Upcoming Events
This site is a compilation of outreach events related to agricultural management practices in the Central Valley. To add an outreach event to this site, please contact agoutreach@plantierra.com.Events List Navigation
First Annual Western Groundwater Congress
The Western Groundwater Congress the new, “super-sized” annual conference, focusing on Western groundwater quality and groundwater resources. This three day, four track event will boast world-class technical presentations on Contaminants, SGMA legislation, Water Resources and other special topics. In addition to the great education GRA is known for providing, the WGC will also include practical hands-on workshops, and over 7 hours of time dedicated to networking and spending time with our Sponsors and Exhibitors.
Find out more »Annual Irrigated Lands Program Meeting
This meeting meets the requirements of an annual "Mandatory Meeting."
Find out more »Fertilizer Outlook and Technology Conference
The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) and the Fertilizer Industry Round Table (FIRT) jointly host the Fertilizer Outlook and Technology Conference in the fall of each year. The conference is geared towards industry members, financial analysts, business consultants, trade press representatives, agricultural retailers, agronomists, engineers and government economists. Conference participants can expect to gain perspective on the outlook for agriculture and major fertilizer materials and inputs from industry experts. New technology and issues that impact plant nutrition are also key topics of…
Find out more »Nitrogen Management Plan Self-Certification Training
For those members interested in self-certifying your Nitrogen Management Plan (NMP), you can attend a CDFA Nitrogen Management Plan Training course hosted by the Coalition. After successful completion of the test, you will have the ability to certify your Nitrogen Management Plan. Only those members or employees who have the nutrient management responsibility on the member’s farm shall attend the training. Please note, walk-ins will not be accepted. You must be registered to attend the training course.
Find out more »2018 California Citrus Conference
The Citrus Research Board (CRB) is excited to announce our annual California Citrus Conference on October 10, 2018 in Visalia, California, at the Wyndham Hotel. The entire citrus industry is invited to participate in the free one-day conference, which will highlight the "best of the best” in citrus research.
Find out more »Nitrogen Management Update at CAPCA Conference
Enhanced Efficiency Nitrogen Fertilizers Optimizing Irrigation and Nitrogen Fertilization in Coast Berrys and Vegetables Fertilization Practices & Nutrient Management Plans in Nursery Production Nitrogen Fertilization for Desert Vegetables $100 registration fee - meeting only $75 registration fee - combined with CAPCA Conference Registration CCA Accreditation: 1.5 Soil & Water, 2.5 Nitrogen Mgmt
Find out more »2018 CAPCA Conference
The California Association of Pest Control Advisers (CAPCA) Annual Conference and Agri-Expo is the major continuing education meeting for CAPCA and for the state’s PCAs. Members generally obtain one-third of their state continuing education requirements at this meeting. An optional Nitrogen Management Update is included, with CCA accreditation for Soil& Water as well as Nitrogen Management. https://capca.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/2018-Nitrogen-Management-Website.pdf
Find out more »FREP&WPHA Conference: Nutrient Management
Save the Date! More information coming soon. frep@cdfa.ca.gov
Find out more »Complying with SB88 – Water Measurement and Reporting Short Course
Senate Bill 88 requires that all water right holders who divert more than 10 acre-feet a year measure and report the water they divert. For diversions greater than 100 acre-feet, SB 88 requires installation and certification of measurement methods be approved by an engineer, contractor, or other professional. AB 589 provides a self -certification option (AB 589 (Bigelow) -Water diversion: monitoring and reporting training). AB 589 allows a water diverter who has completed a course on measurement devices and methods administered by the University of California Cooperative…
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