AWQA: Agriculture Water Quality Alliance

In this webinar, learn about the benefits of cover crops and the research projects we are working on at the California Organic Center. Get the latest updates on our research trial exploring the potential benefits of cover crops for vegetables such as squash, peppers, and eggplants. Hear about the impact cover crops have on soil fertility, […]

Are you ready to embark on a journey that will transform the way you see the world? Our Farmworker Reality Tours offer a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between the farmworker community and those who enjoy the fruits of their hard labor. Farmworker housing is often located in remote areas, making these essential workers […]

Are you excited by the potential of a domestic linen industry? Come learn about flax for linen from PA Flax Project (PAFP)! PAFP is a cooperative founded by farmer, Emma de Long and textile designer, Heidi Barr about flax for linen. Their mission is to reestablish the fiber flax industry in PA by initiating new production […]

The Organic Transition Learning Day is designed to empower small-scale and BIPOC farmers in the Central Valley by providing them with the knowledge and resources needed to transition to organic farming. This event aims to create an inclusive environment where farmers can explore the benefits of organic practices, gain insights from experienced practitioners, and connect […]

Join UC Santa Cruz Center for Agroecology Field Site Manager Kirstin Yogg as she covers the fundamental information you need to know to successfully grow and harvest strawberries in the home garden. Beginning in the UCSC Hay Barn, Kirstin will discuss the brief history and origin of these crops, their agronomic significance in our area, […]

Date: Thursday, December 12, 2024 Time: 11:00 AM -12:00 PM Central Join Washington, D.C. political and policy experts Dr. Julie McClure and Katie Naessens for a timely discussion on the recent election results and what they mean for agricultural science policy in the 119th Congress. With a combined 30+ years in agriculture policy, Julie and Katie have […]

Nov 13 2024 11:00am Online Webinar Despite the continuous technological innovation that has been developed in the last few decades, weeds still represent a big threat to our agricultural production. It has been estimated that, overall, weeds cause the highest potential crop yield losses, with animal pests and pathogens being less important. In this webinar, […]

Register Here : https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=43793 Sponsor: UCCE Monterey County Agricultural Center Meeting Room (1432 Abbott St, Salinas CA) 7:55 am-12:15 pm Schedule: 7:55          Introductions 8:00          2024 Plant disease update Yu-Chen Wang, Plant Pathology Advisor, UC Cooperative Extension, Monterey 8:30          Soil disinfestation with steam for weed and disease control Steve Fennimore, Extension Vegetable Weed Specialist, UC Davis […]

Nov 14, 2022 10:00am Online Webinar   Participate to understand what aquifer testing is and why it is different from how drillers often estimate yield. We will answer questions such as why is aquifer testing important and why does NRCS requires this testing? We will also discuss common aquifer tests NRCS uses, what information NRCS […]

The Central Coast Soil Hub invites you to join the Rancher2Rancher team at the Cal Poly Beef Center to connect with fellow ranchers and land managers, discuss challenges and opportunities of ranching, and engage in soil health demonstrations. We'll tackle issues like fire, drought, water scarcity, pasture renovation, profitability, and more, so come prepared with lots of […]

8:30-9:20 Understanding the Causes Sudden Vine Collapse of Grapevines - Akif Eskalen, Plant Pathology Specialist, Department of Plant Pathology, University of California, Davis. 9:20-10:10 Tools for Ant Management in Vineyards - David Haviland, Entomology Advisor, University of California Cooperative Extension, Kern County 10:10-11:00 Update on Mealybug Control - What Works and What Can Be Improved – Kent Daane, Entomology […]

Please join us on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 12:00 pm (EST) when we will hear from the American Farm Bureau Federation regarding the results of the election and its impact on agriculture in America.   Online Webinar: You will receive a confirmation email with a URL.   Register here!

Released in November 2023, the Fifth National Climate Assessment is the US Government’s preeminent report on climate change impacts, risks, and responses. Led by USGCRP and its 14 member agencies, including the US Environmental Protection Agency, NCA5 draws on the expertise of nearly 500 authors and 250 contributors from every state, as well as Guam, Puerto Rico, and the […]

In this webinar, Houston Wilson, Assistant Cooperative Extension Specialist and Director of the UC Organic Agriculture Institute at the Kearney Ag Research and Extension Center and Dept of Entomology at UC Riverside, will provide an overview of the ecology, monitoring and management of navel orangeworm in almond, pistachio and walnut orchards. This includes cultural, chemical […]

Thursday, November 21 in Acampo, CA from 8:00am to 1:00pm The event will feature talks and demonstrations at four different stations on the vineyard. Attendees will hear from an array of speakers, including: Jo Ann Baumgartner (Wild Farm Alliance) on how native habitats can enhance pest control through natural enemy insects and birds. Nick Filannino (Wild Farm Alliance) and Sam […]

Nov 25, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am Online Webinar The hoary squash bee may look similar to a honey bee, but it is quite a bit different! This native bee is the primary pollinator of #squash, #pumpkins, and other gourds in North America. On November 25, come learn from Dr. Susan Willis Chan about the importance […]