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Community Workshops |
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| January 12, Friday 10:00 am |
Notice Of Public Hearing To Consider the Implementation Of the Proposed California Leafy Green Products Handler Marketing Agreement |
| Location: Monterey County Fairgrounds 2004 Fairgrounds Road Monterey, California |
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is calling a public hearing to consider the implementation of the California Leafy Green Products Handler Marketing Agreement, a proposed state marketing agreement to be established pursuant to the provisions of the California Marketing Act (Chapter 1 of Part 2, Division 21 of the Food and Agricultural Code). The hearing was requested by representatives of the California agricultural industry. |
Leafy Greens Product Handler Agreement (124K) Public Hearing Notice (153K) |
Details regarding procedures during the meeting and an overview of the proposed programs are included in the meeting announcement. |
| January 16, Tuesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am |
vineyard PPS Workshop Monterey County |
| Location: Hahn Estates 37700 Foothill Rd. Soledad CA |
In order to comply with the Conditional Ag Water Discharge Waiver, all vineyard owners and/or managers on the Central Coast, Region 9, must have a Farm Plan for their vineyard(s). If you have already completed a PPS, you are welcome to attend & update your evaluation for the 2006 growing season. For growers who do not have the required farm plan . . . CCVT can help. |
Contact: Please RSVP Gaylene Ewing @ 805.369.2288 or gaylene@vineyardteam.org
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Coffee & donuts will be provided. 2 PCA/PA hours approved 2 Ag Waiver hours applied for |
| January 17, Wednesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am |
vineyard PPS Workshop Santa Barbara County |
| Location: Clos Pepe Vineyard 4777 E. Highway 246 Lompoc, CA |
In order to comply with the Conditional Ag Water Discharge Waiver, all vineyard owners and/or managers on the Central Coast, Region 9, must have a Farm Plan for their vineyard(s). If you have already completed a PPS, you are welcome to attend & update your evaluation for the 2006 growing season. For growers who do not have the required farm plan . . . CCVT can help. |
| Contact: Please RSVP Gaylene Ewing @ 805.369.2288 or gaylene@vineyardteam.org | Coffee & donuts will be provided. 2 PCA/PA hours approved 2 Ag Waiver hours applied for |
| January 18, Thursday 9:00 am - 11:00 am |
vineyard PPS Workshop San Luis obispo County |
| Location: J. Lohr Vineyards 6169 Airport Rd. Paso Robles, CA |
In order to comply with the Conditional Ag Water Discharge Waiver, all vineyard owners and/or managers on the Central Coast, Region 9, must have a Farm Plan for their vineyard(s). If you have already completed a PPS, you are welcome to attend & update your evaluation for the 2006 growing season. For growers who do not have the required farm plan . . . CCVT can help. Also . . . NRCS Estrella Watershed Conservation Security Program (CSP) participants will be giving a testimony of their involvement at the San Luis Obispo County PPS Workshop. |
| Contact: Pleaes RSVP Gaylene Ewing @ 805.369.2288 or gaylene@vineyardteam.org | Coffee & donuts will be provided. 2 PCA/PA hours approved 2 Ag Waiver hours applied for |
| Janurary 18, Thursday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm |
Complete your Farm Plan Workshop - Elkhorn slough |
| Location: Elkhorn Slough Reserve Conference Room, 1700 Elkhorn Road, Watsonville, CA 95076 | Chris Goodson will help growers complete their Farm Water Quality Plans (FWQPs). This document is the final step in completing the requirements for the Ag. Waiver which is required for all irrigated, commercial growers by the Regional Water Quality Control Board. |
| Contact: Chris Goodson @ 831.227.5404 or goodsonwq@yahoo.com | Please RSVP |
| January 18, Thursday 9:00 am - 12:00 noon |
Whitefly Control Workshop in spanish |
Location: Prunedale Grange Map attached to flyer. |
Join us for a Spanish-language conversation among growers and UCCE farm advisors Mark Bolda and Hugh Smith regarding whitefly control in strawberries, plus ALBA updates on cooperative monitoring for water quality |
| Flyer (291K PDF) | Three hours Ag Waiver credit approved - Two hours DPR/PA credits requested |
| January 18, Thursday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Coastal Agricultural Protection Workshop Series: |
| Location: Santa Cruz Public Library Central Branch Meeting Rm. 224 Church St. Santa Cruz CA |
Farmland protection is one of the most challenging land use issues facing California’s rural coastal communities. Keeping coastal farmlands in agricultural production is increasingly difficult in the face of rising land costs, population growth, foreign competition, and environmental regulation, among other factors. The goal of the Coastal Agricultural Protection Workshop Series is to provide a forum where state and local government land use planners, farmland protection organizations, and farmers may work together to help preserve coastal farming in California. |
Contact: Reggie Knox @ 831.761.8507 Please RSVP |
A panel discussion will include representatives of the Coastal Commission, CA FarmLink and local farmers with easement experience. A question and answer period and group discussion will follow. We will also discuss potential topics, format, and scheduling for future workshops. Please join us in exploring this important issue! |
| Flyer (351K PDF) | A collaboration between the California Coastal Commission and California FarmLink. |
January 25, Thursday |
Environmental Issues on the Farm: An Overview of Problems and Solutions for Production Agriculture |
| Location: Da Vinci Building, 1632 Da Vinci Ct. Davis, CA |
This course provides an overview of environmental requirements that apply to agricultural operations and examines regulatory trends that may impact farms and ranches. Course presentations will discuss the challenges posed by environmental regulations and will provide practical tips for complying with environmental requirements. |
Contact: Website Fee: $275.00 |
Topics include: water quality and discharge waivers; land application of process water; air quality and diesel emissions; habitat, steam channel and wetlands protection; endangered species. |
| January 30, Tuesday 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
Cut the Crap: For Ranchers |
| Location: Far Western Tavern 899 Guadalupe St. Guadalupe, CA |
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Contact: Kay Mercer @ 805.928.6301 RSVP Required! Agenda (120K PDF) |
$10 Fee with dinner provided after meeting 3 Hours of RWQCB continuing education credits have been requested. |
| January 31, Wednesday 8:00 am - 11:00 am |
Cut the Crap: For Ranchers |
| Location: Morro Bay Comm. Center 1001 Kennedy Way Morro Bay, CA |
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Contact: Kay Mercer @ 805.928.6301 RSVP Required! Agenda (120K PDF) |
$10 Fee with dinner provided after meeting 3 Hours of RWQCB continuing education credits have been requested. |
| February 3 , Saturday 11:00 am - 1:00 pm |
beach cleanup |
| Location: Moran Lake Santa Cruz County |
The Cleaner Beaches Coalition invites you to help keep Santa Cruz County beaches and the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary clean all year long! Simply show up at 11 am. Trash bags, recycling bags, and latex gloves will be provided. |
Contact: Laura Kasa @ 831.462.5660 or lkasa@saveourshores.org |
The Cleaner Beaches Coalition member organizations are Save Our Shores, Surfrider Foundation, Pack Your Trash, and Ecology Action. MAP and Directions (243K PDF) |
| February 3, Saturday 9:30 am - 12:30 pm |
Elkhorn Slough Foundation Stewardship Broom Removal |
Location: Flagpole in the Visitor Center Parking Lot |
Help us bring the native plants back to Elkhorn Slough. We will be gathering seeds in the field, working in the greenhouse, planting native plants, and pulling weeds at the Elkhorn Slough Reserve (ESNERR) and on Elkhorn Slough Foundation (ESF) lands. |
Contact: Ken Collins @ kengaroo@elkhornslough.org or |
Wear layered work clothes including closed-toed shoes and bring long sleeves, water, lunch or snack, sunscreen, and gloves (if you have them). Be Sure To RSVP! |
| February 8, 2007 9:30 am - 11:30 am |
Irrigation Seminar: Drip vs. Sprinkler in Brussel Sprouts |
Location: Cascade Ranch
Please RSVP! |
This past year, a trial was conducted which compared 5 acres of drip irrigation with 5 acres of sprinkler irrigation in a production block of Brussels Sprouts as part of a regional grant which assisted growers with irrigation and nutrient management. This workshop will discuss the results of that trial |
Contact: Chris Goodson @ 831.227.5405 or goodsonwq@yahoo.com Tim Frahm @ 650.560.0232 or timfrahm@hotmail.com |
Ag Waiver credits applied for. Agenda (109K PDF) |
| February 11, Sunday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm |
ESNERR Stewardship Planting Day |
Location: Flagpole in the Visitor Center Parking Lot |
Help us bring the native plants back to Elkhorn Slough. We will be gathering seeds in the field, working in the greenhouse, planting native plants, and pulling weeds at the Elkhorn Slough Reserve (ESNERR) and on Elkhorn Slough Foundation (ESF) lands. |
Contact: Cammy Chabre @ cammy@elkhornslough.org or |
Wear layered work clothes including closed-toed shoes and bring long sleeves, water, lunch or snack, sunscreen, and gloves (if you have them). Be Sure To RSVP! |
| February 12, Monday 6:30 - 8:30 pm |
Elkhorn Slough Tidal Wetland Project (TWP): A community forum |
| Location: Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Conference Room Map & Directions |
There will be a presentation from 6:30-7:15 pm, after which the forum will be open for questions and comments.
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| Contact: Kimberly Merin @ 831.728.5939 x242 or kmerin@elkhornslough.org | Si Ud. no habla inglés y gusta de los servicios de una intérprete durante la reunión, favor de llamar (831) 728-5939, extensión 242. |
| February 13, Tuesday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
central coast Fruit Institute |
Location: Veterans Memorial Bld |
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| Contact: Bill Coates @ 831.637.5346 bwwcoates@ucdavis.edu | CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT APPLIED FOR with Department of Pesticide Regulation, Central Coast Regional Water Board and California Certified Crop Adviser Program. |
| Agenda (49K PDF) | |
| February 15, Thursday 8:30 am - 12:00 pm |
central coast walnut institute |
| Location: Veterans Memorial Bld 649 San Benito St, Hollister |
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| Contact: Bill Coates @ 831.637.5346 bwwcoates@ucdavis.edu | CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT APPLIED FOR with Department of Pesticide Regulation, Central Coast Regional Water Board and California Certified Crop Adviser Program. |
| Agenda (54K PDF) | |
| February 18 , Sunday 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
free hands-on Wormshop |
Location: |
Learn how worms can eat your food scraps and make beautiful vermicompost for your garden. The County of Santa Cruz makes it easy for you to learn how and get started. Attend a Wormshop, where Master Composters will teach you everything you need to know and help you set up your own worm bin.
A great way to compost for people living in small houses or apartments. |
| Contact: www.ecoact.org/ Events/index.htm |
OPTIONAL: If you wish, you may set up a worm bin to take home after the workshop ($20 materials fee for worms and bin or $10 for worms only). Call 831.427.3452 to reserve materials. |
| February 20, Tuesday 7:45 am - 3:00 pm |
2007 Irrigation/Nutrient Mgmt. Mtg & Cover Crop and Water Quality Field Day |
| Location: Richard W. Nutter Conference Room 1432 Abbott Street Salinas, CA 93901 | Irrigation and Nutrient Management Meeting followed by a field meeting on ways to improve water quality.
The second portion of the meeting will be held at: 1572 Old Stage Road, Salinas, CA 93908 |
| Contact: Michael Cahn 831.759.7377 mdcahn@ucdavis.edu Richard Smith 831.759.7357 rifsmith@ucdavis.edu |
Rain or Shine! Agenda (84K PDF) |
| February 20, Tuesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am |
Exploring Organic Methods 1: Fertility & Pest Control |
Location: Castoro Cellars |
An interactive workshop that is designed to help growers look at organic options for fertilizers and pest control. An in-depth look at biological control in vineyards and different ways to address fertilization will be included. 2 Ag Waiver & 2 PA/PCA hours applied for. |
| Contact: Pleaes RSVP by Feb. 17 Gaylene Ewing @ 805.369.2288 or gaylene@vineyardteam.org |
FREE for members Agenda (45K PDF) |
| February 22, Thursday 6:45 am - 12:05 pm |
2007 Annual Central Coast Strawberry Meeting spanish translation available |
| Location: Elks Lodge 121 Martinelli St. Watsonville, CA |
For details please view the meeting agenda. No pre-registration required, no fee, and continuing education hours will be awarded. |
| Contact: Front Office Reception @ 831.763.8040 | All meeting participants are invited to stay for lunch, which will be served following the last presentation. |
| Agenda (15K PDF) | |
| February 24, Saturday 9:30 am - 12:30 pm |
Elkhorn Slough Foundation Stewardship Broom Removal |
Location: Flagpole in the Visitor Center Parking Lot |
Help us bring the native plants back to Elkhorn Slough. We will be gathering seeds in the field, working in the greenhouse, planting native plants, and pulling weeds at the Elkhorn Slough Reserve (ESNERR) and on Elkhorn Slough Foundation (ESF) lands. |
Contact: Ken Collins @ kengaroo@elkhornslough.org or |
Wear layered work clothes including closed-toed shoes and bring long sleeves, water, lunch or snack, sunscreen, and gloves (if you have them). Be Sure To RSVP! |
| February 25, Sunday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm |
ESNERR Stewardship Planting Day |
Location: Flagpole in the Visitor Center Parking Lot |
Help us bring the native plants back to Elkhorn Slough. We will be gathering seeds in the field, working in the greenhouse, planting native plants, and pulling weeds at the Elkhorn Slough Reserve (ESNERR) and on Elkhorn Slough Foundation (ESF) lands. |
Contact: Cammy Chabre @ cammy@elkhornslough.org or |
Wear layered work clothes including closed-toed shoes and bring long sleeves, water, lunch or snack, sunscreen, and gloves (if you have them). Be Sure To RSVP! |
| February 28, Wednesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am |
Vineyard Nutrient Management |
Location: Templeton C.S.D. Board Room |
A classroom style workshop thar focuses on total vineyard nutrient management and how to monitor and control nutrients to yeild desireable vine traits. |
| Contact: Pleaes RSVP by Feb 26 Gaylene Ewing @ 805.369.2288 or gaylene@vineyardteam.org |
2 Ag Waiver & 2 PA/PCA hours applied for. Agenda (45K PDF) |
| March 1, Thursday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm |
8th annual monterey bay region Ag Expo/Seminar In Spanish |
| Location: Spreckels Veterans Memorial | The day will focus on many issues including:
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| Contact: U Win @ u.win@sbcglobal.net | Flyer (115K PDF) |
| March 7, Wednesday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm |
A Lecture on Red-Legged Frogs and Landscape Changes in the Pajaro Valley |
| Location: Fitz Wetlands Educational Resource Center located at the top of Pajaro Valley High School in Watsonville. | Once a very common frog of the Pajaro Valley and throughout California, the California Red-Legged frog is now considered an endangered species. Where have all of these frogs gone? Wildlife biologist Gary Kittleson will provide these answers and more in his talk, entitled, Red Legged Frogs and Landscape Changes in the Pajaro Valley. Gary will tell us about the known populations of frogs in the wetlands today, and will provide tips for identifying these slippery creatures by sight and sound. |
| Contact: Jonathan @ 831.728.4106 or www.fitzwerc.org | Though there have been no long term studies of Red-legged Frogs in the Pajaro Valley, Gary will take us on a tour of the landscape changes of the Pajaro Valley and how these have impacted amphibian populations over the last few decades. With over a decade of experience as a wildlife biologist in the Watsonville wetlands himself, Gary’s insights and slides are not to be missed! |
| March 9, Friday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm |
California Leafy Green Handler Advisory Board Meeting |
| Location: Sacramento Airport Host Hotel, 6945 Airport Boulevard Sacramento, CA 95837 |
This is an important meeting of the Board as the Board will continue to discuss management, a budget and assessment rate and programs. April 1, 2007 is the starting date for the first fiscal year for the Board, and a number of these issues will need to be decided by that date. |
| Agenda (218K PDF) | Meeting Notices Posted Here |
| March 13 , Tuesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am |
Exploring Organic Methods 2: weed control |
Location: |
An on-farm tailgate that is designed to help growers interested in transitioning their vineyard to organic deal with the issues of weed control. 2 Ag Waiver & 2 PA/PCA hours applied for. |
| Contact: Pleaes RSVP by March 9 Gaylene Ewing @ 805.369.2288 or gaylene@vineyardteam.org |
FREE for members
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| March 14 & 15, Wed & Thur | california red-legged frog workshop |
| Location: TBA | Norman Scott and Galen Rathbun will present a workshop on the biology and conservation of the California red legged frog (CRLF). The workshop will consist of a daytime classroom session on March 15 and an afternoon field session (with a choice of the field session on either the evening of March 14 or March 15). |
| Contact: Joseph Issel at jissel@sccrcd.org | Workshop Objectives: This is a great opportunity to gain an understanding of the biology of CRLF and also how this information can be applied to habitat management for this species. The information will be useful in conservation planning and in educational outreach to agricultural producers and others who are considering conservation projects to benefit CRLF. It will also provide you with foundational knowledge for monitoring projects where potential impacts to CRLF have been identified. Participants will receive training in species identification, field sampling techniques, and the habitat requirements of the CRLF. |
| Registration & Details (40K PDF) |
Cost includes light breakfast and lunch March 15, 2007: $50, if postmarked by March 1, 2007 $70, after March 1, 2007 |
| March 22, Thursday 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm |
Coordinated Permitting for Watershed Restoration |
| Location: Fitz Wetlands Educational Resource Center Located at the top of the hill at Pajaro Valley High School in Watsonville. Address: 500 Harkins Slough Road Watsonville, Ca |
An Informational Meeting to Introduce The Santa Cruz Countywide Partners in Restoration Permit Coordination Program: Assisting Landowners in Santa Cruz County through the Permitting Process for Environmentally Beneficial Projects |
| Contact: Jen Stern at the RCD office: (831) 464-2950 ext 24 or at jstern@sccrcd.org |
Agenda and Flyer (16K PDF) |
| March 23, Friday 10:00 am - 11:30 am |
Ag-Air Initiative PM10/Fugitive Dust Workshops |
| Location: UCCE 1432 Freedom Blvd Watsonville, CA |
These workshops will present a variety of Best Management Practices (BMPs) that can reduce the PM10 emissions that are part of the fugitive dust that can result from agricultural operations. It will also describe the impacts to agriculture, as well as the most effective BMPs to avoid those impacts and reach State air quality standards. |
Contact: Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control Board at 831.647.9411 Flyer (471K PDF) |
This workshop is focused on TIMBER, APPLES & BERRIES Hosted by: Tom Rider, H.A. Rider & Sons |
| March 27, Tuesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am |
Pesticide Handler Safety Training: Santa Barbara County in spanish |
Location: |
As you know, pesticide handler safety is extremely important – Start the year off right with valuable safety training for your employees! Staff from the Department of Agriculture will be speaking. Free |
| Contact: Pleaes RSVP by March 9 Gaylene Ewing @ 805.369.2288 or gaylene@vineyardteam.org |
2 Ag Waiver & 2 PA/PCA hours applied for.
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| March 28, Wednesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am |
Pesticide Handler Safety Training: Monterey County in spanish |
Location: |
As you know, pesticide handler safety is extremely important – Start the year off right with valuable safety training for your employees! Staff from the Department of Agriculture will be speaking. Free |
| Contact: Pleaes RSVP by March 9 Gaylene Ewing @ 805.369.2288 or gaylene@vineyardteam.org |
2 Ag Waiver & 2 PA/PCA hours applied for.
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| March 28, Wednesday 10:00 am -11:45 am |
Managing Storm Run-off in Strawberries |
| Location: Strawberry Field at 350 Jensen Road (end of Jensen Rd) Watsonville, CA |
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Contact: Mark Bolda 831.763.8040 Agenda (65K PDF) |
Approved for 1.5 Hours of Water Quality Credit for the Ag. Waiver |
| March 29, Thursday 9:00 am - 11:00 am |
Pesticide Handler Safety Training: SLO County in spanish |
Location: |
As you know, pesticide handler safety is extremely important – Start the year off right with valuable safety training for your employees! Staff from the Department of Agriculture will be speaking. Free |
| Contact: Pleaes RSVP by March 9 Gaylene Ewing @ 805.369.2288 or gaylene@vineyardteam.org |
2 Ag Waiver & 2 PA/PCA hours applied for.
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| March 30, Friday 10:00 am - 11:30 am |
Ag-Air Initiative PM10/Fugitive Dust Workshops |
| Location: Salinas Valley Fairgrounds 625 Division Street King City, CA |
These workshops will present a variety of Best Management Practices (BMPs) that can reduce the PM10 emissions that are part of the fugitive dust that can result from agricultural operations. It will also describe the impacts to agriculture, as well as the most effective BMPs to avoid those impacts and reach State air quality standards. |
Contact: Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control Board at 831.647.9411 Flyer (471K PDF) |
This workshop is focused on RANCHING & VINTNERS Hosted by: Scott Storm, Lockwood Vineyard |
| April 10, 11 & 12 9:00 am - 11:00 am |
Communicating Sustainability In The Tasting Room |
| Location: Lafond Winery & Vineyards Buellton; Chalone Vineyards, Soledad; & Firestone Vineyard, Paso Robles | This workshop, designed for hospitality staff, fucuses on communicating sustainable winegrowing practices to the consumer. Program will include communication tools and grower testimonies. |
| Contact: Pleaes RSVP by April 9 Gaylene Ewing @ 805.369.2288 or gaylene@vineyardteam.org |
CCVT Members: FREE Non-Members: $10/person |
| April 10, Tuesday 9:30 am - 3:30 pm |
ranching and riparian cooridors workshop |
| Location: Santa Maria Elks Lodge#1538 1309 N. Bradley Rd. Santa Maria, CA 93454 |
Come to this free workshop and hear local area ranchers and industry experts discuss and explore innovative livestock management techniques that maintain profitable operations while preserving the ecosystem services of the natural environment. Lunch will be provided. |
| RSVP REQUIRED! Contact: Call (805) 477-7164 Or email Joanne.Schellhase@ventura.org by April 4th |
Six Hours of RWQCB Continuing Education Credits Have Been Requested. Flyer (89K PDF) |
| April 11, Wednesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am |
tractor safety "train-the-trainer" workshop |
| NEW Location: Ag Conference Center 1432 Abbott St. Salinas, CA |
This class is recommended for supervisors and employers. |
Contact: RSVP to Monterey County Farm Bureau at 831.751.3100 Flyer (318K PDF) |
Materials will be in both English and Spanish. The training is open to the public and is free of charge. Space is limited so make your reservations early. |
| April 12, Thursday 9:00 am - 12:00 noon |
sustainable winegrowing Self-Assessment Workshop |
| Location: Castoro Cellars 1315 N. Bethel Road Tempelton, CA 93465 |
This workshop provides the opportunity to self-assess vineyard and/or winery operations using the Code of Sustainable Winegrowing Practices workbook. The workbook and lunch are provided free of charge. If you already have a workbook, please bring it to the workshop. |
| Contact: Lisa Francioni at 415/356-7545 or lisa@wineinstitute.org | Sustainable Winegrowing Workshop Calendar |
| April 13, 20 10:00 am - 11:30 am |
Ag-Air Initiative PM10/Fugitive Dust Workshops |
| Location: Hollister, Salinas | These workshops will present a variety of Best Management Practices (BMPs) that can reduce the PM10 emissions that are part of the fugitive dust that can result from agricultural operations. It will also describe the impacts to agriculture, as well as the most effective BMPs to avoid those impacts and reach State air quality standards. |
Contact: Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control Board at 831.647.9411 Flyer (471K PDF) |
This workshop is focused on ROW CROPS & RANCHING Hosted by: Richard Silva, San Benito County Farm Bureau |
| April 16, Monday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Row Crops and Rangeland: What do we really know? |
| Location: Ag Center Conference Room 1428 Abbott St. Salinas, CA |
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| Contact: April England @ the Monterey County Farm Bureau 831.751.3100 or mocofbapril@redshift.com | Please RSVP by April 13 Agenda (183K PDF) |
| April 18, Wednesday 9:00 am - 11:00am |
Exploring organic methods 3 |
| Location: J. Lohr Vineyards & Winery 6169 Airport Road Paso Robles, CA |
A classroom style workshop that is designed to present options for organic certification. Glenn Johnson, CCOF, and experienced growers will be addressing the organic certification process, federal law language, allowable materials, land use history issues, record keeping, labeling, and certification Q&A. |
Contact: Pleaes RSVP by April 16 |
Free for CCVT members |
| April 19, Thursday 8:15 am - 12:15 pm |
Complete your farm plan workshop |
| Location: UCCE Ag. Extension Center Conference Room 1432 Freedom Blvd Watsonville |
Meet with Chris Goodson to work on your Farm Water Quality Plans and other paper work required by the Regional Water Quality Control Board in SLO. |
| Contact: Chris Goodson @ 831.477.0404 or goodsonwq@yahoo.com | Please contact Chris to Register. |
| April 21, Saturday 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm |
Earth Day Food & Wine Festival |
Location: River Oaks Hot Springs & Spa Early Bird Rates until April 6! |
Featuring Sustainably Produced Food & Wine From Over 50 Chefs, Producers, and Wineries! CELEBRATE with earth friendly cuisine while SUPPORTING sustainable growers This unique event features sustainably produced food and wines, live music and dancing with Funk:30, along with exhibits highlighting products for sustainable communities. |
| Contact: CCVT Website | Proceeds from this event to benefit sustainable agriculture research, along with farmworker outreach. CCVT is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. |
| May 3, Thursday 8:00 am - 12:00 noon |
Irrigation seminar |
| Location: Lion's Club 12415 Murphy Ave. San Martin, CA |
PG&E Presents the Agricultural Pumping Efficiency Program |
Contact: Bob Siegfried at the SCVWD office at 408.265.2607 Agenda (168K PDF) |
3.0 Regional Board Water Quality Education hours applied for |
| May 3, Thursday 9:00 am - 12:00 noon |
CCVT Research Site Visit: Pesticide Mitigation & Mealybug Solutions |
| Location: Sunnybrook Vineyard 5595 Creston Road, Paso Robles |
Featured Speakers: Dr. Ramon Leon, Cal Poly Weed Science Professor Presenting on Vineyard Floor Management Tom Crosby, Pringle Tractor Sunflower Demonstration Dr. Ben Bergoa, Cal Poly Agricultural Engineering Department Speaking on Vineyard Pesticide Movement. Manuel Jimenez, Bayer Crop Science Technician Presenting Information on an Ant Bait Station, Vitis Monica Cooper, UC Berkeley Presenting on Mealybug Beneficials & New Ant Bait Station Material Metheprene Julian Malone, Central Coast Vineyard Team Rain Simulator Demonstration, Sediment & Pesticide Movement |
| Contact: Pleaes RSVP Gaylene Ewing @ 805.369.2288 or gaylene@vineyardteam.org |
FREE! Tri-Tip BBQ Lunch! 2 Ag Waiver & 2 Private Applicator/Pest Control Advisor CEU's |
| May 8 , Tuesday 8:15 am - 12:15 pm |
Complete your farm plan workshop |
| Location: UCCE Ag. Extension Center Conference Room 1432 Freedom Blvd Watsonville |
Meet with Chris Goodson to work on your Farm Water Quality Plans and other paper work required by the Regional Water Quality Control Board in SLO. |
| Contact: Chris Goodson @ 831.477.0404 or goodsonwq@yahoo.com | Please contact Chris to Register. |
| May 15, Tuesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am |
Vineyard Floor Management: From Cover Crop to Irrigation |
Location: Barham Vineyard
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Featured Speakers Bart Haycraft, Pest Control Advisor, Kendall-Jackson Wine Estates Introduction & discussion of vineyard practices (grower testimony) Jill Whitacre, Program Coordinator, Central Coast Vineyard Team Presentation of Prop 50 Cover Crop Suitability Trial Results. Project conducted at Barham Vineyard Mark Battany, Viticulture & Soil Advisor, SLO & SB Counties Presentation on irrigation management & a temperature monitoring project Laura Tourte, County Director & Farm Advisor, Santa Cruz County Presenting results of a five year study on Central Coast vineyard floor management practices. This research provides Central Coast vineyard growers with new information to assist in selecting floor management practices and cost strategies that sustain crop yield and quality, while using production techniques shown to assist in reducing negative impacts to water quality. |
| Contact: Pleaes RSVP Gaylene Ewing @ 805.369.2288 or gaylene@vineyardteam.org or online at CCVT WEB CALENDAR |
2 Ag Waiver & 2 Private Applicator/Pest Control Advisor CEU's |
| May 15, Tuesday 7:15 am - 11:15 am |
“HOT SPOTS” IN THE ELKHORN SLOUGH WATERSHED, THE AGRICULTURAL WAIVER, AND WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PRACTICES |
| Location: Elkhorn Slough Reserve Conference Room 1700 Elkhorn Road, Watsonville, CA 95076 | An Elkhorn Slough Watershed Working Group (WWG) Meeting for Growers
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| Contact:Chris Goodson 831.477.0404 or 831.227.5404 | FLYER (209K PDF) |
| May 17, Thursday 9:00 am - 11:00 am |
Vineyard Floor Management: From Cover Crop to Irrigation |
Location: Halter Ranch
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Featured Speakers Mark Battany, Viticulture & Soil Advisor, SLO & SB Counties Presentation on irrigation management & a temperature monitoring project Bob Bugg, Cover Crop & Restoration Ecology Specialist, Sustainable Ag Research & Education Program Robert L. Bugg is an entomologist in SAREP with expertise in restoration ecology, cover crops (to add organic matter and nitrogen to crops naturally), earthworms, restoring native plants to rural roadsides, biological control and helping growers develop integrated farming systems. |
| Contact: Pleaes RSVP Gaylene Ewing @ 805.369.2288 or gaylene@vineyardteam.org or online at CCVT WEB CALENDAR |
2 Ag Waiver & 2 Private Applicator/Pest Control Advisor CEU's |
May 23, Wednesday |
Don't get stuck in a rut |
| Location: Corralitos Grange Hall 165 Little Corral Way, Corralitos |
FREE Workshop for Private Road Residents
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| Contact: Angie Stuart @ 831.464.2950 x22 or astuart@sccrcd.org | Registration is Limited so Reserve Your Spot Today FLYER (990K PDF) |
| June 4, Monday 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
Pesticides and Surface Water Quality – Transport and Management for Vegetable Growers |
Location: Meet at Calpoly, Building 17-101
DIRECTIONS AND FLYER |
Agenda
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| RSVP to: Julie Fallon 805.788.2321 or jfallon@ucdavis.edu | Continuing Education Units 2.0 hours approved Ag Waiver 2.0 hours requested PCA/PA PAM demonstration ~ Free Event (Calpoly parking is $5) |
| June 5, Tuesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am |
Beneficial Insect Rodeos |
Location: Sierra Madre Farms
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These 'rodeos' will give you an opportunity to become familliar with commercially available natural enemies and how they can be used as integrated pest management tools in your vineyard. It will be a hands-on interactive meeting featuring Kim Gallagher from Sterling Insectaries as well as other insectary participants. Also inlcuded in the agenda is a falcon flight demonstraion and information on bird control/abatement. |
| Contact: Pleaes RSVP Gaylene Ewing @ 805.369.2288 or gaylene@vineyardteam.org or online at CCVT WEB CALENDAR |
The Beneficial Insect Rodeos will have 2 Ag Waiver & 2 PA/PCA continuing education units available |
| June 6, Wednesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am |
Beneficial Insect Rodeos |
| Location: Carriage Vineyards 4337 South El Pomar, Templeton |
These 'rodeos' will give you an opportunity to become familliar with commercially available natural enemies and how they can be used as integrated pest management tools in your vineyard. It will be a hands-on interactive meeting featuring Kim Gallagher from Sterling Insectaries as well as other insectary participants. Also inlcuded in the agenda is a falcon flight demonstraion and information on bird control/abatement. |
| Contact: Pleaes RSVP Gaylene Ewing @ 805.369.2288 or gaylene@vineyardteam.org or online at CCVT WEB CALENDAR |
The Beneficial Insect Rodeos will have 2 Ag Waiver & 2 PA/PCA continuing education units available |
| June 6, Wednesday 8:30 am - 12:00 noon |
LATEST TECHNOLOGIES ON STRAWBERRY PRODUCTION IN SANTA MARIA |
| Location: 1st field: Gilberto Herrera’s – Blosser and Stowell Rd. 2nd field: Jesús Castillo’s - 3939 Dominion Rd. |
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Contact: Mónica Barricarte 805.928.9269 x120 FLYER (87K PDF) |
The workshop will be completely in Spanish, with English translation available |
| June 6, Wednesday 10:30 am - 2:00 pm |
Ag Innovations 2007: Sustainable Land Management Opportunities in a Changing World |
Location: Ocean Shore Historic Train Depot |
Presentation Topics Include:
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| Please RSVP to: Jim Howard @ 650.726.4660 james.howard@ca.usda.gov |
LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED!! FLYER (97K PDF) |
| June 6, Wednesday 7:45 am - 4:00 pm |
Grower Tour: Management Practices to Protect Water Quality in Greenhouses and Nurseries |
| Location: Ventura UCCE Office 669 County Square Drive, #100 Ventura, CA |
The purpose of this tour is to see management practices that flower and nursery growers have implemented that have significantly contributed to the protection of the environment, including water quality. At each stop, University of California (UC) farm advisors, extension specialists, and staff researchers will discuss results from various projects. |
| Contact: CORF office at 831.479.9724 or email jwills@ccfc.org | Topics will include use of an IPM program that incorporates biological control to reduce pesticide runoff, use of treatments for pathogen control in recycled water, use of PAM to mitigate sediment and pesticide runoff, use of a grassed waterway and plants in drainage ditches to reduce nutrient and pesticide runoff, and irrigation retrofitting to improve distribution uniformity and reduce runoff. |
| Registration Form (246K PDF) | Cost: Early Regsitrate Before June 1 $75 Late Registration After June 1 $100 |
| June 7, Thursday 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
FREE Food Safety Informational Workshop |
| Location: Monterey County Ag Center, 1428 Abbott Street, Salinas | WHY ATTEND? State and federal leaders and resource agencies are concerned voluntary food safety guidelines have forced landowners and growers to choose between compliance with the voluntary "metrics" and/or shipper and buyer requirements and compliance with environmental regulations (i.e. Conditional Ag Waiver, California Environmental Quality Act - CEQA, the Endangered Species Act, etc.). Landowners, the agricultural industry, leafy greens buyer community and resource agencies have the opportunity to learn more about the food safety corrective actions that can have perhaps the most significant impact on our State's natural resources, including water quality, habitat and wildlife: clearing and/or removal of riparian vegetation*, construction of fences and wildlife depredation. |
Contact: Monterey County Farm Bureau @ 831.751.3100 FLYER (64K PDF) |
The California Dept. of Fish and Game will present information and tools to address environmental compliance in the riparian corridor: Streambed Agreements, CEQA and Wildlife Take Permits. Individuals and companies will save time and money by getting this information in one place, at one time! |
June 7, Thursday (workshop) June 9, Saturday |
FREE workshops and funding assistance for Santa Cruz County rural road residents |
Workshop Location: Field Tour Location: Boulder Creek |
The Resource Conservation District of Santa Cruz County (RCD) is offering free workshops, a field tour, and information on funding assistance for rural road improvements in Santa Cruz County. The workshop will help rural road residents understand the basics of erosion and drainage, recognize the early signs of road failure, find funding and technical assistance for improvements, stay fire safe, and learn about option for forming road associations. A free Roads Maintenance guide will be given to all attendees. |
| RCD Web Site www.sccrcd.org |
Workshop topics inlcude: **Funding Assistance **Controlling & preventing erosion **Road design & maintenance **Rural Road Success stories **Rural Road Program overview **Fire Safety in Rural areas |
| Please RSVP to: Angie Stuart at 831.464.2950 ext. 22 or astuart@sccrcd.org | Field Tour topics include: **Road Outsloping **Ditch Relief Culverts **Steam Crossing Improvements **Rolling dips **Other erosion control practices for roads |
June 11, Monday |
Pesticides and Surface Water Quality – Transport and Management |
Location: UC Cooperative Extension Conference Room, 1432 Freedom Blvd, Watsonville CA
AGENDA (388K PDF) |
Pajaro River Watershed - Agenda
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| Contact: Ruthie Schafer 831.477.0404 or ruthie.schafer@ agwaterquality.org |
Continuing Education Units |
| June 14, Thursday 9:00 am - 11:00 am |
CCVT Monterey County Annual Meeting |
| Location: Monterey County Farm Bureau Conference Room 931 Blanco Circle Salinas, CA |
Join us for an Ag Commissioner Update on Glassy Winged Sharp Shooter (GWSS), Viney Mealybug (VMB) and the Light Brown Apple Moth (LBAM) and what this pest means for vineyard operations. Information on Pesticide Use Site Inspections will also be presented.
Central Coast Vineyard Team will be presenting on vineyard floor management studies as well as the sediment and pesticide movement project conducted in Monterey County. |
| Contact: Pleaes RSVP Gaylene Ewing @ 805.369.2288 or gaylene@vineyardteam.org or online at CCVT WEB CALENDAR |
2 Ag Waiver & 2 PA/PCA hours applied for |
| June 20, Wednesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am |
Project Oak Tree Restoration |
| Location: Luft Vineyard 4561 Almond Drive Templeton, CA |
Learn how you can practice conservation of California's oak hardwood forests in your vineyard! Featuring Doug McCreary, a Natural Resources Specialist with UC Cooperative Extension, a 20-year member of UC's Integrated Hardwood Range Management Program (IHRMP) whose overall goal is the conservation of California's hardwood rangelands. Program also includes information on biodiversity & wildlife corridors. |
| Contact: Pleaes RSVP Gaylene Ewing @ 805.369.2288 or gaylene@vineyardteam.org or online at CCVT WEB CALENDAR |
2 Ag Waiver hours approved 2 PA/PCA hours applied for Coffee & Donuts Provided |
| June 20, Wednesday 9:30 am - 11:30 am |
ceqa scoping meeting and public workshop on the development of tmdls for the Pajaro River, san benito river, llagas creek, and tequisquita slough to control discharges of fecal coliform |
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Water Board staff will discuss the development of TMDLs and Implementation Plans for the control of discharges of fecal coliform to the waters referenced above. |
Contact: Larry Harlan @ 805.594.6195 or lharlan@waterboards.ca.gov OFFICIAL NOTICE (112K PDF) |
Water Board staff will accept written comments at the meeting and written comments received by Wednesday June 27. |
| June 20, Wednesday 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm |
ceqa scoping meeting and public workshop on the development of tmdls for the lower Salinas River, salinas river lagoon, salinas river estuary, tembladero slough, salinas rec canal, alisal creek, gabilan creek, quail creek, santa rita creek, chualar creek, and towne creek to control discharges of fecal coliform |
Location: Salinas Agricultural Commissioner's Office |
Water Board staff will discuss 1)the development of TMDLs and implementation Plans for control of discharges of fecal coliform to the waters referenced above, and 2) a proposal to dedesignate the shellfish harvesting beneficial use from a subset of waters referenced above. |
Contact: Chris Rose @ 805.542.4770 or crose@waterboards.ca.gov OFFICIAL NOTICE (130K PDF) |
Water Board staff will accept written comments at the meeting and written comments received by Wednesday June 27. |
| June 22, Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 noon |
Pesticides and Surface Water Quality – Transport and Management |
Location: UC Cooperative Extension, 1432 Abbott Street, Salinas CA
AGENDA (388K PDF) |
Salinas River Watershed – Agenda
Field Demonstration – USDA-ARS Research Site, Spence Road Salinas (maps provided at morning session)
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| Contact: Ruthie Schafer 831.477.0404 or ruthie.schafer@ agwaterquality.org |
Continuing Education Units 2.0 hours approved Ag Waiver 2.0 hours requested PCA |
| June 24, Sunday 12:00 noon |
Rain Harvesting Seminar |
| Location: Scotts Valley Sprinkler, 5010 Scotts Valley Drive, Scotts Valley | To register call Scotts Valley Sprinkler - 831.438.6450 Reservations required. |
| June 28, Thursday 8:00 am - 12:00 noon |
2007 Annual Monterey Bay Academy Field Day |
| Location: Monterey Bay Academy, 783 San Andreas Road, Watsonville, CA | Sponsored by University of California Cooperative Extension and the California Strawberry Commission AGENDA (91K PDF) |
| Contact: Mark Bolda @ 831.763.8040 | All meeting participants are invited to stay for lunch, which will be served following the last presentation. |
| June 28, Thursday 8:30 am - 10:30 am |
Marketing Study: Consumer Response to Certified Sustainable Wine |
| Location: Paso Robles Culinary Arts Academy 1900 Golden Hill Rd Paso Robles |
Central Coast Vineyard Team, in conjunction with the University of South Australia and Upstairs Marketing Group recently conducted a marketing study on consumer preferences regarding wines made with certified sustainable wine grapes. Join us as Dr. Larry Lockshin, University of South Australia, presents the intriguing results. Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of the future of sustainable winegrowing. |
| With current growth of various eco-labeling efforts and evolving consumer preferences, the winegrape industry is in a unique position to capitalize on these trends. Based on several years of strategic planning and research, CCVT will outline the status of its certification standards, plans for a pilot certification project, and identify opportunities for marketing these products. | |
| Contact: Pleaes RSVP Gaylene Ewing @ 805.369.2288 or gaylene@vineyardteam.org or online at CCVT WEB CALENDAR |
FREE! For CCVT Members $25 for non-members |
June 28, Thursday |
Erosion control on avocados and cup-the-crap tour |
| Location: El Refugio Ranches |
The tour will be in English with simultaneous Spanish translation available and a complementary lunch will be provided. |
| Contact: Kay Mercer, Southern SLO and SB County Watershed Coalition (805) 928-6301
Candice Constantine, Santa Barbara Water Agency (805) 568 3546 Monica Barricarte, Cachuma RCD (805) 928 9269 x 120 |
Topics Include: Erosion control – Invasive weeds control – Salinity – Fertility – Food Safety We have applied for 3 hours credit under the Conditional Waiver for Irrigated Lands Sponsored by: Cachuma Resource Conservation District, Santa Barbara County Water Agency, California Department of Conservation, Ventura Co. UC Coop. Extension, and the Santa Barbara County Agricultural Watershed Coalition |
| FLYER (77K PDF) | Cost: $10 collect at site |
| June 29, Friday 8:30 am - 12:30 pm |
Complete your Farm Water Quality Plan Workshops |
| Location: UCCE Agricultural Extension Center 1432 Freedom Blvd. Watsonville 95076 |
The Santa Cruz County Water Quality Coordinator, Chris Goodson, will go page-by-page through the Farm Water Quality Plan (UC Publication #9002). If you do not have a copy, please inform Chris when you RSVP |
| RSVP to: Chris Goodson @ 831.227.5404 or goodsonwq@yahoo.com |
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| July 11, Wednesday 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Livestock and Land Series: Pasture and Paddock Management, Week 1 |
| Location: Head N’ Home Ranch in Watsonville | Do you own livestock? Do you have mud issues in the winter, or do you need ideas on better manure storage? Perhaps your arenas and paddocks are more like ponds during the rainy season. If so, Ecology Action invites you to a three-week workshop series Wednesday evenings in July starting on the 11th. This series will be held at three different properties throughout Santa Cruz County and will showcase what livestock owners can do to improve their property for the health of their animals and our local water supply. |
| Contact: Jennifer Harrison @ 831.426.5925 x 132 or jharrison@ecoact.org | The Livestock and Land program also offers cost share program. Join us at the workshops to find out how you can apply to receive money to make improvements on your property.
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| FLYER (317K PDF) Weeks Agenda (524K PDF) |
The three-week workshop series is $30 per family and includes a light dinner and all program materials. |
| July 18, Wednesday 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Livestock and Land Series: Manure Management , Week 2 |
| Location: Willow Pond Ranch in Soquel | Do you own livestock? Do you have mud issues in the winter, or do you need ideas on better manure storage? Perhaps your arenas and paddocks are more like ponds during the rainy season. If so, Ecology Action invites you night two in this three-week workshop series. Each workshop will be held at a different property throughout Santa Cruz County and will showcase what livestock owners can do to improve their property for the health of their animals and our local water supply. |
| Contact: Jennifer Harrison @ 831.426.5925 x 132 or jharrison@ecoact.org | The Livestock and Land program also offers cost share program. Join us at the workshops to find out how you can apply to receive money to make improvements on your property.
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| FLYER (317K PDF) Weeks Agenda (520K PDF) |
The three-week workshop series is $30 per family and includes a light dinner and all program materials. |
| July 21, Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Rainwater Harvesting Systems: principles and design |
| Location: Cabrillo College Extension, 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos | Rainwater harvesting is a popular alternative for homeowners and gardeners who want to become more self-sufficient by collecting rainwater while reducing their water bills. Rainwater can be used to water gardens and for emergency water supply. |
| Contact: Cabrillo College Extension at 831.479.6331 or Register Online | In this class we will discuss the fundamentals of designing a domestic rainwater harvesting system and the history and principles of rainwater harvesting throughout the world. There will be a lunch break followed by a field trip to visit a residential rainwater harvesting system used to irrigate over an acre of garden area. |
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| July 24, Tuesday 8:30 am - 12:30 pm |
Complete your Farm Water Quality Plan Workshops |
| Location: UCCE Agricultural Extension Center 1432 Freedom Blvd. Watsonville 95076 |
The Santa Cruz County Water Quality Coordinator, Chris Goodson, will go page-by-page through the Farm Water Quality Plan (UC Publication #9002). If you do not have a copy, please inform Chris when you RSVP |
| RSVP to: Chris Goodson @ 831.227.5404 or goodsonwq@yahoo.com |
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| July 25, Wednesday 8:30 am - 12:30 pm |
Fertigation Class : A Hands-on field instruction for irrigators and growers In spanish |
| Location: Intersection of Foothill Road and Maple Avenue Morgan Hill, CA |
Program Highlights:
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| Contact: Bob Siegfried at 408.265.2607 x 2969 FLYER (267K PDF) |
The class is free, but space will be limited to 20 students.
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| September 14 | Salute to Agriculture: Celebrating the bounty of the salinas valley since 1970 |
| Location: National Steinbeck Center, One Main Street, Salinas CA | "Taste of the Valley Food & Wine Show" "Earth to Eats Celebrity Chef Demonstrations" |
| Contact: For info and to register contact (831) 424-7611 info@salutetoag.com |
Register (online) |
| September 19 (mornings) |
Winter Preparedness Workshop Series |
| Location: Northern Monterey County | Field demonstrations on erosion control in strawberries, sediment basins, and winter cover crops. |
| Contact: please RSVP to Deborah Nares, 831-809-6507, deborah.nares@rcdmonterey.org | 6 hours of water quality education credits will be offered. SPANISH |
| September 20 8:30-11:30 AM |
Farm water quality documentation workshop series |
| Location: Soquel Village | Assistance to Short Course graduates with Farm Water Quality Plans, maps, etc |
| Contact: Chris Goodson, (831) 227-5404, chris.goodson@agwaterquality.org | 3 hours of water quality education credits will be offered to those with 10 or more hours already accumulated. SPANISH |
| September 24-25 |
international spinach conference |
| Location: Embassy Suites Hotel, 1441 Canyon Del Rey Blvd., Seaside, CA 93955 | This conference brings together all persons interested in the various aspects of spinach production. Farmers, field managers, pest control advisors, allied industry members, researchers, students, extension personnel, and others are welcome and encouraged to attend. Research information will be presented on September 24, and a field trip will take place on the 25th. The meeting is co-hosted by the University of California Cooperative Extension, Monterey County and the California Spinach Growers Research Committee. |
Contact: Steve Koike (831-759-7350) stkoike@ucdavis.edu for further information. |
Registration Form (128 KB PDF) FLYER (256 KB PDF) |
| September 26 (mornings) |
Winter Preparedness Workshop Series |
| Location: Northern Monterey County | Field demonstrations on erosion control in strawberries, sediment basins, and winter cover crops. |
| Contact: please RSVP to Deborah Nares, 831-809-6507, deborah.nares@rcdmonterey.org | 6 hours of water quality education credits will be offered. SPANISH |
| September 26 6:00-9:00 PM |
Livestock and Land Monterey County Workshop Series: Best Management practices |
| Location: Austin Ranch, Aromas | Registrations are now being accepted for the three-week series (9/26, 10/3, 10/10). The fee for the entire series in $30 per family with a light dinner included. There is also funding available for projects on your property through a cost-share assistance program available to livestock property owners. Applications for the funding will be accepted at the end of the workshop series. |
| For more information and to register contact: Dina Iden at 831-424-1036 ext. 126 or dina.iden@rcdmonterey.org | SPANISH |
| September 27 9:00-3:30 |
Rural road erosion control technical training |
| Location: Nisene Marks State Park, Aptos CA. Meet at the dirt parking lot at the beginning of Aptos Creek Road | The RCD of Santa Cruz County and CA Department of Parks and Rec invite you to a free technical training to learn best management practices for road erosion. The training will provide working demonstrations of outsloping and rolling-clip road treatment techniques. Lunch will be provided. |
| To register contact: Angie Stuart 831.464.2950 x22 or astuart@rcdsantacruz.org | Flyer |
| October 3 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. |
Winter Preparedness Workshop Series: Winter Cover crops presentation |
| Location: ALBA's Triple M Ranch, 420 Hall Rd., Las Lomas | Results of cover crop field trial, nutrient management in cover crops, seed selection, planting, and incorporation |
| Contact: please RSVP to Deborah Nares, 831-809-6507, deborah.nares@rcdmonterey.org | 6 hours of water quality education credits will be offered. Free breakfast. SPANISH translation available |
| October 3 6:00-9:00 PM |
Livestock and Land Monterey County Workshop Series: Pasture and paddock management |
Location: Pat & John Walworth's ranch |
Registrations are now being accepted for the three-week series (9/26, 10/3, 10/10). The fee for the entire series in $30 per family with a light dinner included. There is also funding available for projects on your property through a cost-share assistance program available to livestock property owners. Applications for the funding will be accepted at the end of the workshop series. |
| For more information and to register contact: Dina Iden at 831-424-1036 ext. 126 or dina.iden@rcdmonterey.org | SPANISH translation available |
| October 10 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
Fertigation Chemigation Class / Clase de Ferti-riego y Quimi-riego |
| Location: UC Cooperative Extension Center, Salinas | Hands-on field instruction for irrigators, foremen, and growers. |
| Contact: UCCE Office, 831-759-7353. | 3.5 hours of water quality education credits will be offered. SPANISH translation available |
| October 10 6:00-9:00 PM |
Livestock and Land Monterey County Workshop Series: Manure management/site planning |
| Location: Las Lomas Ranch, Watsonville | Registrations are now being accepted for the three-week series (9/26, 10/3, 10/10). The fee for the entire series in $30 per family with a light dinner included. There is also funding available for projects on your property through a cost-share assistance program available to livestock property owners. Applications for the funding will be accepted at the end of the workshop series. |
| For more information and to register contact: Dina Iden at 831-424-1036 ext. 126 or dina.iden@rcdmonterey.org | SPANISH translation available |
| October 12-14 | 2007 Agriculture in the classroom symposium |
| Location: Asilomar Conference Grounds, Pacific Grove, CA | The California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom invites educators to the 2007 AITC Symposium in Pacific Grove, Monterey County. This is not our typical "conference" as attendees will be asked to dig deeper and consider the top impacts facing the agriculture industry in the 21st century, while finding ways to integrate these lessons into the classroom. |
Website and Online Registration Contact: Phone 800/700-AITC |
California State University, Chico is offering two units of 800 level professional service credit (30 hours) for the symposium. The two units are available at $60 per unit. Processing forms will be available during on-site registration. |
| October 18 8:30-12:15 |
Fertigation/chemigation class |
| Location: bare field at 445 Green Valley Rd, Watsonville | Hands on field instruction for irrigators, foreman and growers. Program Highlights:
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| Contact: Chris Goodson, (831) 227-5404, chris.goodson@agwaterquality.org |
3.5 hours of water quality education credit offered
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| October 19 8:30-11:30 |
Farm Water Quality Documentation Workshop Series |
| Location: Agricultural Water Quality Coalition Office, 2825 Porter Street, Suite B2, Soquel, CA. | Assistance to Short Course graduates with Farm Water Quality Plans, maps, etc. |
| Contact: Chris Goodson, (831) 227-5404, chris.goodson@agwaterquality.org | 3 hours of water quality education credits will be offered to those with 10 or more hours already accumulated. |
| October 24 8:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Erosion control and sediment management for road maintenance projects |
| Location: Monterey County Public Works 855 East Laurel Drive, Building C Salinas, CA |
Learn about the latest erosion control and sediment management techniques and materials. This workshop will cover Best Management Practices that protect roads, fish, and water quality. |
| Contact: Darcy Aston at 707-762-762-1336 to reserve a space | FLYER (PDF) |
| October 24 8:30-11:30 AM |
Drip irrigation on slopes: achieving uniformity |
Location: Kitayama Ranch, 481 San Andreas Road, Watsonville, just south of Sunset Beach Road. |
A hands-on field workshop for growers, foremen, and irrigators. Program Highlights:
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Contact: Chris Goodson, |
spanish translation available Free breakfast |
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Erosion Control Course |
Location: Paso Robles , CA |
Water quality education credits will be offered. |
| Contact: Chris Robinson Phone: 805-434-0396 x.116 Email: christopher.robinson@ca.nacdnet.net |
FLYER (PDF) REGISTRATION FORM (PDF) |
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Erosion Control Course |
Location: Paso Robles, CA |
Water quality education credits will be offered. |
| Contact: Chris Robinson Phone: 805-434-0396 x.116 Email: christopher.robinson@ca.nacdnet.net |
FLYER (PDF) REGISTRATION FORM (PDF) |
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| Location: Paso Robles Event Center Paso Robles, CA |
Attention Growers, Consultants, Resource Professionals,
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| For Program Information, Exhibitor Details, and Sponsorship Opportunities, contact our office! 805.369.2288 |
More Information at www.sustainableagexpo.org |
November 5, 6, 13 |
Grazing Water Quality Short Course |
| Location: Lake San Antonio Administration Building conference room | Conducted by the US-LT RCD in coordination with NRCS, UCCE, and Monterey County Water Resources Agency |
| Contact: Ken Ekelund at 831-755-8983 or ekelundko@co.monterey.ca.us | Water quality education credits will be offered. |
| November 7-9 | 2007 National Conference on Agriculture & the Environment |
Location: Asilomar Conference Grounds
FLYER |
The 2007 National Conference on Agriculture & the Environment is a consortium of university and private researchers, nonprofit organizations, and governmental agencies with an interest and expertise in agriculture and natural resource protection. The purpose of the conference is three-fold: (1) to highlight trends in water quality data collection methodologies and data findings; (2) examine case studies in agricultural and environmental stewardship; and (3) foster the cross pollination of new ideas, technologies, and methodologies among leading resource protection professionals. Conference topics include:
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| Contact: Nicole De La Rosa at 408-776-7679 or nicole.delarosa@agwaterquality.org | For more information and to register visit: http://www.agwaterquality.org/2007conference/ |
| November 7 8:00-12:00 noon |
Salinas valley weed school 2007 |
| Location: Spreckles Veterans Memorial Buidling 5th and Llano, across from Spreckels Elementary School |
Topics include: onion weed control studies, goal soil residues and implications for carryover, transplant vs. direct seed lettuce, and precision cultivation. |
| Contact: Richard Smith, (831) 759-7357 | 4 Continuing education credits have been requested. |
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Erosion Control Course |
Location: Paso Robles, CA |
Water quality education credits will be offered. |
| Contact: Chris Robinson Phone: 805-434-0396 x.116 Email: christopher.robinson@ca.nacdnet.net |
FLYER (PDF) REGISTRATION FORM (PDF) |
| November 13 8:00-12:00 noon |
2007 Plant pathology seminar |
| Location: Monterey County Agricultural Center 1432 Abbott Street, Salinas |
This seminar will focus on a broad range of topics dealing with plant pathology and food safety research and information. Tentative topics may include the following: new lettuce virus problem; fumigation efficacy update; disease resistance breeding strategies; E. coli field research findings; seedborne E. coli discussion; plant disease developments for 2007. |
| Contact: Steven Koike (831) 759-7350, stkolke@ucdavis.edu | Continuing education credits have been requested. |
| November 15 8:30-11:30 AM |
Farm water quality documentation workshop series |
| Location: Agricultural Water Quality Coalition Office, 2825 Porter Street, Suite B2, Soquel, CA. | Help with completing your water quality paperwork Assistance to Short Course graduates with Farm Water Quality Plans, maps, etc. Workshop offered the third Thursday of every month. |
| Contact: Chris Goodson, (831) 227-5404, chris.goodson@agwaterquality.org |
3 hours of water quality education credits will be offered to those with 10 or more hours already accumulated. |
| November 27 7:30 AM - 12:00 Noon |
6th annual continuing education seminar for ranchers |
| Location: Veterans Memorial Building 649 San Benito St., Hollister |
UC Cooperative Extension and the San Benito County Weed Management Area Group are offering an educational seminar with one hour of DPR laws and regulations and 3 hours of other continuing education for cattle ranchers and pest control advisers. |
| Contact: Sergio Garcia 831-637-5346 |
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| November 28 8:00-12:00 noon |
Salinas river watershed arundo summit |
| Location: Monterey Ag Center Conference Room, 1428 Abbott Street, Salinas | Topics include: “Arundo: A statewide view”, “Team Arundo del Norte's Arundo Eradication and Coordination Program, a regional approach”, “A Watershed Approach to Arundo Control and Riparian Restoration”, “Building a Watershed Based Arundo Eradication Program: Setting Up Permits, Selecting Effective and Cost Efficient Methods, Securing Funding, & Implementing the Program”, “Arundo: Biofuel Dream Plant or Ecological Nightmare?", “Arundo Control on the Central Coast: A Decade of Experience from San Luis Obispo County” , “Arundo: A Farmer’s Perspective” |
| Contact and RSVP: (831) 759-7325 | Four (4) hours Continuing Education requested from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation. |
| November 29 8:00 - 12:00 noon |
Irrigation Strategies for Drought |
| Location: Lions' Club 12415 Murphy Ave, San Martin |
Sponsored by the Santa Clara Valley Water District, UC Cooperative Extension, and the Santa Clara Farm Bureau. |
| Contact: Bob Siegfried (408) 265-2607 |
Spanish translation available |
| November 29 8:00 - 12:00 noon |
2007 light brown apple moth seminar |
| Location: Auditorium 1432 Freedom Blvd., Watsonville |
Topics include: |
| Contact: Frankie Lam 831-759-7359 | Agenda |
| November 30 7:30-12:00 noon |
2007 entomology & integrated pest management on vegetables seminar |
| Location: Monterey County Agricultural Center 1432 Abbott Street, Salinas |
This seminar will include two sessions. The first session will focus on biology, identification, quarantine, eradication, and management of the light brown apple moth.
The second session will focus on the research of integrated insect pest management on vegetables. |
| Contact: Frankie Lam (831) 759-7359 or wflam@ucdavis.edu | Continuing education credits will be requested. |
| November 30, December 1 | sixth annual sustainable pest management conference |
Location: Nov. 30: San Luis Obispo County Veteran's Hall Dec. 1: Cal Poly Crops Unit |
Cal Poly's Sustainable Agriculture Resource Consortium (SARC) and California Certified Organic Farmers will host the Sixth Annual Sustainable Agriculture Pest Management Conference Friday, Nov. 30, and Saturday, Dec. 1.
The two-day seminar in San Luis Obispo features experts fresh from the fields of sustainable and organic agriculture. The conference offers a full day of speakers Nov. 30 at the San Luis Obispo County Veteran's Hall. The Dec. 1 field workshops will be held at the Cal Poly Crops Unit. Workshops include: Developing Tools for Bio-Control, |
| Find information on registration and sponsorship at:
http://www.ccof.org/pcaconference.php, or call 831-423-2263, or email ccof@ccof.org |
The conference is open to anyone with an interest in sustainable agriculture, as well as PCAs. Continuing Education Units are available for PCAs and CCAs. The conference fee is $150 for Day 1, and $75 for Day 2 (for registrations postmarked before Nov. 16). Registration includes parking, meals, and materials. Discounted rates for students are available.
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| December 8 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
managing horse properties in winter |
| Location: 101 Livestock, Aromas, CA | Presented by Livestock and Land. Nationally known speaker Alayne Blickle and Aerated Static Pile Composting expert Peter Moon will be presenting a day long workshop on how to best manage horse properties in winter! Come learn proven methods that will make your horse property easier to manage this winter! Don’t miss this one time event!
-Reducing mud and runoff |
| To register please contact: Angie Stuart 831-464-2950 x22 or livestockandland@rcsantacruz.org | Cost is $10 and includes lunch and workshop materials |
| December 14 8:00 AM - 12:00 noon |
Protecting water quality in central coast agriculture |
Location: J. Lohr Winery Meeting Room |
Workshop to address various subjects concerning water quality in the central coast.
Minimum of 30 RSVPs for workshop to proceed (RSVP by 12/13/07) Featured Speakers: Royce Larson, UCCE Julian Malone, Scheid Vineyards |
| Contact: Central Coast Vineyard Team 805-369-2288 Email:kweichert@vineyardteam.org |
4 hours of water quality CE hours offered Fee: Free for members, $50 for non-members |
| December 20 8:30-11:30 AM |
Farm water quality documentation workshop series |
| Location: Agricultural Water Quality Coalition Office, 2825 Porter Street, Suite B2, Soquel, CA. | Help with completing your water quality paperwork Assistance to Short Course graduates with Farm Water Quality Plans, maps, etc. Workshop offered the third Thursday of every month. |
| Contact: Chris Goodson, (831) 227-5404, chris.goodson@agwaterquality.org |
3 hours of water quality education credits will be offered to those with 10 or more hours already accumulated. |
| January 13, Saturday 11:00 am - 1:00 pm |
beach cleanup |
| Location: 3-mile Beach Santa Cruz County |
The Cleaner Beaches Coalition invites you to help keep Santa Cruz County beaches and the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary clean all year long! Simply show up at 11 am. Trash bags, recycling bags, and latex gloves will be provided. |
Contact: Laura Kasa @ 831.462.5660 or lkasa@saveourshores.org |
The Cleaner Beaches Coalition member organizations are Save Our Shores, Surfrider Foundation, Pack Your Trash, and Ecology Action. MAP and Directions (243K PDF) |
| January 16, Tuesday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Elkhorn Slough Research Symposium |
| Location: Moss Landing Marine Labs | Meant to enhance collaborations between researchers at different organizations and to share the latest findings about Elkhorn Slough ecosystems with organizations that can use this information to improve conservation strategies |
| Contact: research@elkhornslough.org | If you would like to attend please register by sending your name and affiliation to the contact email. Seats are limited and will go first to presenters, and then will be reserved on a first-come basis. |
| Agenda and Information (67K PDF) | On the day of the symposium, please plan on bringing your own lunch so you can stick around for the full hour for the poster session and for networking. There are good local options for picking up lunch on your way to the Marine Lab (e.g., Haute Enchilada and Phil’s Snack Shop) in the morning. |
| January 21, Sunday 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
free hands-on Wormshop |
Location: Grey Bears Recycling Facility |
Learn how worms can eat your food scraps and make beautiful vermicompost for your garden. The County of Santa Cruz makes it easy for you to learn how and get started. Attend a Wormshop, where Master Composters will teach you everything you need to know and help you set up your own worm bin.
A great way to compost for people living in small houses or apartments. |
| Contact: www.ecoact.org/ Events/index.htm |
OPTIONAL: If you wish, you may set up a worm bin to take home after the workshop ($20 materials fee for worms and bin or $10 for worms only). Call 831.427.3452 to reserve materials. |
| March 3, Saturday 8:00 am - 3:00 pm |
2007 Sanctuary currents symposium : "The Ocean Revealed: Observing Systems for Healthy Oceans" |
Location: California State University, Monterey Bay, University Center, Sixth Street, Seaside Directions located on the contact website. |
Today scientists have the ability to monitor and observe our oceans on a continuous basis, collecting data every minute of the day to help answer critical questions about the state of our oceans. Hear from experts about ocean observatories and how the information these systems provide can benefit not only the health of our oceans, but human health as well.
A free event! |
Contact: Symposium web page Flyer/Agenda (416K PDF) |
Registration takes place at the Symposium. No pre-registration is necessary. |
| March 3, Saturday 11:00 am - 1:00 pm |
beach cleanup |
| Location: Yellowbank/Panther Beach Santa Cruz County |
The Cleaner Beaches Coalition invites you to help keep Santa Cruz County beaches and the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary clean all year long! Simply show up at 11 am. Trash bags, recycling bags, and latex gloves will be provided. |
Contact: Laura Kasa @ 831.462.5660 or lkasa@saveourshores.org |
The Cleaner Beaches Coalition member organizations are Save Our Shores, Surfrider Foundation, Pack Your Trash, and Ecology Action. MAP and Directions (243K PDF) |
| March 6, Tuesday 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
Aquaculture PEIR Scoping Meeting |
| Location: Monterey Beach Resort Bayview Room 2600 Sand Dunes Drive Monterey, CA |
The California Department of Fish and Game, on behalf of the California Fish and Game Commission and in cooperation with the California Ocean Protection Council, will be preparing a Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) for the Coastal Marine Aquaculture program. The PEIR will identify and programmatically evaluate potential environmental impacts of construction and operation of marine aquaculture facilities, and will discuss thresholds of significance and mitigation measures to reduce these impacts.
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| Contact: Becky Ota @ bota@dfg.ca.gov or Christine Blackburn @ cblackburn@scc.ca.gov |
The scoping meeting will present an opportunity for the Department to introduce the program to the public and to solicit comments from the public and agencies during the early stages of program development. Comments received at the public scoping meeting will be considered in the PEIR analysis. |
| March 7, Wednesday 7:30 pm |
Kayaker Outreach Program and Bay Net shoreline docent program Informational meeting |
Location: |
TeamOCEAN is a kayaker outreach program designed to reduce wildlife disturbance in the marine sanctuary while providing interpretation on the water. Volunteers interact with other kayak enthusiasts off Monterey's Cannery Row and in Elkhorn Slough.
Bay Net is a land-based volunteer naturalist program that educates visitors on local marine wildlife and natural history. Volunteers are stationed along the shoreline of Monterey, Pacific Grove and Santa Cruz. |
| RSVP to: Lisa Emanuelson at (831) 521-9512 or Lisa.Emanuelson@noaa.gov | More Information at: http://montereybay.noaa.gov/educate/to/welcome.html |
| March 10, Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 noon |
Restoration @ Fitz WERC |
| Contact: Jonathan @ 831.728.4106 or www.fitzwerc.org | Help Watsonville Wetlands Watch with Native Plan Restoration. |
| March 13, Tuesday 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm |
Santa Cruz County Blue Circle |
| Location: Michael's on Main Restaurant 2591 Main St. Soquel |
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| March 20, Tuesday 9:00 am - 12:00 noon |
Permitting and Environmental Compliance “101” for Watershed Restoration Projects |
| Location: California Bay-Delta Authority 650 Capitol Mall – 5th Floor (Delta Room) Sacramento, CA |
This workshop will provide an overview of environmental regulations and permitting requirements applicable to watershed restoration projects and strategies for streamlining the process. This informative, half-day workshop is being taught by Ken Bogdan, an environmental planner, attorney, and environmental counsel with Jones & Stokes. |
Agenda (16K PDF) |
Cost: $25 (includes breakfast and workshop materials) |
| March 20, Tuesday 1:00 pm- 4:00 pm |
“Integrating” Watershed Management into the Integrated Regional Water Management Program (IRWMP) |
| Location: California Bay-Delta Authority 650 Capitol Mall – 5th Floor (Delta Room) Sacramento, CA |
Join watershed practitioners, agency representatives, and others in a workshop discussion on the Integrated Regional Water Management Program to find out what’s working (and why), what’s not (and why), and develop solutions to improve the guidelines and process. The workshops will include a discussion on how IRWMP funding through Proposition 84 will be implemented. |
Agenda (32K PDF) |
Cost: Free |
| March 21, Wednesday | Watershed Day at the Capitol |
| Location: Cal EPA Building 1001 I Street Sacramento, CA |
During the Morning Session:
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| Contact: Website Info | During the Afternoon: Meet with your legislators. Need advice or help arranging a meeting with a legislator? Check out the "mentor program" and let us know how we can help! |
| March 21, Wednesday Two other dates and locations offered. See Below |
2007 Wildland Weed Control Courses |
Location: Paramount Ranch, Santa Monica Mountains Website: www.cal-ipc.org/fieldcourses |
Cal-IPC control courses provide practical demonstrations of weed control methods, taught by invasive weed experts with years of on- the-ground experience. Courses focus on locally important weeds and cover a spectrum of techniques including mechanical, chemical, and cultural controls, revegetation and propagation. |
| Agenda (54K PDF) | DPR: 7.5 credit hours/course. |
| March 24, Saturday 9:30 am - 12:30 pm |
Elkhorn Slough Foundation Stewardship Broom Removal |
Location: Flagpole in the Visitor Center Parking Lot |
Help us bring the native plants back to Elkhorn Slough. We will be gathering seeds in the field, working in the greenhouse, planting native plants, and pulling weeds at the Elkhorn Slough Reserve (ESNERR) and on Elkhorn Slough Foundation (ESF) lands. |
Contact: Ken Collins @ kengaroo@elkhornslough.org or |
Wear layered work clothes including closed-toed shoes and bring long sleeves, water, lunch or snack, sunscreen, and gloves (if you have them). Be Sure To RSVP! |
March 24, Saturday |
Restoration @ Fitz WERC |
| Contact: Jonathan @ 831.728.4106 or www.fitzwerc.org | Help Watsonville Wetlands Watch with Native Plan Restoration. |
| March 29, Thursday 7:00 pm |
AMERICAN CETACEAN SOCIETY: Natural Wonders Of The Davidson Seamount |
| Location: Hopkins Marine Station, Lecture Hall, Boatworks Building (Across from the American Tin Cannery Outlet Stores) Monterey, CA |
Rachel Saunders, Community and Public Relations Coordinator, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary will be speaking about Davidson Seamount, an amazing underwater formation which is also an important part of the new management plan for the MBNMS. |
| Contact: Rachel Saunders @ 831.647.4237 | Flyer (51K PDF) |
| March 31 , Saturday 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
free hands-on Wormshop |
Location: |
Learn how worms can eat your food scraps and make beautiful vermicompost for your garden. The County of Santa Cruz makes it easy for you to learn how and get started. Attend a Wormshop, where Master Composters will teach you everything you need to know and help you set up your own worm bin.
A great way to compost for people living in small houses or apartments. |
| Contact: www.ecoact.org/ Events/index.htm |
OPTIONAL: If you wish, you may set up a worm bin to take home after the workshop ($20 materials fee for worms and bin or $10 for worms only). Call 831.427.3452 to reserve materials. |
| April 3, Tuesday 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm |
San mateo County Blue circle |
| Location: Elkus Ranch 1500 Purisima Creek Rd. Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 Directions |
A community forum to share ideas, information, and resources for the goal of natural resource management, education, and stewardship. |
| Agenda (79K PDF) | Speakers followed by a social |
| April 4, Wednesday 10:00 am - 12:00 noon |
Bay-Delta Science Seminar: Our Salmon in the Ocean Two Perspectives |
| Location: UC Davis Campus Mee Rm - Memorial Union |
Richard Brodeur Louis Botsford |
| Contact: cmasimon@ucdavis.edu | Flyer (190K PDF) |
| April 9, Monday 10:30 am |
CEQA Scoping Meeting: PROPOSED WETLAND AND RIPARIAN AREA PROTECTION POLICY |
| Location: Sierra Hearing Room – Second Floor Cal/EPA Building 1001 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 |
The purpose of this project is to protect California’s wetlands and riparian areas, which play critical roles in protecting water quality. The ecological values of wetlands and riparian areas have not always been understood, and insufficient protections in the past led to significant historic losses of these waters in California. As a result, the remaining wetlands and riparian areas in the state are considered to be extremely valuable resources. |
| Announcement, Meeting Documents & Submission of Comments Information (47K PDF) | In order to protect the quality of California waters and the beneficial uses for the people of the state, the State Water Board proposes to develop a “Wetland and Riparian Area Protection Policy.” |
| April 12, Thursday One more date and location offered. See below |
2007 Wildland Weed Control Courses |
Location: Turtle Bay Exploration Park, Redding Website: www.cal-ipc.org/fieldcourses
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Cal-IPC control courses provide practical demonstrations of weed control methods, taught by invasive weed experts with years of on- the-ground experience. Courses focus on locally important weeds and cover a spectrum of techniques including mechanical, chemical, and cultural controls, revegetation and propagation. |
| Agenda (54K PDF) | DPR: 7.5 credit hours/course. |
| April 12, Thursday |
Linking Water and Land Use in the Sacramento Region |
| Location: California State University, Sacramento University Union Building |
The Sacramento Region faces challenges related to growth, traffic, flooding, stormwater management, air quality and regional impacts of global climate change. This workshop will examine the links between these issues and explore how integrating water and land use planning can advance sustainable development practices in the region. This workshop is hosted in conjunction with the American Watershed Conference. Sessions will discuss strategies, explore case studies, and engage participants in dialogue about ways to coordinate land use and water management. |
| Contact: Vallia Dahdouh at: (916) 448-1198, ext. 327 or vdahdouh@lgc.org. |
Registration Fee: $40 before March 28, $60 after Flyer (327K PDF) |
| April 14, Saturday 10:00 am - 12:00 noon |
Sanctuary Walk N' Talk |
Location: North Salinas Baptist Church |
The general public is invited to learn more about the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and the quality of water flowing off our streets. Join us for a FREE guided walk in the Santa Rita Creek Watershed in North Salinas. Participants will:
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| Contact: Bridget Hoover @ 831.883.9303 or bhoover@monitoringnetwork.org | Urban runoff is one of the largest sources of pollution in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and throughout the country. |
| April 15, 21, 25, 28 |
Volunteer Training: Snapshot Day water quality monitoring event |
Location: San Mateo County, Santa Cruz County, San Luis Obispo County, & Monterey County |
The Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, Monterey Bay Sanctuary Citizen Watershed Monitoring Network and Coastal Watershed Council invite members of the public to participate in Snapshot Day 2007. Snapshot Day volunteers monitor water quality and collect samples to assess the health of streams entering the ocean. Snapshot Day 2007 - which will take place this year on May 5, 2007 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. - will be the eighth annual one-day water quality monitoring event in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. |
| Contact: Debie Chirco-Macdonald, Coastal Watershed Council 831.464.9200 volunteer@coastalws.org | To participate please plan to attend one of four training opportunities:
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| May 10, Thursday |
2007 Wildland Weed Control Courses |
Location: Rancho San Antonio Preserve, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, Los Altos Website: www.cal-ipc.org/fieldcourses |
Cal-IPC control courses provide practical demonstrations of weed control methods, taught by invasive weed experts with years of on- the-ground experience. Courses focus on locally important weeds and cover a spectrum of techniques including mechanical, chemical, and cultural controls, revegetation and propagation. |
| Agenda (54K PDF) | DPR: 7.5 credit hours/course. |
| May 12, Saturday 11:30 am - 12:30 pm |
Tarplant Hill's 1st Anniversary |
| Location: Ohlone Parkway across from Landmark Elementary School | Come celebrate six acres of open space for you, for me, for critters ~ for ever! Refreshments ~ Guided Walks ~ Plant freebies! |
| Contact: Watsonville Wetlands Watch @ 831.72.1156 | http://www.watsonvillewetlandswatch.org |
| May 17 - 19 | 2007 Annual Conference of the California Native Grasslands Association and Cal-Pac SRM Spring Meeting & Field Tour |
Location:
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May 17—Tuition-based Workshops and Complimentary BBQ Social May 18—Technical Sessions and Banquet May 19—Field Trips and Tuition-based Grass ID workshop |
| Info and Registration (666K PDF) | California Native Grasslands Assoc.: www.cnga.org |
| May 20, Sunday 12:00 noon |
Rain Harvesting Seminar |
| Location: Scotts Valley Sprinkler, 5010 Scotts Valley Drive, Scotts Valley | To register call Scotts Valley Sprinkler - 831.438.6450 Reservations required. |
| June 12, Tuesday 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm |
URBAN WATCH MONITORING PROGRAM VOLUNTEER Training |
| Location: Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Office 299 Foam Street, Monterey 93940 |
Volunteers are need for the Urban Watch Monitoring Program.
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| Contact: Monterey Bay Sanctuary Citizen Watershed Monitoring Network 831.647.4277 or bhoover@monitoring network.org |
This program is funded by the Cities of Monterey and Pacific Grove in collaboration with the Coastal Watershed Council, the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and the Stormwater and Education Alliance. |
| June 19, Tuesday 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
Sanctuary Water Quality Walk N’ Talk |
| Location: Seaside City Council Chambers 440 Harcourt Avenue Seaside, CA |
The public is invited to learn about the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and the quality of water flowing off our streets. Join us for a FREE guided walk from Seaside City Hall, through the Laguna Grande lake system to the beaches of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. |
| Contact: Anna Holden, 831-647-4227 or anna.holden@noaa.gov |
Urban runoff is one of the largest sources of pollution in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and throughout the country. Come learn how to help keep the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary clean and healthy! |
| June 23 , Saturday 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
free hands-on Wormshop |
Location: Scarborough Gardens, 33 El Pueblo Road, Scotts Valley |
Learn how worms can eat your food scraps and make beautiful vermicompost for your garden. The County of Santa Cruz makes it easy for you to learn how and get started. Attend a Wormshop, where Master Composters will teach you everything you need to know and help you set up your own worm bin.
A great way to compost for people living in small houses or apartments. |
| Contact: www.ecoact.org/ Events/index.htm |
OPTIONAL: If you wish, you may set up a worm bin to take home after the workshop ($20 materials fee for worms and bin or $10 for worms only). Call 831.427.3452 to reserve materials. |
| June 27, Wednesday 8:30 am - 1:00 pm |
Trees, Streams, and Fish in the Upper Salinas River Watershed |
| Location: UC Cooperative Extension Auditorium, 2156 Sierra Way, Suite C, San Luis Obispo |
This workshop will address: 1) A UCCE study of the role of oak woodlands and large wood in streams in forming fish habitat, and steelhead distribution and habitat use in the Upper Salinas River watershed, 2) Oak recruitment and regeneration, 3) Parameters controlling water temperature in streams, and 4) The purpose of the Tri County Fish Team and their management goals, and current activities including fish passage and restoration projects. Speakers will include: Lisa Thompson, Fishery Biologist UC Davis, Bill Tietje UC Cooperative Extension and IHRMP Program at Berkeley, Royce Larson UC Cooperative Extension, Rick Hawley and Freddy Otte from the Tri County Fish Team. |
| RSVP To: 805.781.5940 | No Charge |
| July 4, Wednesday 11:00 am - 1:00 pm |
beach cleanup |
| Location: Twin Lakes Beach Santa Cruz County | The Cleaner Beaches Coalition invites you to help keep Santa Cruz County beaches and the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary clean all year long! Simply show up at 11 am. Trash bags, recycling bags, and latex gloves will be provided. |
Contact: Aleah Lawrence-Pine @ 831.462.5660 or alpine@saveourshores.org |
The Cleaner Beaches Coalition member organizations are Save Our Shores, Surfrider Foundation, Pack Your Trash, and Ecology Action. MAP and Directions (243K PDF) |
| July 5, Thursday 11:00 am - 1:00 pm |
beach cleanup |
| Location: Main Beach Santa Cruz County | The Cleaner Beaches Coalition invites you to help keep Santa Cruz County beaches and the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary clean all year long! Simply show up at 11 am. Trash bags, recycling bags, and latex gloves will be provided. |
Contact: Aleah Lawrence-Pine @ 831.462.5660 or alpine@saveourshores.org |
The Cleaner Beaches Coalition member organizations are Save Our Shores, Surfrider Foundation, Pack Your Trash, and Ecology Action. MAP and Directions (243K PDF) |
| July 7, Saturday 11:00 am - 1:00 pm |
beach cleanup |
| Location: Moran - 26th Beach Santa Cruz County | The Cleaner Beaches Coalition invites you to help keep Santa Cruz County beaches and the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary clean all year long! Simply show up at 11 am. Trash bags, recycling bags, and latex gloves will be provided. |
Contact: Aleah Lawrence-Pine @ 831.462.5660 or alpine@saveourshores.org |
The Cleaner Beaches Coalition member organizations are Save Our Shores, Surfrider Foundation, Pack Your Trash, and Ecology Action. MAP and Directions (243K PDF) |
| September 15 4:00 - 6:00 PM |
Free Home composting Workshop |
| Location: Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, Floriculture Exhibit Patio, 2601 East Lake Ave., Watsonville | Attend a composting workshop at the County Fair! Pre-register and receive a $20 discount on a compost bin! |
| Contact: Sherry Lee Bryan [email] |
For more info visit: http://santacruzcountyfair.com/ |
| September 15 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Annual Coastal Cleanup |
| Location: All beaches and select waterways, Santa Cruz County | The Santa Cruz County Annual Coastal Cleanup is a great way for you to give back to your community. You can make a difference! Simply show up to your beach or waterway cleanup location of choice at 9 AM on September 15th. Each cleanup location will have a Captain who will provide you with cleanup bags and instructions. Please be sure to bring gloves, sun protection, and water to ensure you enjoy your cleanup experience.
If you have a group of 10 or more people, please email or call our Cleanup Coordinator so that we can send you to a location that will be best served by a large group. |
| Contact: Aleah Lawrence-Pine 831-462-5660 alpine@saveourshores.org |
This event is organized by the Cleaner Beaches Coalition: Save Our Shores, Surfrider Foundation, Pack Your Trash, and Ecology Action. |
| September 18 & 19 | 26th biennial groundwater conference & 16th groundwater resources association annual meeting "CALIFORNIA'S WATER FUTURE: EXPANDING THE ROLE OF GROUNDWATER" |
| Location: Sacramento Convention Center, Sacramento, CA | Featured Topics: * Preparing for Climate Change |
| Agenda (online) | For more information and to register visit: |
| September 20 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
2007 California watershed forum |
| Location: CalEPA Building, 1001 I Street, Sacramento, CA | A roundtable discussion to create a statewide watershed program |
| Contact: Mary Lee Knecht marylee@watershednetwork.org | AGENDA (online) Register (online) |
| September 23 1:00 - 4:00 PM |
First flush volunteer training Classroom training for half moon bay region |
| Location: Gulf of the Farallones Marine Sanctuary Office 991 Marine Drive, The Presidio, San Francisco, CA 94129 DIRECTIONS (link) |
Each year, the first rain event of the season washes urban pollutants off of the streets and into storm drains, eventually entering the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. We need your help to collect water samples from 37 storm drain outfalls in Half Moon Bay, Santa Cruz, Capitola, Seaside, Monterey, Pacific Grove, and Carmel-by-the-Sea during the first major rain of the season. To learn more, please plan on attending a classroom and field training. |
Please RSVP to: MBS Citizen Watershed Monitoring Network (831) 647-4227 |
No experience necessary! FLYER (68 KB PDF) |
| September 25 6:30 - 8:30 PM |
First flush volunteer training Classroom training for Santa Cruz and Capitola |
| Location:Harbor High School, room S-9, 300 La Fonda Ave | Each year, the first rain event of the season washes urban pollutants off of the streets and into storm drains, eventually entering the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. We need your help to collect water samples from 37 storm drain outfalls in Half Moon Bay, Santa Cruz, Capitola, Seaside, Monterey, Pacific Grove, and Carmel-by-the-Sea during the first major rain of the season. To learn more, please plan on attending a classroom and field training. |
| Please RSVP to: MBS Citizen Watershed Monitoring Network (831) 647-4227 anna.holden@noaa.gov (San Mateo and Monterey Counties) Or Coastal Watershed Council (831) 464-9200 or volunteer@coastalws.org (Santa Cruz County) |
No experience necessary! FLYER (68 KB PDF) |
| September 26 7:00-3:30 |
7th annual environmental compliance workshop |
| Location: Sherwood Hall, Salinas | "Environmental sustainability and practical solutions to going green" This workshop includes a breakout session on "Ag industry compliance and environmental alternatives" PCA Credits will be available Spanish translation available |
| For additional questions, please call (831) 755-4511. | Agenda and registration form (PDF) |
| September 29 1:00 - 3:00 |
Free Home composting Workshop |
| Location: Cabrillo College Botanical Gardens, 6500 Soquel Dr., Aptos | Attend a Free Composting Workshop at the Cabrillo College Botanical Garden! Pre-register and receive a $20 discount on a compost bin! |
| Contact: Sherry Lee Bryan [email] |
For more info visit: |
| Ocober 6 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
Beach Cleanup |
| Location: Manresa State Beach Santa Cruz County | The Cleaner Beaches Coalition invites you to help keep Santa Cruz County beaches and the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary clean all year long!
Simply show up to the beach at 11 AM, or contact Laura Kasa with Save Our Shores for more details. Trash bags, recycling bags, and latex gloves will be provided. |
| Contact: Aleah Lawrence-Pine 831-462-5660 alpine@saveourshores.org |
For more info visit: http://www.saveourshores.org/ |
| October 20 | Sea haborfest |
| Location: Santa Cruz Harbor | Come to the "Trees to Sea Celebration" OPEN HOUSE at the Santa Cruz Harbor, full of events, exhibits, information booths, boat tours, boat rides and much more!! |
| More information: www.SantaCruzHarbor.org | |
| October 20 1:00-3:00 |
Free home composting workshop |
| Location: Camp Joy Gardens, 131 Camp Joy Rd., Boulder Creek | Master Composters will teach you the art and science of turning your kitchen and yard waste into an organic fertilizer. The workshop provides a general overview of composting including what makes composting happen, what should and shouldn't be composted, different techniques for making compost, composting with worms, and how to use compost and mulch in the garden. Residents of the unincorporated area of Santa Cruz County and residents of the City of Scotts Valley who pre-register for the workshop are eligible to recieve a $20 discount on an Earth Machine compost bin! |
| For more info, visit http://www.ecoact.org/Events/index.htm | |
| October 23-25 | headwaters to oceans (H2o) conference |
| Location: The Westin Long Beach 333 East Ocean Boulevard Long Beach, California 90802 |
The conference will cover a spectrum of coastal issues, including shoreline preservation, water quality, wetland acquisition and watershed restoration, desalination and marine debris. |
| For more info, click here | |
| November 3 11:00-1:00 |
Beach Cleanup |
| Location: TBD | The Cleaner Beaches Coalition invites you to help keep Santa Cruz County beaches and the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary clean all year long!
Simply show up to the beach at 11 AM, or contact Laura Kasa with Save Our Shores for more details. Trash bags, recycling bags, and latex gloves will be provided. |
Contact: |
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| November 16 6:00-8:00 PM |
Green drinks, cool ideas |
| Location: Greenspace, 1122 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz | Please join Ecology Action and Santa Cruz Next for the launch of Green Drinks, Cool Ideas, a monthly forum for creative solutions and critical thinking about climate change and sustainability. Featuring: Anders Muller of Baltic Sea Solutions. He'll discuss the Danish island of Lolland's transition to an economy based in renewable energy, as well as Lolland's recently signed climate-solutions compact with Santa Cruz. |
| Contact: Elizabeth Thompson: ethompson@ecoact.org |
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| December 1 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
beach cleanup |
| Location: TBD | The Cleaner Beaches Coalition invites you to help keep Santa Cruz County beaches and the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary clean all year long!
Simply show up to the beach at 11 AM, or contact Laura Kasa with Save Our Shores for more details. Trash bags, recycling bags, and latex gloves will be provided. |
| Contact: (831) 462-5660 alpine@saveourshores.org |
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| January 26, Thursday 8:00am - 11:45am |
2006 Annual Caneberry Meeting/Junta Anual de Mora 2006 |
| Location: University of California Cooperative Extension 1432 Freedom Blvd., Watsonville, CA 95076 |
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| Contact: Mark Bolda 831.763.8040 or mpbolda@ucdavis.edu | All meeting participants are invited to stay for lunch, which will be served following the last presentation. Todos los participantes son invitados para el almuerzo, lo que se servirá a terminar la reunion. |
| AGENDA (77K PDF) | Continuing education credits will be applied for. Please call ahead for arrangements of special needs; every effort will be made to accommodate full participation. |
| February 9, Thursday 7:20am - 12:20pm |
2006 Annual Central Coast Strawberry Meeting |
| Location: Elks Lodge 121 Martinelli Street Watsonville, CA, 95076 |
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| Contact: Mark Bolda 831.763.8040 or mpbolda@ucdavis.edu | All meeting participants are invited to stay for lunch, which will be served following the last presentation. |
| AGENDA (101K PDF) | Continuing education credits will be applied for. Please call ahead for arrangements of special needs; every effort will be made to accommodate full participation. Spanish translation will be available. |
| February 14, Tuesday 8:00am - 11:00am |
Avocado Series: AVOCADO PRODUCTION IN A NEW ERA |
| Location: Cooperative Extension Auditorium, 2156 Sierra Way San Luis Obispo, CA |
On February 14th we will have the second in our 2005/2006 seasonal series of UCCE/Avocado Commission/Avocado Society meetings. Your continued attendance is important to all of our sponsors! |
| Contact: Mary Bianchi, Farm Advisor 805.781.5949 or mlbianchi@ucdavis.edu | AGENDA (81K PDF) |
| February 13 & 14, Monday & Tuesday 8:00am - 12:00 noon |
2 Sustainable Ecosystem workshops |
Feb 13 Location: Paso Robles City Library Feb 14 Location: |
Topics to be addressed include:
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Contact: Jill Whitacre 805.369.2288 or jill@vineyardteam.org RSVP by Feb. 10 |
Practical hands on meeting with 4 Ag Waiver Approved hours Free lunch is included at both Ecosystem Workshops as well as coffee and donuts in the morning. |
| AGENDA (18K PDF) | For more information please contact: Jill Whitacre 805.369.2288 or jill@vineyardteam.org |
| February 16, Thursday 8:00am - 12:00 noon |
Water, Nutrient, & Pesticide Management Seminar |
| Location: University of California Cooperative Extension 1432 Freedom Blvd., Watsonville, CA 95076 |
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| Contact: Chris Goodson 831.227.5404 or goodsonwq@yahoo.com | Simultaneous Spanish Translation Water Quality and PCO/PCA credits pending |
| AGENDA (550K PDF) | Brought to you as part of the Regional Irrigation and Fertilization Management Assistance Program, and: • UC Cooperative Extension & UC Small Farm Program • Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency • San Mateo and Santa Cruz County Farm Bureaus • Central Coast Ag. Water Quality Coalition • Community Alliance with Family Farmers |
| February, 21 Tuesday 7:45am - 3:00pm |
2006 Irrigation/Nutrient Management Meeting & Cover Crop Field Day |
| Location: Monterey County Agricultural Center 1432 Abbott Street Salinas, CA 93901 & USDA 1572 Old Stage Road Salinas, CA 93908 |
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| Contact: Richard Smith 831.759.7357 rifsmith@ucdavis.edu or Michael Cahan 831.759.7377 mdcahn@ucdavis.edu | Simultaneous Spanish Translation
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| March 2, Thursday 9:00am - 3:00pm |
Fixing Gullies with Willows II |
| Location: San Mateo County Farm Bureau 765 Main St. Half Moon Bay, CA |
Discussion and "Hands-On" Application of Bioengineering for Gully Control |
| Contact: 650.726.4660 or 650.560.0232 | This workshop will be held in both classroom and field locations to discuss, demonstrate, and implement a variety of bioengineering techniques. Wear comfortable work clothes. Bring a pencil and paper for the classroom and gloves and boots for the field!! Rain or Shine! |
| SAFETY TIPS (111K PDF) | Lunch: Pitch in for Sandwich delivery or bring your own. |
| March 9, Thursday 8:30am - 12:00 noon |
CENTRAL COAST COUNTIES WALNUT INSTITUTE |
| Location: 649 SAN BENITO STREET VETERANS MEMORIAL BUILDING HOLLISTER, CA |
This is the annual University of California Cooperative extension meeting for walnut growers in the central coast region of California. |
| Contact: William Coates, Farm Advisor 831.637.5346 bwwcoates@ucdavis.edu | Topics will include:
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| AGENDA (49K PDF) | Continuing education credit has been applied for – 0.5 hour of Laws and Regulations and 1.0 hours of other pest management. All day parking is available on the south and east sides of the Veteran’s Building. All other parking is 2 hour. Enter building from the main (west) entrance facing San Benito Street. |
March 14, Tuesday |
Sustainable Winegrowing Practices |
| Location: Blackstone Winery, 800 South Alta Street, Gonzales, CA |
This workshop will offer an opportunity for growers and vintners to learn about a diversity of practices and practical experiences related to ecosystem management, from wildlife and habitat management, to water quality protection methods, and integrated pest management, focused on mite control. 2 hours of pest management continuing education credit will be available. |
| Contact: Monterey County Vintners and Growers Association (Carolyn Woodhall) at 831-375-9400 to sign up. |
Sponsored by: The CA Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance The Monterey County Vintners and Growers Association Central Coast Vineyard Team |
| AGENDA (14K PDF) | 11:00 to noon - Business meeting for Monterey Vintners & Growers Association 12:00- 4:15 pm: Lunch followed by speakers on Hot topics in sustainable winegrowing |
| March 15,16,17 Wed, Thurs & Friday 9:00am - 11:00am |
Three Pesticide Handler & Pest Identification Trainings in SPANISH |
| Location March 15: Estancia Vineyard Shop, 1775 Metz Road, Soledad, CA March 16: Premier Coastal Vineyard Shop, 7650 Palmer Road, Los Alamos CA March 17: Meridian Vineyard Shop, 7000 Highway 46 East, Paso Robles |
Local Pest Control Advisors, including Robert Gullien with Scheid Vineyards (MONT) & Fabian Grandoli Your best scouts are those who are in your vineyard on a regular basis – You can’t afford for your
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| Contact: Jill Whitacre 805.369.2288 or jill@vineyardteam.org | Coffee & Donuts will be provided. BRING A FRIEND! It’s FREE!! |
| Flyer (44K PDF) | PA/PCA credits applied for. These meetings will be conducted in SPANISH. |
| March 15, Wednesday 8:00am - 5:00pm |
7th Annual Monterey Bay Region AgExpo / AgSeminar: Spanish Program |
| Location: Spreckels Veterans Memorial Building Spreckels, CA 93962 |
Illegal Pesticide Utilization Pesticide Drift Pesticide Regulations and Compliance Pesticide Investigations New Pesticide Enforcement Policy Penalties & Reinforcement Actions Plant Diseases Diagnosis Lab Alternatives to Methyl Bromide |
| Contact: Victor Pongo 831.759.7325: Spanish Teo Gonzalez 831.724.5025: Spanish Maria Vidauri 831.763.5433: Spanish Dr. U Win 831.594.7759: English |
Fumigation Chemigation & Backflow Prevention Rules & Regulations Water Quality Monitoring (Ag Waiver) Recycling Traffic & Transportation Safety Farm Theft Prevention Growers & Family Health |
| Agenda & Registration (206K PDF) |
Pre-registration is required. The cost is $10/person. Strawberry growers may register for free. (registration paid for by the Cal Strawberry Commission) |
| March 20 & 21, Monday & Tuesday 7:30am - 12:00 noon |
2 Energy Efficiency workshops |
March 20 Location: Paso Robles City Library March 21 Location: TBA in Santa Maria |
For more information please contact: Jill Whitacre 805.369.2288 or jill@vineyardteam.org |
| March 24, Friday 1:00pm - 5:00pm |
CENTRAL COAST WINEGRAPE SEMINAR |
| Location: Monterey County Agricultural Center Richard W. Nutter Conference Room 1432 Abbott Street, Salinas, CA, 93901 |
Topics will Include:
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| Contact: Larry Bettiga, Farm Advisor Viticulture ljbettiga@ucdavis.edu or 831.759.7350 | AGENDA (67K PDF) |
| April 11, Tuesday 8:00am - 10:00am |
Avocado Series: AVOCADO PRODUCTION IN A NEW ERA |
| Location: Cooperative Extension Auditorium, 2156 Sierra Way San Luis Obispo, CA |
On April 11th we will have the third in our 2005/2006 seasonal series of UCCE/Avocado Commission/Avocado Society meetings. Your continued attendance is important to all of our sponsors! |
| Contact: Mary Bianchi, Farm Advisor 805.781.5949 or mlbianchi@ucdavis.edu | The detailed agenda can be viewed at http://calendar.ucanr.org/eventdisplay.cfm?caleventnum=14066 |
| April 28, Friday 12:00pm - 4:00pm |
EXPLORING ENVIRONMENTAL LABELING FOR SUSTAINABLE VINEYARDS |
| Location: Jankris Winery Direction available at www.jankriswinery.com |
THIS WORKSHOP WILL OFFER THE OPPORTUNITY FOR WINE INDUSTRY MEMBERS TO LEARN ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL LABELING: CREATION AND CREDIBILITY OF AN ECO-LABEL, MARKETING OF AN ECO-LABEL, AND ONGOING EFFORTS ON THE CENTRAL COAST TOWARDS CERTIFYING SUSTAINABLY-GROWN WINE GRAPES. |
Contact: Gaylene Ewing at 805.369.CCVT or gaylene@vineyardteam.org |
FREE for Members! $20 for Non-Members Lunch Included |
| Agenda (44K PDF) | |
| May 11, Thursday 9:00am - 11:00am |
Equipment Demo |
| Location: Blind Faith Vineyard Corner of Hog Canyon & Von Dollen Road San Miguel, CA |
COME SEE THESE EQUIPMENT DEMONSTRATIONS:
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| Contact: Gaylene Ewing at 805.369.CCVT or gaylene@vineyardteam.org | The goal of the equipment demonstration is for vineyard growers/owners to be able to come to one location and see the options for sprayers, in addition to a few other pieces, run side-by-side in the vineyard. This is an opportunity for YOU to see how each piece works, to consider which one may work best for YOU and if YOU would like to incorporate your products into YOUR farming operation. CCVT tailgate meetings are casual events designed to promote grower-to-grower interaction. |
| Hosted by Central Coast Vineyard Team, Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance & Mesa Vineyard Management | COFFEE & DONUTS IN THE MORNING... FREE BBQ LUNCH TO FOLLOW |
| May 23, Tuesday 3:00pm - 4:30pm |
Swales Field Day: |
Location: ALBA’s Triple M Ranch Contact: Rebecca Thislethwaite @ 831.682.6812 or rebecca@albafarmers.org |
ALBA received a grant to install infiltration swales and study the effects these swales have on increasing water infiltration and reducing erosion downhill. Come learn what a swale is, how to build it, and why they are an effective, low-cost, low-tech way to decrease erosion. We will also teach you how to make a simple A-frame to help set a swale on contour. |
| FLYER (799K PDF) | With funding from the NRCS CIG program, Altria, and the State Water Resources Control Board. |
| May 24, Wednesday 8:00 am - 11:00 am |
WEED Control |
| Location: Sunnybrook Vineyard 5595 Creston Road Paso Robles CA |
Join us for a morning at Sunnybrook Ranch to visit the site of current research conducted by the Central Coast Vineyard Team and Cal Poly, SLO on reduced risk practices for weed control in Central Coast vineyards. |
Contact: Gaylene Ewing at 805.369.2288 or gaylene@vineyardteam.org Website: www.vineyardteam.org |
Topics will include:
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| Registration requested by 12:00 pm May 22nd. | DPR & Ag Waiver credits applied for FREE!! Coffee & Donuts Provided |
| May 26, Friday 9:00am - 11:00am |
Equipment Demo: CCVT SPRAYER RODEO |
| Location: Gaia Vineyard 4300 West HWY 246 Santa Barbara County (Look for Signs) |
COME SEE THESE EQUIPMENT DEMONSTRATIONS:
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| Contact: Gaylene Ewing at 805.369.CCVT or gaylene@vineyardteam.org | The goal of the equipment demonstration is for vineyard growers/owners to be able to come to one location and see the options for sprayers, in addition to a few other pieces, run side-by-side in the vineyard. This is an opportunity for YOU to see how each piece works, to consider which one may work best for YOU and if YOU would like to incorporate your products into YOUR farming operation. CCVT tailgate meetings are casual events designed to promote grower-to-grower interaction. |
| Hosted by Central Coast Vineyard Team & Coastal Vineyard Care Associates | COFFEE & DONUTS IN THE MORNING... FREE BBQ LUNCH TO FOLLOW |
| June 6, Tuesday 9:00 am - 12:00 noon |
Fertigation Workshop: For growers in the Elkhorn watershed and surrounding |
Location: ALBA Triple M Ranch 420 Hall Road |
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| Contact: Craig Ficenec @ 831.682.6813 | Delivered IN SPANISH |
| FLYER (368K PDF) | Lunch served after the workshop |
| June 7, Wednesday 9:00 am - 12:00 noon |
Fertigation Workshop: For growers in the Gabilan watershed and surrounding |
Location: ALBA Triple M Ranch 420 Hall Road |
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| Contact: Craig Ficenec @ 831.682.6813 | Delivered IN SPANISH |
| FLYER (368K PDF) | Lunch served after the workshop |
| June 8, Thursday 8:00 am - 2:00 pm Lunch Included |
Central Coast Winery & Vineyard Energy Efficiency Workshop |
| Location: Marriott Santa Ynez Valley 555 McMurray Rd Buellton, CA |
The workshop is designed for winery Facility Managers, Operations Managers and Vineyard Managers although other employees are also welcome to attend. |
Contact: lisa@wineinstitute.org Fax registration form to: 415.543.5882 |
The workshop will cover: • Energy evaluation and planning strategies • Best practices for energy management in vineyards and wineries • Information on renewable energy opportunities • Update on PG&E programs including: free winery energy audits, equipment rebates, technical support services and new resources, and • Development of an action plan for improving practices and scores in the energy efficiency chapter of the Code of Sustainable Winegrowing Workbook. |
| Flyer (52K PDF) Registration (117K PDF) |
To register, please complete and return the registration form via fax. |
| June 15, Thursday 9:00 am - 11:00 am |
20 Species of Cover Crops PLanted Side by Side |
| Location: Halter Ranch Vineyards 8910 Adelaida Road Paso Robles, CA |
Since November 2005, CCVT Staff, with assistance from UCCE, have planted and monitored 20 different species of cover crops at Halter Ranch (Westside Paso Robles) for the purpose of identifying suitable cover crop species for use in Central Coast vineyards. This Tailgate Meeting will focus on the information gained from the cover crop trial as well as an introduction of Mark Battany’s newly developed soil loss measurement tool. |
| Contact: Gaylene Ewing at 805.369.CCVT or gaylene@vineyardteam.org | THIS MEETING WILL BE PRESENTED IN BOTH ENGLISH & SPANISH 2 Ag Waiver hours approved & 2 PA/PCA hours applied for |
| Flyer and Directions (105K PDF) | Registration requested by 12:00 p.m June 13th. Please indicate if Spanish translation requested. |
| June 26, Monday 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm |
Ag Regulations: Learn to manage them instead of letting them manage you |
| Contact: ALBA @ 831.758.1469 | A free new software tool called AgComplyIT has been developed that will help you identify the state and federal regulations that affect your production operation. The tool is in English and Spanish. Bi-lingual resource people from this area have been trained to use the program and work with you to create your own plan based on the regulations that apply to your specific agricultural situation. All your information remains private and is not recorded or passed on to any agency. |
Flyer (103K PDF) Fact Sheet (124K PDF) Spanish Flyer (219K PDF) |
ALBA will host a workshop to train bi-lingual representatives of agencies and community organizations in how to use the program and assist Spanish speaking producers to create their own compliance plan. The workshop will be in English and anyone who wants to learn about the new AgComplyIT is welcome. The workshop and the AgComplyIT tool are free. |
| July 6, Thursday 10:00 am - 12:00 noon |
Workshop on the Two Spotted Spider Mite in Strawberries In Spanish |
Location: UCCE Extension AGENDA (192K PDF) |
10:00 Welcome and introductions of the participants |
| Contact: Chris Goodson @ 831.277.5404 or goodsonwq@yahoo.com | Sponsored by University of California Cooperative Extension, Central Coast Agricultural Water Quality Coalition, California Strawberry Commission, and Santa Cruz County Resource Conservation District |
| July 11-12 (Spanish) July 13-14 (English) |
Joint Arizona, California, and Tribal Pesticide safety Train-the-Trainer Workshop |
| Location: Salinas, CA | This workshop will train pesticide safety educators (growers, outreach workers, labor contractors, commercial/custom applicators, etc.) who operate in multiple jurisdictions (California, Arizona, and on Tribal lands) by clarifying responsibilities under the Federal, State (Arizona and California) and Tribal codes. This course will qualify you in both states to be a trainer for WPS. |
| Contact: Deborah Atkinson Arizona Department of Agriculture Fax: (602) 542-0466 Phone: (602) 542-3579 E-mail: datkinson@azda.gov |
Registration is FREE, however SPACE IS LIMITED to 50 people. Please register early to reserve a space in the workshop and to ensure that you will receive handout materials. |
| Crop Notes / Registration (618K PDF) |
Registration can be found for english and spanish classes on pages 6-9 of the crop notes newletter. |
| July 18, Tuesday 8:00 am - 11:00 am |
Argentine Ant & Mealybug Solutions |
| Location: Paragon Vineyard 5878 Edna Road San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 |
Agenda Includes . . .
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| Contact: Gaylene Ewing at 805.369.CCVT or gaylene@vineyardteam.org | COST: FREE!!! Donuts and Coffee will be provided |
| Registration requested by 12:00 p.m. on July 16th. | 3 PA/PCA and 3 Ag Waiver hours applied for |
| July 18 - 20 | Central Coast Field School |
| Location: Arroyo Grande, CA | Culvert and Road Drainage Practices to Protect and Benefit Salmon and Steelhead in the Central Coast Region |
| Contact: Central Coast Salmon Enhancement at 805.473.8221 | The course will include several sessions in the field. At a minimum the following topics and examples will be covered in the course: For a complete listing, check out the flyer. |
| Registration and Flyer (133K PDF) | Course cost: $100 (fees are non-refundable) Includes lodging for May 16-17, and class materials. Space is limited to 30 participants. |
| July 19, Wednesday 8:30 am - 2:00 pm |
Monterey County Winery & Vineyard Energy Efficiency Workshop |
| Location: Chateau Julien Wine Estate 8940 Carmel Valley Road Carmel, CA 93923 |
The workshop is designed for winery Facility Managers, Operations Managers and Vineyard Managers although other employees are also welcome to attend. The workshop will cover: • Energy evaluation and planning strategies • Best practices for energy management in vineyards and wineries • Information on renewable energy opportunities • Update on PG&E programs including: free winery energy audits, equipment rebates, technical support services and new resources, and • Development of an action plan for improving practices and scores in the energy efficiency chapter of the Code of Sustainable Winegrowing Workbook. |
| Contact: Lisa Francioni @ 415.356.7545 or lisa@wineinstitute.org | The energy workshops are free of charge to participants and are funded through PG&E’s energy efficiency programs under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission. |
Flyer (52K PDF) Registration Form (150K PDF) |
Space is limited and registration is required. |
| July 25, Tuesday 8:00 am - 12:00 noon |
Biological control of insect vegetable pests on the Central Coast: A short-course for PCAs and growers |
Location: Monterey County Agricultural Center |
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| Contact: Bill Chaney @ 831.759.7359 | PARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO BRING INSECT SAMPLES FOR IDENTIFICATION. |
| Sponsored by UCCE Monterey County, UC SAREP, and Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) | Continuing education credits have been requested. Please call ahead for arrangements and special needs. |
| August 2, Wednesday Two Seminars, Same Day 8:00 am - 11:00 am OR 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm |
"Cut the Crap” Seminar |
Location: Afternoon Session: |
Everything You Need to Know about Organic Amendments for Perennial Crops:
Please register by July 31st. To register or request directions email gaylene@vineyardteam.org or call 805.369.2288 |
| Contact: Gaylene Ewing at 805.369.CCVT or gaylene@vineyardteam.org | Please register by July 31st by calling or emailing Gaylene Ewing. |
| Flyer (142K PDF) | THIS MEETING IS APPROVED FOR 3 AG WAIVER & PCA/PA CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS |
| Aug 3, Thursday 8:00 am - 11:00 am |
CAFO Proposed Rule Public Meetings |
| Lcoation: CalEPA Building Byron Sher Auditorium 1001 I Street Sacramento, CA 95814 |
EPA is proposing to revise the NPDES permitting requirements (Section 122) and Effluent Limitations Guidelines (Section 412) for CAFOs in response to the order issued by the Second Circuit Court of Appeals in Waterkeeper Alliance et al. v. EPA, 399 F.3d 486 (2nd Cir. 2005). This proposed rule responds to the court order while furthering the statutory goal of restoring and maintaining the nation's water quality and effectively ensuring that CAFOs properly manage manure generated by their operations. |
| More Information: EPA CAFO NPDES Website |
Comments are due for this proposed rule by August 14, 2006. See the preamble and regulatory text below for details on how to comment on the revised CAFO Rule. |
| Aug 23, Wednesday 8:30 am - 12:00 noon |
Fertigation Class: |
| Location: 2547 Freedom Blvd, Watsonville Located in the raspberry field that's across the street from Pacific Firewood and Lumber; signs will be posted |
Spanish and English
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| Contact: Chris Goodson @ 831.227.5404 or goodsonwq@yahoo.com Call to reserve a space. |
Instructors: |
English Flyer (262K PDF) Spanish Flyer (263K PDF) |
3 hours of water quality credit approved by The Regional Water Quality Control Board |
| Aug 30, Wednesday 10:00 - 12:00 |
Organic Strawberry Seminar Series Session 1: Fertility Management in Organic Strawberries |
| Location: UCCE Auditorium 1432 Freedom Blvd. Watsonville, CA, 95076 |
In English with Spanish Interpretation Learn about basics and updated information on fertility and pest management in organic strawberry production. This is the first workshop of a three part series. |
| Contact: Mark Bolda 831.763.8040 | 10:00-10:50 Mineral nutrition of strawberries. Mark Bolda, UCCE 10:50-11:40 Fertility management in organic strawberries. Joji Muramoto, CASFS-UCSC 11:40-12:00 Discussion and wrap up |
Enlgish Flyer (107K PDF) Spanish Flyer (121K PDF) |
Cosponsored by Department of Environmental Studies at University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC), Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems (CASFS), University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE), USDA-Agricultural Research Service, Agriculture and Land-Based Training Association (ALBA), California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF), and Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF). |
| Sept 12, Tuesday 9:00 am - 12:00 noon |
Agroterrorism Awareness Seminar |
| Location: UCCE Richard W. Nutter Conference Room 1432 Abbott St. Salinas CA 93901 |
local growers and PCAs are invited to attend a half-day, hands-on training seminar on agroterrorism awareness. The speakers will address issues on agricultural biosecurity and plant diagnostic and control systems. The meeting will present the concepts and practical principles of awareness, preparedness, diagnostics, and identification of high risk pests and diseases. |
| Contact: Steven Koike @ 831.759.7356 or stkoike@ucdavis.edu | Local agribusiness will benefit from the training that the National Plant Diagnostic Network and industry experts will be offering. Growers, fresh processing plant managers and operators, and PCAs are encouraged to attend. |
| Sept 13, Wednesday 10:00 - 12:00 |
Organic Strawberry Seminar Series Session 2: Soil-Borne Disease Management in Organic Strawberries |
| Location: UCCE Auditorium 1432 Freedom Blvd. Watsonville, CA, 95076 |
In English with Spanish Interpretation Learn about basics and updated information on fertility and pest management in organic strawberry production. This is the second workshop of a three part series. |
| Contact: Mark Bolda 831.763.8040 | 10:00-10:50 Biology and ecology of soilborne pathogens. Steve Koike, UCCE 10:50-11:40 Integrated approaches for Verticillium wilt in organic strawberries. Joji Muramoto, CASFS-UCSC 11:40-12:00 Discussion and wrap up |
Enlgish Flyer (107K PDF) Spanish Flyer (121K PDF) |
Cosponsored by Department of Environmental Studies at University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC), Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems (CASFS), University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE), USDA-Agricultural Research Service, Agriculture and Land-Based Training Association (ALBA), California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF), and Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF). |
| Sept 14, Thursday 8:30 am - 3:00 pm |
PRINCIPLES OF PREPAREDNESS FOR AGROTERRORISM AND FOOD SYSTEMS’ DISASTERS |
| Location: SLO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE UCCE DOWNSTAIRS AUDITORIUM 2156 SIERRA WAY, SAN LUIS OBISPO |
This free training will help build awareness of the threat agroterrorism places on our food supply, the economy, and the agricultural environment. Presented by Western Institute for Food, Safety and Security (WIFSS) |
Contact: Maria Vicino @ 530.297.6304 (fax) or mvicino@wifss.ucdavis.edu for registration |
COURSE WILL COVER • Intelligence gathering networks and evaluation of risks • Weapons of Mass Destruction and methods of dissemination • Hardening targets and enhancing surveillance response teams • State and federal agencies’ roles, reporting responsibilities and communication • Principles of biosecurity for agriculture and food systems |
| Flyer and Registration Form (42K pDF) | Space is limited. RSVP required. United States Department of Homeland Security does not allow non-citizens to take this course |
| Sept 20, Wednesday 10:00 - 12:00 |
Organic Strawberry Seminar Series Session 3: Arthropod Pest Management in Organic Strawberries |
| Location: UCCE Auditorium 1432 Freedom Blvd. Watsonville, CA, 95076 |
In English with Spanish Interpretation Learn about basics and updated information on fertility and pest management in organic strawberry production. This is the last workshop of a three part series. |
| Contact: Mark Bolda 831.763.8040 | 10:00-10:50 Biology and ecology of soilborne pathogens. Steve Koike, UCCE 10:50-11:40 Integrated approaches for Verticillium wilt in organic strawberries. Joji Muramoto, CASFS-UCSC 11:40-12:00 Discussion and wrap up |
Enlgish Flyer (107K PDF) Spanish Flyer (121K PDF) |
Cosponsored by Department of Environmental Studies at University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC), Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems (CASFS), University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE), USDA-Agricultural Research Service, Agriculture and Land-Based Training Association (ALBA), California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF), and Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF). |
| Sept 20 - 22, Wed - Fri | Health and Safety in Western Agriculture: Research to Practice |
| Location: Asilomar Conference Grounds, Pacific Grove | Agriculture remains one of the most hazardous occupations in the country. Come find out how research is translated into effective programs to reduce illness and injury in the agricultural workplace. |
| Contact: Conference Website |
This conference is for: Researchers, Educators, Public Health Workers, Advocacy Groups, Farm Owners, Farm Managers, and Farmworker Groups |
| October 5, Tuesday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Spanish Biological control of strawberry and vegetable pests on the Central Coast Control biológico de plagas insecto de fresa y hortalizas en la Costa Central |
| Place/Lugar: ALBA, 1700 Old Stage Road Salinas, CA 93908 | An applied workshop in Spanish on biological control and identification of natural enemies important to the management of insect pests in strawberries, broccoli, and lettuce. This workshop is for growers, PCAs, and the general public. Continuing education credits have been applied for. |
| Contact: Craig Ficenec craig@albafarmers.org | Free registration and refreshments provided. |
| Flyer (1.06MB PDF) | Offered by/Patrocinado por University of California Cooperative Extension, ALBA, and the Community Alliance with Family Farmers |
| October 14, Saturday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm |
GOT MANURE? Try Composting! Turn your livestock waste into a valuable commodity |
| Location: Hollister | Brian O’Toole is a certified Master Composter and horse owner will lead a hands-on training that includes: · Why Compost? · Composting Principles · Organic Compost · Dealing with Pathogens including E.coli · Composting Horse Manure · Monitoring your Compost · Demonstration: How to get started! |
| Contact: Angela Stuart at 831.419.8710 astuart@sccrcd.org | The training will take place at the Demonstration Site property and will include a site tour and discussion Best Management Practices for manure composting. Participants will get to see a working compost pile and hear about the owners monitoring and record keeping experience from the previous month. Attendees will also help start a new pile and learn their own monitoring techniques that they can apply on their own properties. |
| REGISTRATION & FLYER (198K PDF) |
Please register in advance by email or phone. This workshop is FREE! |
| October 24, Tuesday 8:00 am - 2:30 pm |
ABCs of Plant Nutrition and Fertilizer Management IN SPAnish |
Location: UCCE Office |
This program will provide an in-depth training on all essential plant nutrients and their use in fertilizers for the floriculture, orchard and container nursery industries. By the end of the program, participants will be able to: |
| Contact: CORF 831.479.9724 or jwills@ccfc.org |
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| Flyer, Registration, Agenda (235K PDF) | Cost: $75 |
| October 31, Tuesday 8:00 am - 12:00 noon |
Salinas Valley Weed School |
Location: Monterey County Agricultural Center Contact: Richard Smith 831.759.7357 or rifsmith@ucdavis.edu |
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| Agenda (199K PDF) | 4.0 Continuing education credits have been requested. |
| November 2 & 3, Thurs. & Fri. | Sustainable Ag Expo |
| Location: Monterey County Fairgrounds Monterey, CA |
The 2006 Sustainable Ag Expo will feature trade exhibits and an all-day educational workshop designed to help growers of various commodities and specialty crops learn how to implement sustainable practices. |
| Contact: http://www.vineyardteam.org /Expo.php |
Terrific Line Up of Topics & Speakers A.G. Kawamura, Secretary, California Department of Food & Agriculture, will be giving the event's key note address on November 3rd. |
| The earlybird discount ends on September 29, 2006. Early registration range from $150 - $200. This cost will go up by $50 after Sept. 29. |
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| November 9, Thursday | American Vineyard Central Coast Grape Expo |
| Location: Mid State Fairgrounds Paso Robles, CA |
This event is geared towards grape growers. There is no agenda at this time, but there will be presenters speaking on pest management, cutting-edge technology and other interesting topics. The event is free. |
| Contact: 559.298.6675 or http://malcolmmedia.com /ccexpo.htm |
Presented by Malcom Media Ag Publishing |
| November 9, Thursday 8:30 am - 3:00 pm |
CORF Weed Symposium |
Location: Elks Lodge |
This full-day inaugural weed symposium will focus on major weeds and their control. DPR & CCN CEUs have been requested Lunch and a special Weed Symposium binder are included in your registration. Topics and speakers include: |
| Contact: CORF office at 831/479-9724 or jwills@ccfc.org |
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| Registration and Agenda (234K PDF) | Cost: $75 |
| November 14, Tuesday 7:30 am - 12:00 noon |
2006 Plant Disease Seminar |
| Location: Monterey County Agricultural Center Richard W. Nutter Conference Room 1432 Abbott Street, Salinas, CA |
This seminar will cover a wide range of disease and research topics for vegetable,ornamental, and coastal fruit crops. |
| Contact: Steven Koike @ 831.759.7350 |
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| Agenda (270K PDF) | Continuing education credits have been requested. |
| November 15, Wednesday 8:00 am - 10:00 am |
keeping it at the root zone: salinas valley nutrient and irrigation management |
Location: ARS research fields just south of Salinas at the corner of Old Stage Road and Spence Road -Take Hwy 101 to Spence Rd. |
Purpose of the Workshop: • Provide information helpful to growers as they plan for the 2007 growing season, based on information gained working with more than 82 farms and greenhouses across the 5 county region (37 in Monterey County). • Discuss and see irrigation and nutrient management practices at work. • Inform growers of current and future services available to them. |
| Contact: RSVP to Monterey County Farm Bureau 831.751.3100 or 831.750.5875 | Flyer and Agenda (252K PDF) |
| November 15, Wednesday 10:00 am - 12:00 noon |
Field Study Workshop |
Location: ARS research fields just south of Salinas at the corner of Old Stage Road and Spence Road -Take Hwy 101 to Spence Rd. |
Michael Cahn (UCCE) and Don Weston (UCB) are wrapping up a field study and is offering a workshop. The study is looking at different field practices in an irrigated crop system and the effect of the practices on runoff and sedimentation. The practices evaluated in the study include vegetated ditch, sediment trap, and Polyacrylamide (PAM). |
Contact: Michael Cahn @ 831.759.7377 Flyer (133K PDF) |
This is a great opportunity for planners and engineers to hear from these two researchers about the project and these practices. Michael and Don will have a summary of results to present, as well as demonstrate the practices allowing us to view them in the field during an irrigation event. If you have never seen PAM application before it is quite amazing to see. |
| November 17, Friday 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
Weed Control Strategies for Organic Farmers In SPanish |
| Location: ALBA Rural Development Center 1700 Old Stage Road (south of Salinas) |
Presented in Spanish by UCCE weed specialist Steven Fennimore
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| Map and Flyer (198K PDF) | FREE! Sponsored by: UCCE and ALBA |
| November 28, Tuesday 8:00 am - 12:30 pm |
Continuing Education Seminar for Ranchers |
Location: |
Speakers Include:
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| Contact: Pre-registration 831.637.5346 |
Limited to 40 Participants |
| Agenda (65K PDF) | PCA/CCA credit approval pending |
| Dec. 7, Thursday 8:30 am - 12:00 noon |
ANNUAL ENTOMOLOGY SEMINAR |
| Location: Monterey County Agricultural Center Richard W. Nutter Conference Room 1432 Abbott Street, Salinas, CA |
This seminar will cover a research conducted within the past year regarding insect management for the central coast. |
Contact: Bill Chaney @ 831.759.7359 or wechaney@ucdavis.edu Agenda (84K PDF) |
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| December 7, Thursday 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
Food Safety Meeting |
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3:00 GAP Audits of Growing Operations 4:00 Irrigation Water Quality and Food Safety 4:30 Rules and Regulations of Composting |
| December 8, Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 noon |
Monterey Bay CAPCA |
| Location: Salinas Valley Fair Grounds 625 Division St. King City, CA |
9:00 Nutrient Mgmt Update 9:30 Soil Fertility for Veg Crop Production 10:00 Generic Chemical Market 10:40 Label Update 11:10 Label Update |
| December 14, Thursday 8:00 - 12:00 noon |
PRACTICES, PROCESSES AND NATURAL RESOURCE BENEFITS OF ORGANIC FARMING IN THE SALINAS VALLEY |
| Location: ALBA RURAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER 1700 OLD STAGE ROAD |
A workshop for agricultural or natural resource professionals. |
| Contact: Melanie Beretti @ 831.424.1036 ext.128 or melanie.beretti@rcdmonterey.org | Discussin Topics:
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| Agenda (57K PDF) | PCA, CCA, AND WATER QUALITY EDUCATION CREDITS (APPLIED FOR |
| December 14, Thursday 8:00 am - 12:00 noon |
Complete your Farm Plan Workshop - Watsonville |
| Location: UCCE Agricultural Extension Center 1432 Freedom Blvd, Watsonville, CA 95076 |
Chris Goodson will help growers complete their Farm Water Quality Plans (FWQPs). This document is the final step in completing the requirements for the Ag. Waiver which is required for all irrigated, commercial growers by the Regional Water Quality Control Board. |
| Contact: Chris Goodson @ 831.227.5404 or goodsonwq@yahoo.com | Please RSVP |
Day 1: January 11, Wednesday |
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE WORKSHOP: How to get projects on the ground DAY 1 |
| Location: Salinas Community Center 940 N. Main Street Salinas, Ca 93906 |
Day 1 will focus on federal agency responsibilities for resource protection. |
| Contact: Kelli Camara @ 831.475.5189 or Kelli.Camara@ca.usda.gov | ***Day 1 is most appropriate for NRCS employees and RCD, Farm Bureau, and others who assist landowners with conservation planning and practice implementation for Farm Bill Programs*** |
| Please RSVP by December 30. | This workshop is brought to you by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in conjunction with Sustainable Conservation and the Central Coast Agricultural Water Quality Coalition and at the request of the Agricultural Water Quality Alliance (AWQA). |
Day 2: January 12, Thursday |
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE WORKSHOP: How to get projects on the ground DAY 2 |
| Location: Salinas Community Center 940 N. Main Street Salinas, Ca 93906 |
Day 2 will focus on permitting
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| Contact: Kelli Camara @ 831.475.5189 or Kelli.Camara@ca.usda.gov | ***Day 2 is appropriate for anyone involved in resource protection*** |
| Please RSVP by December 30. | This workshop is brought to you by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in conjunction with Sustainable Conservation and the Central Coast Agricultural Water Quality Coalition and at the request of the Agricultural Water Quality Alliance (AWQA). |
| January 23, Monday 10:00am - 3:00pm |
2005-06 CONSOLIDATED GRANTS PROGRAM CONCEPT PROPOSAL APPLICANT ASSISTANCE WORKSHOPS: IN LA |
| Location: Los Angeles Water Board Auditorium, 1st Floor 320 West 4th St, Suite 200 Los Angeles, CA 90013 |
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| AGENDA (18K PDF) | |
| January 24, Tuesday 10:00am - 3:00pm |
2005-06 CONSOLIDATED GRANTS PROGRAM CONCEPT PROPOSAL APPLICANT ASSISTANCE WORKSHOPS: IN SAN LUIS OBISPO |
| Location: Regional Board Room 895 Aerovista Dr, Suite 101 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 |
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| March 4, Saturday 8:00am - 4:30pm |
Monterey Bay National Marine sanctuary Symposium: Marine Protected Areas |
| Location: California State University, Monterey Bay, University Center, 6th Street, Seaside CA |
Human activities are threatening the health of our oceans. Can new networks of marine protected areas provide a way to safeguard the marine environment and protect ocean biodiversity? |
| Agenda / Flyer (60K PDF) |
The event is FREE and no pre-registration is required. |
| April 18, Tuesday 5:00pm - 7:00pm |
Monterey Bay Green Gardener Certification Program |
| Location: Salinas Adult School 20 Sherwood Place Salinas CA |
Ecology Action is now accepting applications for the Monterey Bay Green Gardener Certification Program at the Salinas Adult School. This 10 week bilingual Ecological Landscaping course covers sustainable soil management, pest management, plant selection, efficient irrigation systems, pruning and fertilization techniques, and more! |
| Contact: Contact Sherry Bryan at 831.426.5925 ext 114 or sherry@ecoact.org to register | Designed for professional landscapers and their employees, the course is the first of its kind to be offered in the Monterey Bay region. Graduates will receive Green Gardener Certification and promotional opportunities. |
| For more information check out the following site. http://www.ecoact.org/Programs/Pollution_Prevention/ Integrated_Pest_Management/green_gardener.htm |
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| April 23, Sunday 12:00pm - 4:00pm |
Día del Niño (Day of the Child) Earth Day Celebration |
| Location: Ramsay Park, 1301 Main St., Watsonville | Día del Niño/Earth Day is sponsored by the Ciy of Watsonville Parks and Community Services and the Watsonville Public Works and Utilities Department. |
| Contact: Contact Sherry Bryan at 831.426.5925 ext 114 or sherry@ecoact.org | Come and visit the Santa Cruz County Home Composting Program at this fun family event and let Master Composters answer all of your backyard and worm composting questions. Free composting literature and troubleshooting advice will be provided. |
| Admission is free and all ages are welcome! | Activities of the day include arts and crafts, entertainment, supervised jump houses, relay races, face painting, home run derby, interactive information booths, and games and prizes. |
| April 24, Monday 3:45 pm - 5:25 pm |
Maximizing the Public Benefits of Agricultural Conservation Easements: Environmental Workshop Seminar |
| Location: Stanford Law School Room 272 (near the Faculty Lounge) | Conservation easements have become a conservation tool of choice in many areas, and they have been applied extensively to "working landscapes" such as agricultural and ranch lands in order to continue to maintain agricultural and economic productivity while preventing urbanization and development. Agricultural Conservation Easements often involve the significant expenditure of public funds, however, through both tax benefits and direct public expenditures for conservation easements. The selection of agricultural parcels for the expenditure of such public funds should therefore maximize public benefits such as y and/or land cost, however, without explicit consideration of these public benefits. This project explores the spatial implications of maximizing the public benefits of agricultural conservation easements in the northern San Joaquin Valley of California. |
| Contact: Meg Caldwell, J.D. 650.723.4057 | The entire Workshop schedule (including background readings) is available on line at: http://www.law.stanford.edu/programs/academic/enrlp/workshop.html |
| May 10, Wednesday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm |
2006 Watershed Education Day for Legislators |
| Location: CalEPA Building, 1001 I Street, Sacramento, CA | This year's Watershed Education Day for Legislators is a great opportunity to learn about the political climate regarding the future of watershed management and restoration. It also provides an interactive forum for watershed practitioners to meet with elected officials and let them know that it pays to invest in community-based watershed stewardship. |
| www.watershednetwork.org | Don't Let Watersheds Get Lost in the Legislative Shuffle! |
| May 24 - 25, Wed & Thur | CALIFORNIA RED-LEGGED FROG WORKSHOP |
| Location: Alameda County | The workshop will consist of a morning and early afternoonclassroom session and an afternoon field session on May 25 with a choice of a nighttime session on either May 24 or May 25. |
| Contact: For content questions contact Ivana Noell, NRCS biologist, at ivana.noell@ca.usda.gov or (925) 371-0154, ext. 122 For registration questions contact Maria Wendler at mwendler@baysaver.org or (925) 371-0154, ext. 124 |
Workshop Objectives: This is a great opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills necessary for monitoring projects where potential impacts to California red-legged frogs have been identified. It will also provide an understanding of the biology and management of California red-legged frogs that will be useful in conservation planning and in educational outreach to producers and others who are considering conservation projects to benefit California red-legged frogs. Participants will receive training in handling,identification, sexing, collection and study techniques (PIT tagging,radio tracking), and habitat requirements and management of the California red legged frog. |
| Registration & Information (255K PDF) |
Cost includes a light breakfast and a lunch on May 25, 2006: |
| May 25, Thursday 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm |
Upper Salinas - Las Tablas RCD Open House |
| Location: 65 Main Street, Suite 107 Templeton CA 93465 |
The Board and Staff of the RCD warmly welcome you to join us in celebrating our new office at the USDA Service Center in Templeton. Light refreshments will be served. Board Meeting to follow. |
| Contact: DJ Funk at 805.434.0396 or don-funk@ca.nacdnet.org | FLYER (75K PDF) |
| June 17, Saturday 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
Wormshop |
| Location: Alladin Nursery 2907 Freedom Blvd. Watsonville, CA |
Learn how to compost food scraps with worms! Presented by Ecology Action.
A great way to compost for people living in small houses or apartments. |
| Contact: www.ecoact.org/ Events/index.htm |
Wormshops are free, optional materials fee of $20 if you want worms and bin. Call (831) 427-3452 to reserve materials. |
| June 24, Saturday 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
Backyard Composting Workshop at the Master Gardeners Smart Gardening Faire |
| Location: Scotts Valley Skypark 361 Kings Village Rd. Scotts Valley |
Master Composters will teach you the art and science of turning your kitchen and yard waste into an organic fertilizer. The first hour of the workshop provides a general overview of composting including what should and shouldn't be composted, what makes composting happen, different techniques for making compost, how to use compost, and composting with worms. The second hour we will build a compost pile. |
| Contact: www.ecoact.org/calendar /event |
Unincorporated County of Santa Cruz residents and residents of the City of Scotts Valley who pre-register for the workshop are eligible to recieve a $20 discount on an Earth Machine compost bin! The total cost of the compost bin with the discount is $26.35. To pre-register, call the Rotline at (831) 423-HEAP. |
| For more informatoin: smartgardening.org | The Monterey Bay Master Gardeners Smart Gardening Faire will be a free, one-day event that will offer research-based, up-to-date best practices for sustainable gardening and landscaping. |
| June 27, Tuesday 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm |
San Mateo Blue Circle: invasive weeds |
| Location: Harbor House Conference Center 346 Princeton Avenue, Princeton (Near Half Moon Bay Brewing Company / Mezza Luna) Directions at: www.harborhousebandb.com |
Please join local agencies, special interest groups, & concerned citizens to discuss the future of San
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| Contact: Renee @ renee@sanmateorcd.org or 650.712.7765 | A community forum for sharing ideas, information, and resources for the goal of natural resource management, education, and stewardship |
| Flyer and Agenda (46K PDF) | Please RSVP!! |
| July 6, Thursday 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm |
"Farming with the Wild" |
| Location: Hewlett-Packard Corporate Auditorium, 3000 Hanover Street, Palo Alto | Meet CGF’s new Executive Director Holly Van Houten, and hear author Daniel Imhoff,co-founder and director of Watershed Media, discuss his book, Farming with the Wild: Enhancing Biodiversity on Farms and Ranches. Imhoff will provide an inspiring and unique look at a new conservation-based agricultural movement that aims to provide healthier food to Americans while restoring healthy ecosystem. His book was voted “Most Likely to Save the Planet” by the Independent Book Publisher Awards. He will sign his book, which will be on sale at the event. |
| Contact: Call 650.958.7243 or email: familyfarm@greenfoothills.org www.GreenFoothills.org |
Free Admission. Registration requested, but not required, by June 29. |
| July 7, Friday 8:30 am |
Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board Meeting |
| Location: 895 Aerovista Place, Suite 101 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 |
Agricultural Discharge Regulation Update: Annual Report to the Board on Implementing the New Conditional Waiver of Waste Discharge Requirements for Discharges from Irrigated Lands
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| Contact: Alison Jones @ 805.542.4646 or ajones@waterboards.ca.gov | The update is scheduled to be heard in the moring, but it probably will not be heard until 11:00. |
| Agenda (295K PDF) | Ag Waiver Update (179K PDF) Data Update (76K PDF) |
| July 23, Sunday 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
Wormshop |
| Location: Quail Hollow Ranch County Park 800 Quail Hollow Road Felton CA |
Learn how to compost food scraps with worms! Presented by Ecology Action.
A great way to compost for people living in small houses or apartments. |
| Contact: www.ecoact.org/ calendar/event |
Wormshops are free, optional materials fee of $20 if you want worms and bin. Call (831) 427-3452 to reserve materials. |
| July 29, Saturday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm |
“Outstanding in Their Fields: A Day on the Farm” |
| Location: From Dunes State Beach in Half Moon Bay to Año Nuevo | Join us for a special field trip and bus tour to learn about the diversity of coastal San Mateo’s local crops, growing traditions, and innovative farming practices. The day includes visits to four local coastal farms, meeting the local farmers and ranchers who are changing the face of contemporary agriculture. Participants will savor a seasonal sustainable lunch catered by Coastoan Resort featuring fresh local produce at the historic Cascade Ranch barn with an afternoon a hike or hayride to Pie Ranch to enjoy dessert within a bucolic setting. |
| Contact: Call 650.958.7243 or email: familyfarm@greenfoothills.org www.GreenFoothills.org |
Registration fee: $25/attendee. (Fee includes bus tour, farm visits, program and lunch.) Registration Form (31K PDF) |
| Aug 15, Tuesday 9:00 am - 12:00 noon |
California Ocean Plan, Areas of Special Biological Significance (ASBS) Scoping Meeting |
| Location: Monterey Conference Center Steinbeck Forum Theater One Portola Plaza Monterey, CA 93940 |
The Division of Water Quality (DWQ), State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) will hold public scoping meetings at three locations for the proposed ASBS Special Protections to address storm water and nonpoint source discharges. |
| Contact: Connie Anderson @ csanderson@waterboards.ca.gov |
Deadline for Comment Letters is August 15, 2006 (5:00 p.m) |
| For more information, including the notices for the public scoping meetings, see www.waterboards.ca.gov/ plnspols/asbs.html |
Please be aware that stakeholder meetings on a staff proposal for Model Ocean Discharge Monitoring amendments to the California Ocean Plan (to address permitted non-storm water, storm water point sources, and agricultural nonpoint sources) will be held in the afternoon on the same dates and locations. |
| Aug 26, Saturday 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
Wormshop |
| Location: Grey Bears Recycling Facility, 2710 Chanticleer Santa Cruz, CA |
Learn how worms can eat your food scraps and make beautiful vermicompost for your garden. The County of Santa Cruz makes it easy for you to learn how and get started. Attend a Wormshop, where Master Composters will teach you everything you need to know and help you set up your own worm bin.
A great way to compost for people living in small houses or apartments. |
| Contact: www.ecoact.org/ calendar/event |
Wormshops are free, optional materials fee of $20 if you want worms and bin. Call (831) 427-3452 to reserve materials. |
| Sept 9 & 10, Sat & Sun 10:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Public Open House and 40th Anniversary Celebration |
| Location: Moss Landing Marine Labs 8272 Moss Landing Rd. Moss Landing, CA |
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| Contact: 831.771.4400 or MLML website |
FLYER (310K PDF) |
| Sept 12, Tuesday 9:00 am - 12:00 noon |
Monitoring Bacterial Sources and Transport in Five Northern California Estuaries |
| Location: Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board Conference Room 895 Aerovista Place Suite 101 San Luis Obispo, California |
Please join us for a workshop on bacteria research in five Marinand Sonoma County estuaries. We sampled water, suspended solids, and sediment across the freshwater-saltwater transition zone at each estuary ten times from August 2004 to June 2005. Samples were analyzed for fecal coliform, E. coli, andribotypingwas used to differentiate bacterial populations in estuary sediment, suspended solids, and water fractions. |
Contact: Kathy Perry @ 707.565.2621 RSVP by Monday Sept. 4 |
Our results provide water quality sampling and monitoring programs with a context for the interaction between sediment and freshwater sources of bacteria,as well as salinity and seasonal influences on bacterial levels. We look forward to discussing with you our results, the relationship between sediment and water column bacteria, and methods for statistical analysis. |
| Flyer (239K PDF) | Presenters: E. Robert Atwill, UCCE Specialist, DVM, Ph.D. David J. Lewis, UCCE Watershed Management Advisor |
| Sept 14, Thursday 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Salute to Agriculture |
| Location: National Steinbeck Center One Main St. Salinas, CA |
Taste of the Valley Food & Wine Show Taste fresh, new recipes from the farms and ranches of the Salinas Valley in partnership with local restaurants and wineries; all brought together alongside agriculture related nonprofits to showcase the bounty of the Salinas Valley of Monterey County, California. |
For more information: salutetoag.com Tickets: $75 add $25 for V.I.P. |
Earth to Eats The hottest new event in the Salinas Valley. Earth to EatsSM is a unique culinary experience, pairing award winning celebrity chefs with the regions bounty. Prepare to be captivated by live demonstrations, as chefs create sensational dishes using the finest produce in the world. Enjoy multi-cultural, healthful recipes you will share with family and friends for years to come. |
| Sept 15, Friday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm |
salute to agriculture |
| Location: Depart/Return National Steinbeck Center One Main St. Salinas CA |
AgRibusiness tour Celebrate over 35 years of Agribusiness Day Tours. Enjoy a bus tour of leading agricultural companies, morning coffee and pastries and a BBQ lunch prepared by the Gonzales Young Farmers. Visit operations, such as Matsui Nursery and Monterey Mushroom, that only open their doors to the public during this annual tour. This tour is also an excellent opportunity for Food Press. |
For more information: salutetoag.com Tickets: $65 |
V.I.P Tour Designed for Legislators also available. More information available on the webiste. Agribusiness Day Tour Total Refund Policy - Reservations are due by September 1st, 2006. Should you need to cancel your reservation there will be a $10 processing fee. No refunds after September 1st, 2006. Substitute attendees welcome. Limited seating is available, so do not delay. |
| Sept 15, Friday 11:30 am - 1:00 pm |
salute to Agriculture |
| Location: National Steinbeck Center One Main St. Salinas CA |
Agriculture Leadership Award Luncheon The Agricultural Leadership Award acknowledges the individual, company, group, association or agency that has made the most significant contribution to the Agricultural community of the Salinas area. That contribution can be of a technical, environmental, cultural, organizational, entrepreneurial, and/or humanitarian nature. |
For more information: salutetoag.com Tickets: |
Lecture by Dr. Lowell Catlett immediately following the Agricultural Leadership Award Luncheon. Individual Tickets: $50 Table Sponsor (Table of 10): $750 Individual Lecture Ticket: $65 |
| Sept 16, Saturday 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
Wormshop |
| Location: Junction Park Boulder Creek (Intersection Railroad and Middleton) |
Learn how worms can eat your food scraps and make beautiful vermicompost for your garden. The County of Santa Cruz makes it easy for you to learn how and get started. Attend a Wormshop, where Master Composters will teach you everything you need to know and help you set up your own worm bin.
A great way to compost for people living in small houses or apartments. |
| Contact: www.ecoact.org/ calendar/event |
Wormshops are free, optional materials fee of $20 if you want worms and bin. Call (831) 427-3452 to reserve materials. |
| Date, Time & Location for trainings listed below. | Call for Volunteers: 2006 First Flush Water Quality Monitoring Event Trainings |
Contact For: Santa Cruz County: Coastal Watershed Council @ 931.464.9200 or volunteer@coastalws.org |
he Monterey Bay Sanctuary Citizen Watershed Monitoring Network and the Coastal Watershed Council are gearing up for this year's First Flush Water Quality Monitoring Event, a one-day annual event in which volunteers collect water samples from storm drain outfalls in Half Moon Bay, Santa Cruz, Capitola, Seaside, Monterey and Pacific Grove during the first major rain of the season.
Volunteers are needed! If you want to find out more about the water flowing off our streets into the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary by monitoring the first storm of the season, please plan to attending one of the trainings below. Volunteers will be informed about common urban pollutants, and how to collect samples and use monitoring equipment. |
| Sept 23rd, Saturday 9:30 am - 12:30 pm |
Gulf of Farallones NMS office 625 Miramontes St Ste 106 Half Moon Bay |
| Sept 26, Tuesday 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm |
For monitoring in Santa Cruz and Capitola (Contact CWC for location) |
| Sept 28, Thursday 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm |
For monitoring in Seaside, Monterey and Pacific Grove Monterey Bay NMS office 299 Foam St Monterey |
| Sept 30, Saturday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm |
*Field training/Dry Run* |
| Sept 25, Monday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm |
Sanctuary Water Quality Explorations |
| Location: Sally Griffin Senior Center, 700 Jewell Ave Pacific Grove, CA |
Urban runoff is one of the largest sources of pollution in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and throughout the country. |
Contact: Bridget Hoover @ 831.883.9303 or bhoover@monitoringnetwork.org or Lisa Emanuelson @ 831.521.9512 or lisa.emanuelson@noaa.gov |
The general public is invited to learn more about the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and the quality of water flowing off our streets through a free guided walk along the shores of Pacific Grove. Participants will:
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| Sept 25, Monday 7:00 pm |
"Science, Society, and Sea Otter Conservation" |
| Location: Montere Bay Aquarium Main Auditorium | Defenders of Wildlife presents an evening with Dr. Jim Estes, world renowned expert on sea otters. An additional speaker will be part of this evening. Details to come later. |
| Contact: Jim Curland @ 831.726.9010 or jcurland@defenders.org | Limited seating to the first 270 people. Please RSVP. |
Sept 27, Wednesday |
Environmental Compliance Workshop |
| Location: Salinas Community Center 940 N Main St, Salinas, CA |
Presented in English with Spanish Interpretation Morning session overview with afternoon break-out workshops. |
| Contact: For more information or to register by phone call 831.796.1346 | Workshop Topics:
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| Registration Form (287K PDF) | Admission is Free. Registration is required. Complimentary lunch and session materials. |
| September 27, Wednesday 8:30 - 12:30 |
Be Smarter About Desal! An Informational Workshop About Desalination on the Central Coast |
| Location: Monterey Beach Resort 2600 Sand Dunes Drive Monterey, CA |
This will be a great opportunity to learn about local issues involving desalination in the Monterey Bay area. There will be presentations by experts on a variety of topics including: an overview of desalination technologies and practices; an update of desalination plant proposals in the area; environmental impacts and mitigation measures for desalination plants; and federal, state and local regulatory considerations. |
| Comtact: AMBAG at 831.883.3750 or info@ambag.org | This workshop is free and open to the public. |
| Registration Form (402K PDF) | Please RSVP by faxing registration form to AMBAG. |
| Sept 28, Thursday 7:00 pm |
"Turds, Birds and Otter Herds: True Tales from the ‘Sexy Life’ of A State Wildlife Pathologist" |
| Location: Moss Landing Marine Laboratories Seminar Room | As a young animal lover Dr. Miller watched TV programs highlighting the adventures of wildlife veterinarians around the globe, chasing after elusive game in the name of wildlife conservation. Their jobs just seemed so incredibly sexy and exciting! However, nothing on TV could have possibly prepared her for the realities of modern wildlife conservation work, or the many challenges, stinky and otherwise, of her present career as a "medical" examiner" for wild animals. Come prepared to spend an hour seeing life (and death) through the eyes of a State Wildlife Pathologist dedicated to marine wildlife conservation in California. |
| Contact: Jim Curland @ 831.726.9010 or jcurland@defenders.org | There will be a brief intermission after this talk followed with a 48 minute film, Precipice of Survival: Southern Sea Otter. Shot in high definition video, this program includes extensive footage of otters around the Monterey Peninsula. The program traces the history of otters since the onset of the fur trade in the mid-1700s and focuses on the efforts of scientists, state and federal agencies, conservation groups, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, and others that are working together to aid in the recovery of this remarkable species. |
| Limited seating to the first 100 people. Please RSVP | |
| Sept 30, Saturday 8:30 pm - 4:30 pm |
Capitola Water Festival |
| Location: In and Around Capitola Village | Start at Esplanade Park (in the Village near the showers) 8:30 - 4:30: Fun, creative, educational booths for the whole family 8:30: KICKOFF BEACH AND SOQUEL CREEK CLEANUP 10:30 - 11:00: Mickey Magic performing “Water Magic” for the whole family 11:00 - 11:30: “Wonderful Watersheds” by the Hon. Fred Keeley 11:30 - 12:30: Banana Slug String Band 12:30: KICKOFF of the TREASURE HUNT 2:30 - 3:00: “Fish Life Cycles” by Biologist Don Alley |
| Event Flyer (100K PDF) | FREE!! |
Sept 30, Saturday |
FREE Backyard Composting Workshop |
| Location: Live Oak Grange Compost Demonstration Site, 1900 17th Ave., Santa Cruz | Master Composters will teach you the art and science of turning your kitchen and yard waste into an organic fertilizer. The first hour of the workshop provides a general overview of composting including what should and shouldn't be composted, what makes composting happen, different techniques for making compost, how to use compost, and composting with worms. The second hour we will explore various styles of compost bins at the Live Oak Grange Compost Demonstration Site and build a compost pile. |
| Contact: Rotline at (831) 423-HEAP or Ecology Action Calendar | Unincorporated County of Santa Cruz residents and residents of the City of Scotts Valley who pre-register for the workshop are eligible to recieve a $20 discount on an Earth Machine compost bin! The total cost of the compost bin with the discount is $26.35. |
| October 2 - 3, Monday - Tuesday |
Introduction to Groundwater and Watershed Hydrology: Monitoring, Assessment and Protection |
| Location: Hilton Hotel Glendale, CA |
This course will review the fundamental principles of groundwater and watershed hydrology, water quality, and water contamination. It will provide an overview of the most common tools for measuring, monitoring, and assessing groundwater and surface water resources. The course is specifically geared towards an audience that is involved in the management, assessment, and protection of water resources. |
| Contact: www.grac.org/ hydrology.asp |
The Deadline For Hotel Reservations is September 11, 2006. |
| October 10, Tuesday 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm |
San mateo county blue circle |
| Location: Moss Beach Ranch 6 miles north of Half Moon Bay (East of Highway 1, right on Etheldore, just beyond the HMB Airport) Directions |
Speaker Roundtable & Discussion
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| Contact: RSVP 650.712.7765 | FLYER (102K PDF) |
| October 13 & 14, Friday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm Saturday 8:00 am - 11:00 |
Dune Quest 2006 |
| Contact: dunequest.org/ |
Explore the largest remaining coastal dune ecosystem in California and learn about the extraordinary efforts to restore, preserve and enhance this unique habitat. |
| FLYER (466K PDF) | Expert Speakers ~ Guided Tours ~ Social Events |
| October 15, Sunday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm |
4th Annual |
Location: Bus departs/returns from San Juan Bautista
Cost: $40 per person |
This bus tour begins in the picturesque mission city of San Juan Bautista, and will take us through some of the richest agricultural landscape in San Benito County. We will be visiting three of San Benito's outstanding agriculturists to learn about the growing of (organic) row crops, orchard fruit, and wine grapes. This year, our featured farms are Phil Foster Ranch, B & R Farms, and Pietra Santa Winery. Each stop promises to cultivate your understanding and admiration for the special efforts of each of these agriculturists to produce the best in spite of the many challenges confronting farmers today. |
| Contact: Sanbenitorcd@hotmail.com 831-637-4360 X101 |
Lunch is included and will be hosted by the Faultline Restaurant featuring fresh, organic, local produce and pasture-raised chicken! Join us for this fun and informative event! |
| October 15, Sunday 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm |
Nature’s Inspirations: Celebrating the Arts |
| Location: Willow Heights Mansion 1978 Willow Springs Rd Morgan Hill CA |
Stunning local art! Unique hiking tours! Weekend getaways! Fine dining! Fine wines! This and more await you! There’s still room, so reserve your spot today for this upcoming event. Come ready to place your winning bid during our silent and live auctions to support the work of Committee for Green Foothills! Buy photographs and artwork of our beautiful open spaces! Team up with your friends to share in the fun! |
| Contact: www.greenfoothills.org/ calendar |
Individual tickets are $75/person |
| October 17, Tuesday 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm |
Santa Cruz County Blue Circle |
| Location: Red Tail Ranch Aptos CA |
In celebration of 10 years we’ve decided to make this gathering like no other before. The format will be mainly outdoors at Red Tail Ranch in the foothills above Aptos Village. There will be music, food, horseshoes, wine/cheese, cake, and plenty of time to mix, network, & socialize. |
RSVP: 831-475-1967 (NRCS) or 831-464-2950 (RCD)
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For the very first time we are suggesting a $5/person donation to cover the food as well as an RSVP so that we can adequately plan the event. Your $5 donation will be returned to you if you spend $5 or more on auction items. Note: You can also bring something for the silent auction in lieu of the $5 suggested donation. |
| October 26, Thursday 7:00 pm |
Return of the Condor |
| Location: Seminar Room at Moss Landing Marine Labs 8272 Moss Landing Rd. Moss Landing, CA |
Author John Moir presents an inside look at the dramatic story of the rescue of America's largest bird from the brink of extinction. Moir's presentation will include rare photos that take you deep inside the world of the condor and the biologists who are working to save this iconic bird. |
| Contact: www.elkhornslough.org |
JOHN MOIR, an award-winning science writer and an Elkhorn Slough docent, is the author of Return of the Condor: The Race To Save Our Largest Bird From Extinction. This hardcover book is being published nationwide in October and includes a 32-page color photo insert. |
| Flyer (49K PDF) | NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. SPACE IS LIMITED. |
| October 27, Friday 7:30 am - 9:00 am |
A Greater Vision: Collaboration of Communities In Honor of Don Nucci |
Location: |
Presented by: THE CENTRAL COAST AG TASK FORCE and THE GROWER-SHIPPER FOUNDATION Join us for a discussion on how diverse groups can |
| Contact: agtaskforce@yahoo.com | Congressman Sam Farr: 17th Congressional District Representative - Speaking on collaborations that have worked with the Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary and topics such as water quality, environmental stewardship and next steps Congressman Jim Costa: 20th Congressional District Representative - Speaking on the Central Valley’s eight county regional planning coalition Marylou Shockley: California State University Monterey Bay - Speaking on public and private partnerships in agribusiness education |
| Flyer & Reservation Form (269K PDF) |
Reservations $35.00 per person (includes breakfast) Price goes up to $45.00 after October 20th. |
| October 28, Saturday 8:30 am - 3:00 pm |
What Ranchers Do and Why They Do It |
| Location: Parkfield Inn and Cafe 70410 Parkfield Coalinga Rd Parkfield, CA 93451 |
San Luis Obispo County Oak Woodland Stewardship Program: The University of California Cooperative Extension and the Native Tree Committee, San Luis Obispo County is holding a series of workshops on agricultural stewardship and oak woodland conservation. The workshops will provide a forum for teaching and learning among the public and the farming and ranching community. |
| Contact: San Luis Obispo County Cooperative Extension Integrated Hardwood Range Management Program 805.781.5938 |
Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. at the Parkfield Cafe. A continental breakfast will be provided: coffee, juice, and donuts. Jack Varian will begin the field day at 9 a.m. with a brief history of Parkfield, and what the Varian Ranch has to do to keep the operation viable and the ranch land in the family. He will discuss how they have diversified and why it is important for the public to understand why they do what they do. |
Poster Flyer (458K PDF) Registration (44K PDF) |
Pre-registration should be received by: October 20, 2006 |
| October 29, Sunday 11:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Meet with San Benito County Farmers and Ranchers |
| Location: Begins at Herbert Family Organic Farm 1941 Fallon Road, Hollister, CA |
Learn about organic strawberry production, raising pastured poultry and grassfed beef; picnic (bring your own) at Paicines Ranch. This is a FREE EVENT. |
| Contact: info@eatwiththeseasons.com | Write to, info@paicinesranch.com if you wish to order beef for pick up day of the event. |
| December 8, Friday 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Annual Holiday Potluck Alphabet Soup Sustainable Ag Party |
| Location: Gizdich Ranch 55 Peckham Rd. Watsonville CA |
Co-sponsored by: CAFF, CCOF, Ecological Farming Assoc., Wild Farm Alliance, CASFS, Organic Farming Research Foundation, California FarmLink, ALBA |
| Contact: Sam Earnshaw @ 831.722.5556 | Bring a dish and drink to share! |
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