
Past 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
Vineyard Soil Health Course
Plan to join us for this integrated Vineyard Soil Health Short Course featuring UC faculty, Cooperative Extension specialists farm advisors, and USDA researchers who will provide an in-depth, comprehensive study of all phases of soil health for vineyard from assessment, implementation, physiological effects and resulting fruit composition. The program is based on the latest information and research, and will cover the fundamental principles that form the basis for practical decisions and includes Q&A for each session, quality time with instructors, and networking opportunities…
Find out more »Ag Tech Field Day at Fresno State
Innovations in Ag Irrigation Technology Demonstration and Showcase Agenda Here: https://www.curesworks.org/pdfs/ce/20210212CITAgenda.pdf
Find out more »The Fertilizer Institute Annual Meeting
The Fertilizer Institute's Annual Meeting, which is held in February each year, brings together members from each sector of the fertilizer industry for two days of networking and conducting business leading up to the spring planting season.
Find out more »UCCE Virtual Walnut Series
Agenda here: https://ucanr.edu/sites/PSU/files/342737.pdf
Find out more »Cotton: Improving Soil Health in a Dry Climate
Featuring Dr. Jeff Mitchell, Cropping Systems Specialist at University of California, Davis Mr. John Teixeira, Farmer, Firebaugh, CA Mr. Gary Martin, Farmer, Mendota, CA Mr. Cary Crum, California Ag Solutions Crop Consultant This showcase will center around the challenges posed by managing water and improving soil health in California’s Mediterranean climate where most of the rain comes during the winter. Dr. Jeff Mitchell, Cropping Specialist with the University of California, Davis, will lead a discussion with several cotton producers in…
Find out more »Almond Board Nitrogen Best Management Practices
During this training, participants will learn about the latest Almond Board industry resource: the Nitrogen Best Management Practices. Resource authors will inform participants on how to adopt guidance within this management tool in addition to reviewing areas of uncertainties that growers face when applying nitrogen.
Find out more »Nitrogen 101 Webinar
Speaker: BILL BRUSH CURES and CCA Hours are pending. Call today to register: 209-522-7278 $25 Member /$45 Nonmember
Find out more »Why Soil Health is Important to the Future of U.S. Cotton
Featuring Mr. Greg Bohrer, Director, Natural Capital, Walmart.org Dr. Jesse Daystar, Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer, Cotton Incorporated Dr. Wayne Honeycutt, President and Chief Executive Officer, Soil Health Institute This showcase will discuss the importance of soil health and regenerative agriculture to the future of U.S. cotton. Questions dealing with increased consumer interest in sustainably grown food and fiber, the “Cotton Trust Protocol,” and the science supporting soil health principles will be covered.
Find out more »Winter Cover Cropping Virtual Field Day
A live webinar to discuss trial plots, seed varieties, and best practices. Intended for growers who have taken Irrigation and Nitrogen Management Plan self-certification and need CEUs. Contact for more info: selight@ucanr.edu OR liz@colusarcd.org
Find out more »Virtual Avocado Field Day 2021
Presented in partnership with the California Avocado Society, Inc., California Avocado Commission, and UC Cooperative Extension as part of the California Avocado Growers Seminar Series and the CDFA Healthy Soils Program.
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