Jan 29, 2025 - Jan 30, 2025 8:00am to 2:00pm SAFE Credit Union Convention Center 1401 K St, Sacramento, CA 95814 Since the American Society for Enology and Viticulture (ASEV) and the California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) joined forces to create the Unified Wine & Grape Symposium in 1995, it has become the largest […]
January 29 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EST FREE Cover cropping systems hold significant promise for enhancing the sustainability of perennial vegetable production. This project explored the use of diverse cover crop species, including sorghum, clovers, buckwheat, and other species, as part of an intercropping and high-residue system in strawberry and artichoke production. The study aimed to […]
Join this workshop for small scale farmers to learn how to transition to a certified organic operation. The free workshop will be followed by a free lunch. Register to hold your spot! Hear from certified organic farmers, including Ge Moua of Moua Farm. Presentations will include: What farm practices must change for vegetable […]
Date: Thursday & Friday, February 6 & 7, 2025 Location: Hopland Research and Extension Center, 4070 University Rd, Hopland, CA 95449 Cost: $100-$350 Join us in celebration of the latest science on grassland ecosystems in California, with opportunities for dialog and collaboration among symposium participants. On the Agenda: Keynote Speakers Technical Talks Lightning Talks Poster Session/Social Hour […]
The Future of Winegrowing is Regenerative! ** EARLY BIRD TICKETS ON SALE NOW UNTIL JANUARY 31 at 20% OFF at $440.00 ** Full-price registration for the two-day workshop is $550.00 and includes 4 meals: lunch and dinner on the first day and breakfast and lunch on the second day. *Save $110 by registering now with the […]
Welcome to the 37th annual California Small Farm Conference, a week-long event featuring over 40 online workshops as well as a dozen in-person gatherings around the state. Whether you’re a beginning farmer or a seasoned grower, a local food advocate or a farmers market manager, you’ll find something here for you. This year’s theme, “Rooted […]
Hybrid: In person & Online Event Zoom Link: https://arizona.zoom.us/j/82028091628 Real-world success stories showcasing water savings, improved irrigation efficiency, and economic benefits for growers. Insights into calibration techniques and best practices for sensor maintenance to maximize accuracy and reliability. Networking opportunities with farmers, researchers, and irrigation professionals to foster innovation and collaboration. Enjoy a delicious […]
Participate in this free webinar to learn about the California Sustainable Winegrowing Program (SWP), how to complete a Self-Assessment using the online portal, and the steps required to become Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing (CCSW). Other helpful tools and resources will also be covered. February 25, 2025 | 10:00 am – 11:00 am | Register here.
Please join us for a weekly lunchtime seminar series. Each week we’ll be joined by a guest speaker for a 30-minute presentation followed by questions from the listeners and more general discussion. These seminars will be held online via Zoom. The Zoom link will be the same each week. This year we have 10 talks […]
Cost: $0 - $120 Organic Seed Alliance (OSA), along with partner Oregon State University’s Center for Resilient Agriculture & Food Systems, will hold the 12th Organic Seed Growers Conference in Corvallis, Oregon, from February 26 – March 1, 2025. The conference is the largest event focused solely on organic seed in North America, bringing together […]
February 26 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EST FREE Join us for the last session of the “Organic Markets for Vegetable Farmers” series. This upcoming advisor call is designed as a follow-up to the last two previous webinars on Markets ROI and Buyer Perspectives on Organic Vegetable Markets. This is a great opportunity for those who missed […]
About the Webinar Spotted-wing Drosophila organic pest management research team members will discuss the impact of current organic management practices on parasitoid populations. The webinar will focus on the release of parasitoids, the impact of entomophilic nematodes, and the non-target effects of pesticides on parasitoids attacking Spotted-wing Drosophila. Presenters Philip Fanning, University of Maine Cesar Rodriguez-Saona, […]
About the Webinar This webinar will provide basic information on emerging soilborne pest and pathogen issues affecting specialty crop high tunnel production systems in Pennsylvania and the use of Anaerobic Soil Disinfestation (ASD) as a sustainable management strategy to help with mitigation. Attendees will learn about i) key emerging soilborne pests and pathogens affecting high […]
February 27, 2025, 2:30 pm EST / 11:30 am PST Speaker: Dr. Kent Bradford, Professor Emeritus, University of California, Davis Three key attributes of seed quality are germination percentage, speed and uniformity. Each of these is related to the behavior of individual seeds under the conditions in which they are hydrated. The germination characteristics of […]