on the practice of conservation burning and biochar production, using a cleaner, open agricultural burn technique.
Replanting of vineyards and burning of old vine material is a common practice by growers. By replacing conventional open burn methods with the conservation burn it is possible to reduce emissions from agricultural burns in your community while also conserving a portion of the carbon contained in the vines.
Attendees will learn how to save the carbon, also known as biochar, which can be used as a soil amendment and for many other applications including water filtration and pollution remediation. The workshop features both hands-on and classroom training. The morning classroom session will focus on the conservation burn technique, followed by a live burning demonstration in the field. This course will include the scientific theory behind the burning process, safety and permitting considerations, pile construction, burn management, maximizing production of biochar, along with other on-farm methods of biochar production.
Speakers: Raymond Baltar, Sonoma Biochar Initiative
Dates & Locations
- April 3: Sea Smoke Vineyard: 50 Mail Rd. Lompoc, CA
- April 4: J. Lohr Vineyard: 6169 Airport Rd. Paso Robles, CA
- April 5: Ste. Phillipe Vineyard: 105 Los Coches Rd. Soledad, CA
Free for Members / $30.00 for Non-Members
4.0 CCA CEU credits approved for (3.0 Soil & Water Management; 1.0 Crop Management).
3 one-day workshops on the practice of conservation burning and biochar production, using a cleaner, open agricultural burn technique.
Replanting of vineyards and burning of old vine material is a common practice by growers. By replacing conventional open burn methods with the conservation burn it is possible to reduce emissions from agricultural burns in your community while also conserving a portion of the carbon contained in the vines.
Attendees will learn how to save the carbon, also known as biochar, which can be used as a soil amendment and for many other applications including water filtration and pollution remediation. The workshop features both hands-on and classroom training. The morning classroom session will focus on the conservation burn technique, followed by a live burning demonstration in the field. This course will include the scientific theory behind the burning process, safety and permitting considerations, pile construction, burn management, maximizing production of biochar, along with other on-farm methods of biochar production.
Speakers: Raymond Baltar, Sonoma Biochar Initiative
Dates & Locations
- April 3: Sea Smoke Vineyard: 50 Mail Rd. Lompoc, CA
- April 4: J. Lohr Vineyard: 6169 Airport Rd. Paso Robles, CA
- April 5: Ste. Phillipe Vineyard: 105 Los Coches Rd. Soledad, CA
Free for Members / $30.00 for Non-Members
4.0 CCA CEU credits approved for (3.0 Soil & Water Management; 1.0 Crop Management).
Save the date! More information coming soon. http://ceimperial.ucanr.edu/files/298717.pdf
- 7:30 AM – 8:00 AM Registration/Coffee
- 8:00 AM – 8:45 AM Monterey County Ag Commissioner Update -Henry Gonzales, Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner
- 8:45 AM – 9:30 AM Pest Management in Cannabis Production -Dr. Thomas Quick, Growmore
- 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM Weed Control Practices in Organic Vegetable Production -Richard Smith, UCCE Monterey County
- 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM BREAK
- 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM Exhibitor Booth Demonstrations
- 10:45 AM – 11:30 AM Soil Health in Organic Production -Tim Stemwedel, California Organic Fertilizers
- 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM Humics in Organic Production -Peter Aleman, BioGro
- 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM LUNCH
- 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM Foliar Application Methods -Andrew Pederson, Brandt
- 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM Sulfur Use in Organic Agriculture -Wesley Haun, Tiger-Sul
- 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Grower Panel
Save by purchasing your tickets in advance! Prices increase to $50 at the door.
DPR Credits:
1 hour laws and regs
3 hours other
CCA Approved CEUs:
Nutrient Management: 1.5
Soil & Water Management: 0.5
Integrated Pest Management: 0.5
Crop Management: 1.5
Professional Development: 0.5
Manure Management: 0
Sustainability: 1.5
Precision Ag: 0
Tulare International Agri-Center Heritage Room
4500 South Laspina Street, Tulare
11:00 am until 1:00 pm, Lunch will be Served
*PCA & CCA hours available*
Agenda
- “Epidemiology and Management of Almond Hull Rot”
- Dr. James Adaskaveg, Professor and Plant Pathologist, UC Riverside
- “Plant Stress & Fertility Needs at Hull Split & Postharvest”
- Jared Sannar, PCA, CCA Redox Agronomist
- “Update on Ganoderma Butt Rot”
- Bob Johnson, UC Davis Plant Pathology PhD Candidate
- “Mitigating Disease Pressure with Nutrition”
- Jim White, PCA, CCA Soil Basics Agronomist
For over 25 years, FREP has presented its pioneering fertilizer research at annual conferences. Since 2007, FREP has collaborated with the Western Plant Health Association (WPHA) to create a conference that balances technical research with discussion on practical application. Presenters from academia, industry, and agricultural consulting provide general and technical information, current research and data, and practical applications addressing statewide and regional nutrient management issues.
October 28
1:00-4:00 PM – Central Valley Farm Tour
October 29
9:00 AM-4:45 PM – Presentations, including a panel discussion and breakout sessions
4:45-6:00 PM – Poster Session (We are currently accepting submissions. See the Poster_Guidelines.)
October 30
8:15 AM-12:00 PM – Presentations
See the full 2019 Conference Agenda.
Reserve conference-rate hotel rooms at http://doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/groups/personalized/F/FATCCDT-WPH-20191028/index.jhtml
The Center for Irrigation Technology will host its annual, Innovations in Ag Irrigation Technology Demonstration and Showcase on November 15, 2019! This event brings together the latest in irrigation and water management technologies, highlighted by exhibitor displays in the WET Center as well as a tour of the University Farm Laboratory. Exhibitors will have the chance to showcase their innovative irrigation products and speak directly to the attendees. Exhibits, presentations, and exclusive sponsorship opportunities are available to interested companies!
Exhibitors $400
Table top display in WET Lab
Promotion of company name
and logo on program documents
Website and social media publicity
Distribution of company literature
Exclusive Sponsorships:
Lunch Sponsorship – Exclusive
Water Bottle Sponsorship – Exclusive
Bus Sponsorship
Registration Sponsorship
Contact Courtney Meinhold at 559.278.5855 for information regarding the exclusive sponsorships or if you have any questions!
What is the Alfalfa Symposium?
The Western Alfalfa & Forage Symposium is a comprehensive program on the many issues facing alfalfa and forage crops. Forages represent a major component of western farming and impact many other enterprises such as dairy farming, beef production, sheep, goats, as well as honey, agricultural industries and environmental issues. This symposium covers topics ranging from economics and markets, regulatory trends, industry issues, pest management, forage quality, irrigation, genetics to impacts and the environment. The symposium is a “must” for anyone interested in these important crops.
Organizational Process
The 2019 Western Alfalfa & Forage Symposium is organized by University Cooperative Extension Services of Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming, in cooperation with grower members of the California Alfalfa & Forage Association. The symposium is currently in its 49th year, and is hosted by the California Alfalfa & Forage Association, representing thousands of California forage growers.
Who Should Attend?
Farmers, Pest Control Advisors, Certified Crop Advisors, industry members, agency representatives, Cooperative Extension personnel, and anyone who wishes to be informed about important issues related to alfalfa and forages.
485 Business Park Way
Imperial, CA 92251
Registration begins at 7:00 am. You can also register via email at aiestrada@ucanr.edu.
More information and CEUs to come.