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.
Registration now open!
The Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) is teaming up with the University of California, Davis to host a biochar field day to highlight current research and showcase resources available to interested stakeholders.
Participants will have a chance to explore the in-field opportunities that biochar has to offer, and hear innovative research on the characteristics and impacts of biochar in agriculture. In the afternoon, a panel discussion and poster session will provide participants with the opportunity to network and ask questions about biochar production, application and products.
Please join us Wednesday, June 6, from 8:00 am-1:30 pm
Event registration is $15 and includes a hay-ride tour of Russell Ranch, in-field presentations, a panel discussion, lunch and a poster session.
*Approved CCA CEUs: 1.5 Nutrient Management, 0.5 Soils and Water Management
For questions please contact Brooke Elliott at (916) 900-5022 or email FREP@cdfa.ca.gov
Agenda
8:30 Registration
9:00 Update on Santa Barbara County Water Quality Challenges and Legislation
9:20 Best Management Practices (BMPs) in Raspberry Plasticulture Tunnel Post Rows
9:30 Effect of BMPs on Nitrogen
9:50 Effect of BMPS on Phosphorus, Runoff Turbidity, and Sediment Movement
10:10 Effect of BMPs on Weeds
10:20 BMP Costs
10:30 Polyacrylamide Demonstration, Questions, and Survey
11:00 End
Registration Link and MAP (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hoophouse-field-day-tickets-50613920599)
Project and Survey Link (http://www.vcrcd.org/specialty-crop-block-grant)
The California Irrigation Institute hosts an annual conference on California water issues, water use efficiency, water quality, and surface and groundwater management. The conference features leading water industry experts, government agency heads, water district managers, innovative farmers, and vendors with leading water saving products. The sessions aim to discuss research results and practical field experience.
| 7:00 | Registration |
| 7:30 | Continuing Education Requirements and License Renewal CAPCA Staff, CAPCA Ed |
| 7:45 | Results of Weed Steaming and Non-Synthetic Herbicide Trials
Cheryl Wilen, UC State IPM Program & UCCE |
| 8:30 | Mosquitoes in our Community
Marbella Camargo, San Bernardino County, Department of Public Health |
| 9:00 | Break |
| 9:15 | Too Much Water: Turf Drainage and Runoff
Bill Baker, William Bakers & Associates |
| 10:00 | Surface Water Regulations Update
Jahan Motakef, Department of Pesticide Regulations |
| 10:45 | Rust Diseases, their Identification and Control
Jerry Turney, Los Angeles County Department of Agricultural Commissioner |
| 11:45 | Lunch |
| 12:30 | Use of Mulch and Soil Amendments for Disease Suppression
Janet Hartin, UC Cooperative Extension, San Bernardino, Riverside & Los Angeles Counties |
| 1:15 | Biology and Management of Urban Coyotes
Jim Hartman, Los Angeles County Department of Agricultural Commissioner |
| 2:00 | Common Turf Diseases in Southern California and Their Control
Jim Baird, UC Riverside |
| 2:45 | Goldspotted Oak Borer Update
Kim Corella, Cal Fire |
| 3:30 | Meeting Ends – Thank you for attending |
Estimating yield is both important and difficult. Accurate projections of crop size are necessary for both logistical and financial planning. Growers will share their experience and wisdom when it comes to estimating a crop including their methods, tips and techniques. Different methods will be compared and discussed. We will also dip into the theory behind making estimates.
Confirmed Speakers:
Bart Haycraft, Vineyard Manager, Jackson Family Wines- Los Alamos
Craig Macmillan, Ph.D., Technical Program Manager, Vineyard Team
SIP Certified Standards:
The content of this workshop applies to SIP Certified® Standard 10.1.4
3.0 CCA CEUs applied for
Free for Members/$30 for Non-members
, American Farmland Trust, the organization behind the national movement No Farms No Food®, announces an agricultural water management workshop -in collaboration with Alba Organics and the Farmer Veteran Coalition- that will provide the opportunity to learn how to adopt best practices proven to be most efficient according to the region’s crop and water needs. This event is the first of a series of workshops under AFT’s Underserved Farmer Outreach Program to provide outreach and hands-on training to underserved farmers in California.
Best Practices in Ag Water Manager
Demonstration: Windfighter Sprinkler System Technology
When: Saturday, Sept. 14 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Please direct any further questions to ccarrasco@farmland.org
Workshop Registration: Call 831.758 1469 OR 530.756.1395
What?
The USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and the National Grape Research Alliance (NGRA) are
partnering to produce the NGRA-ARS Sensor Technology Workshop to be held this fall in Sacramento, CA.
Join wine and grape industry principals to hear from scientists about the sensors
that support grape-growing today (including the strengths and shortcomings of these offerings),
what’s in the research pipeline and what advances are on the horizon.
In this dynamic event, the scientists will gain valuable insight about sensor technologies, too,
from a panel of early-adopters, from industry attendees and from fellow researchers, as well.
Be a part of the exploration!
When and Where?
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Embassy Suites, 100 Capitol Mall, Sacramento, CA 95814
7:30 a.m. – Registration open, coffee service available
8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. – Speaker program
5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. – Reception
How Much?
$150 – NGRA Board members
$250 – Industry and academic guests
Ticketing fees apply
All tickets include lunch and reception.
Ticket sales end 24 hours in advance; no tickets will be sold onsite.
Tickets will be non-refundable
CEUs?
PCAs: 2 hours CEU credit (in “other” category) offered via the California Dept. of Pesticide Regulation
CCAs: 7.5 CEU credits offered in precision ag (3), soil & water management (2), crop management (1.5) and integrated pest management (1)
via Certified Crop Adviser
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!
We look forward to you joining us for The Almond Conference 2019 in Sacramento, December 10-12, 2019.
Find more information at www.almondconference.com