| 12 future events |
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Date / Time / Contact |
Workshop/Event Details |
March 12, 2010
8:45 - 12:15
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Lygus bug control in strawberries: An Organic Pest Management Workshop
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Location:
ALBA Rural Development Center (RDC) 1700 Old Stage Road, Salinas |
In English AND SPANISH
Agenda includes classroom presentations by Sean Swezey and
Diego Nieto of UC Santa Cruz on "Use and management of
alfalfa trap crops" and "Identification and description of
beneficial insects" followed by field demonstrations of trap crop
evaluations, insect scouting techniques, insect identification, and
a demo of a tractor-mounted vacuum in trap-cropped
strawberries.
Continuing Education Credits: we are authorized to provide 3
hours of DPR “Other” credit hours. We have requested 3 hours of
Water Quality Credit from the Regional Water Quality Control
Board. This workshop will be presented in English with
limited Spanish interpretation as needed.
Cost: Free!!! Free burritos for lunch!
Education credits: Ag Waiver, DPR, other 3 applied for
AGENDA spanish Agenda |
| Contact: Chris Goodson, (831)227-5404, goodsonwq@yahoo.com |
March 19, 2010
10:00 - 1:30
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The Importance of Agricultural Exports in our State Economy
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Location:
Cathay House 213 Monterey Street, Salinas |
The Monterey Bay International Trade Association (MBITA)
(www.mbita.org) and the Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce
(www.salinaschamber.com) will host a luncheon seminar on ‘The
Importance of Agricultural Exports in our State Economy.' The
‘keynote’ speaker will be Assembly Member William Monning.
Seminar Speakers (10:00 - 11:45 am):
"Exporting Specialty Crops and the CITD" Candy Hansen-Gage,
Director, Fresno Center for Int'l Trade Development
"Global Profile of California Ag Trade" Robert Tse, Deputy
Secretary of Trade Development, California Department of Food
and Agriculture (CDFA)
Luncheon Speakers (12:00 - 1:30 pm):
"Navigating Asia-Pacific and European Policy Changes in Food
and Ag Trade" Paul V. Oliva, Founder and Principal, OlivaGlobal
Communications
KEYNOTE SPEECH
"California's Economic Revival Is Dependent on International
Trade Expansion and Promotion" William W. Monning,
Assemblymember Field Representative, 27th District
Further details and registration for this special
seminar/luncheon can be found at
website
Limited seating. Registration required.
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| Contact: MBITA office at 831-335-4780 or email cristina@mbita.org |
March 23, 2010, March 25, 2010
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Farm Water Toolbox: Know your Risks, Plan for the Future
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Location:
Various, see description |
Join the California Ag Water Stewardship Initiative for regional
forums for the Southern Sacramento Valley and Northern San
Joaquin Valley Farm Communities
-State Water Policy: Implications for Sacramento Valley Growers
-Water Supply Outlook and the CA Water Plan, Emerging
Water Legislation -Regional Issues: Groundwater, Irrigated
Lands, Regulation -Beyond Irrigation Tech: Soil and Crop
Management for Water Efficiency -Drought Proofing,
Cover Crops, Mulch, Minimum Tillage -Irrigation
Management and Technology -Water Management Tour
-Funding and Support Resources for Water Management
Innovation
Location: March 23: Winters Community Center, 201
Railroad Ave, Winters, CA
March 25: UCCE Classroom, 2145 Wardrobe Avenue, Merced, CA
Cost: $20 includes lunch
Register by phone to 831-763-2111, or online at
website
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| Contact: 831-763-2111 |
March 23, 2010
8:00 - 11:30
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Pesticide Handler Safety Training - King City
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Location:
San Lorenzo Park, Depot Meeting Room 1160 Broadway, King City
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In English AND SPANISH
Instruction in Spanish: 8:00-9:30am
Instruction in English: 10:00-11:30am
Trainer:Albert Saldivar, Safety Security Regulatory & Environmental
Technician, Wilbur-Ellis Company
Continuing Education: 1.5 hours DPR/CCA/Ag waiver applied for
Coffee and refreshments provided Partnering
organizations: Wilbur-Ellis, Monterey County Farm Bureau
Cost: FREE!
Education credits: Ag Waiver, DPR, Crop Advisor applied for
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| Contact: Central Coast Vineyard Team 805-369-2288 x5 kate@vineyardteam.org |
March 24, 2010
5:30
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A special evening honoring Mr. Paul Wenger, President of the California Farm Bureau Federation
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Location:
Don Chapin Company 560 Crazy Horse Canyon Rd. Prunedale |
Please join the Central Coast Young Farmers & Ranchers
for a special evening honoring Mr. Paul Wenger
President of the California Farm Bureau Federation Wednesday,
March 24th 2010 5:30PM Social
6:00PM Dinner & Presentation
$25 contribution to Farm PAC*
Dinner and refreshments will be provided on behalf of the
Central Coast Young Farmers & Ranchers. Farm PAC raises funds
to support candidates of any party affiliation who are committed
to working for the best interests of California Agriculture.
*Contributions or gifts to Farm PAC are not tax-deductable
Please RSVP by March 23rd to: aeengland@hotmail.com or (831)
751-3100
FLYER |
| Contact: aeengland@hotmail.com or (831) 751-3100 |
March 26, 2010
2:00 - 4:30
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Pesticide Handler Safety Training - Santa Maria
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Location:
Maramonte Park & Center 620 East Sunrise Drive |
In English AND SPANISH
Stay up-to-date on safety issues and on-farm precautions, plus
receive the annual training required for all pesticide handlers and
workers. Both trainings are FREE for CCVT members and other
sponsoring organizations. A $20 fee will
apply to non-members.
Spanish only 2:00 - 4:30PM
2 DPR and Ag Waiver hours applied for
Education credits: Ag Waiver, DPR 2 applied for
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| Contact: Central Coast Vineyard Team 805-369-2288 |
April 06, 2010, April 07, 2010, April 08, 2010
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California Avocado Commission GROWER SEMINARS
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Location:
various, see description |
Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., Cooperative
Extension County Office / Auditorium 2156 Sierra Way, San Luis
Obispo
Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.,
Cooperative Extension County Office / Conference Room 669
County Square Dr., Ventura
Thursday, April 8, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., South Coast
Winery Resort 34843 Rancho California Rd., Temecula
TOPIC: Updates on Pests and Pesticides – Dr. Joe Morse, UCR
Entomology Department will present information on new
pesticides. Dr. Akif Eskalen, with the UCR Department of Plant
Pathology, will discuss updates on the Laurel Wilt Disease that
poses a serious threat to the industry. A panel comprised of Drs.
Morse and Eskalen, and local Pest Control Advisors will answer
questions presented.
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| Contact: April Aymami at aaymami@avocado.org, (949) 341-1955 |
April 16, 2010
6:30 - 8:30
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Introduction to Permaculture Evening Presentation
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Location:
Santa Cruz Waldorf School, Santa Cruz |
Hosted by The Regenerative Design Institute and The Permaculture
Institute of Northern California. Join Lydia Neilsen for this 2-hour
exploration into the world of permaculture - a way of designing
land, community and your life based on the observation and
systems of nature. The evening will also focus on the permaculture
movement in Santa Cruz.
Suggested Donation: $10, no registration required
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| Contact: The Regenerative Design Institute 415-868 9681 |
April 16, 2010, April 17, 2010, April 18, 2010
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Earth Day Food & Wine Festival Weekend
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Location:
Various, see description |
The Earth Day Food & Wine Festival is a weekend celebration of
award-winning food and wine grown on California’s scenic
Central Coast. Enjoy the feature event on Saturday, April 17 and
join us for barrel tastings, cooking demonstrations, live music,
and vineyard tours throughout the weekend.
Organized by the Central Coast Vineyard Team, a local non-
profit dedicated to sustainable winegrowing since 1994, the
event's proceeds support research, education, and farmworker
outreach.
For detailed schedule and to purchase tickets, visit
website or contact Kyle
Wommack at 805.369.2288 or kyle@vineyardteam.org.
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| Contact: Kyle Wommack 805.369.2288 or kyle@vineyardteam.org |
April 17, 2010- April 18, 2010
9:00 - 5:30
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2-day Introduction to Permaculture
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Location:
Santa Cruz Waldorf School, Santa Cruz |
Hosted by the Regenerative Design Institute. Join us for the first
two days of the Four Seasons Permaculture Design Certificaiton
course for an in-depth overview of Permaculture: the
permaculture ethics, principles and basic concepts of this
solution-based design science.
Instructors: Lydia Neilsen, Dave Shaw, Ken Foster and special
guests including Penny Livingston-Stark
Those interested in the complete 11 month Permaculture Design
Certification program offered in Santa Cruz from April 2010 -
March 2011 should visit the RDI website for more information
website Fee: $175. Register on-line at
http://www.regenerativedesign.org/civicrm/event/info?
reset=1&id=138
Registration closes April 2.
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| Contact: The Regenerative Design Institute 415-868 9681 |
May 19, 2010- May 22, 2010
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SERCAL's 17th Annual Conference
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Location:
Mountainside Conference Center, Mammoth Mountain |
SERCAL is a non-profit membership based organization
dedicated to the purpose of bringing about the recovery of
damaged California ecosystems. To this end, the organization's
activities are focused on the presentation of conferences,
symposia, workshops, field trips and other educational activities
dealing with the many different aspects involved in restoration
of California native habitats.
The 2010 conference will be held at John Muir's beloved "Range
of Light," the east side of the Sierra Nevada, at the Mountainside
Conference Center, Mammoth Lakes. One focus of the
conference will be the work of the Mono Lake Committee with
the LA Dept. of Water and Power, a compelling and encouraging
story of finding common solutions.
Conference website: website
Call for abstracts (DUE Feb. 1, 2010):
http://www.sercal.org/Conference2010/2010_cf_abstracts.pdf
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| Contact: www.sercal.org |
June 15, 2010- June 17, 2010
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"Toward Sustainable Groundwater in Agriculture" International Groundwater Conference
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Location:
Hyatt Regency at the San Francisco Airport in Burlingame, CA |
"Toward Sustainable Groundwater in Agriculture: An
International Conference Linking Science and Policy" is being
organized by the Water Education Foundation and the University
of California, Davis Additional groundwater workshops will be
held June 14 and an agricultural water tour will be held June 18.
The June 15-17, 2010 conference will provide scientists,
policymakers, agricultural and environmental stakeholders, local,
state and federal governmental officials, and consultants with
the latest scientific, management, legal and policy advances for
sustaining our groundwater resources in agricultural regions
around the world.
Visit www.ag-groundwater.org for more details about the
conference.
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| Contact: Water Education Foundation 916-444-6240 |