Avocado Growers Free Seminar LIVE in the Field at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo

Avocado Growers Free Seminar LIVE in the Field at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo

Join us live, in-field seminar. Covering: Organic Certification, Irrigation, Pruning, Pests, Healthy Soils, and Advanced Rootstock.

By CAS, UC Cooprative Extension, and CAC

Date and time

Wednesday, August 2, 2023 · 9am - 12pm PDT

Location

Crops Unit

Highland Dr. San Luis Obispo, CA 93407

About this event

Topics

Organic Certification

Matt Grieshop, Organics Director- Grimm Family Center for Organic Production Research Cal Poly

Irrigation/Fertilizer Injectors

Johnny Rosecrans, Cal Poly Orchard Manager

Pruning

Blake Petrucci, Mission Produce Orchard Manager

Biocontrol/Pests

Brett Chandler, President/General Manager Associates Insectary

Healthy Soils

Charlotte Decock, Soil Scientist- Cal Poly

UCR advanced rootstock selection trial at Cal Poly

Lauren Garner, Plant Scientist – Cal Poly

Presenters at different stations at two sites in the field rotated every 30 minutes with van travel between the two sites. Groups of 10-15 attendees at any one site per session. Don't miss the chance to swap grower stories.

This LIVE Seminar/Workshop is free, but you must *Register-attendance numbers are needed for reserving the tram space, directions to on-site parking, and updates. Must register by July 31.

On the following day, Aug 3, there is the Organic Field Day at Cal Poly which avocado growers might like to attend.

*To Register, press the "Reserve a spot" button on the right side of the page.

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