Local Opportunities
Check this page for local educational opportunities hosted by the Lodi Winegrape Commission, universities, ag associations, and more. *ALWAYS* confirm event details with hosts!
To get your event posted, email the details in the format below to Dr. Stephanie Bolton, stephanie@lodiwine.com, with the subject line “new lodigrowers.com event.”
DPR: DRAFT 2024 STRATEGIC PLAN PUBLIC MEETINGS.
Date: Monday, October 2, 2023
Time: 4:00 – 6:30pm
Venue: Online via Zoom
Cost: FREE, all are welcome
Description: The Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is updating its strategic plan with action-oriented, measurable goals to guide priorities over the next five years. DPR will host four public meetings – two virtually and two in-person – to receive live feedback on the goals outlined in the draft 2024 Strategic Plan. All four public meetings will be facilitated and offer simultaneous interpretation in Spanish. The meetings will each include brief remarks from DPR leadership on the draft updated mission, vision, DEI statement, and goals included in the draft 2024 Strategic Plan, and then attendees will have two minutes per person to provide public comment. DPR will accept written comments on the draft 2024 Strategic Plan via mail or email from Sept. 19 through Oct. 20, 2023. Comments are accepted online through DPR’s public comment portal in English or Spanish. written comments can be mailed to DPR at 1001 I Street, P.O. Box 4015, Sacramento, CA 95812-4015. Click HERE to view the draft 2024 Strategic Plan.
No registration is required. Tune in live by clicking HERE. For more information, visit the DPR website.
CD11 LODI IPM NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING.
Date: Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Time: 8:00 – 9:30am
Venue: Burgundy Hall, Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E Lockeford St, Lodi, CA
Cost: FREE, all are welcome
Credits: 1.5 hrs DPR CE (OTHER) approved
Special Guests & Topics:
- Justin Tanner, PhD, UC Farm Advisor – Rot Management
- Tegan Turner, Ag Commissioner’s Office – DPR Private Applicator test review session
- LODI RULES Committee – PEAS 2.0 Pesticide Risk Calculations for LODI RULES Sustainable Winegrowing Program
Who Should Attend: Local Pest Control Advisers (PCAs), GROWERS who manage their own pest control (PRIVATE APPLICATORS) or who have pest control questions, anyone looking for viticulture DPR CE credits, viticulture TECHNICAL ADVISORS in Lodi, and winemakers/grower relations personnel interested in learning about vineyard pest management.
Description: Our group meets monthly to discuss current vineyard pests and their management. The goal is to create a strong local network for communicating the best IPM strategies and for support in solving viticultural anomalies. This month, Dr. Justin Tanner (UC Farm Advisor) will discuss rot management, Tegan Turner (Ag Commissioner’s Office) will host a Private Applicator DPR test review session, and then we’ll have a LODI RULES PEAS 2.0 help session.
RSVP: To the Lodi Winegrape Commission by phone 209.367.4727 or email info@lodiwine.com.
FCFB: AG HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TRANSPORTATION TRAINING.
Date: Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Times: 9:00am (English) / 1:00pm (Spanish)
Venue: FCFB, 1274 W Hedges Ave, Fresno, CA
Cost: $40 for members / $60 for non-members
Description: Fresno County Farm Bureau will be offering an Agricultural Hazardous Materials Transportation Training on Tuesday, October 3 at the FCFB office. The English session will begin at 9am and the Spanish session will start at 1pm. All attendees must be at least 21 years of age and are required to bring their California driver’s license. The training will be provided by Nationwide.
Registration (required): Click HERE to register.
DPR: DRAFT 2024 STRATEGIC PLAN PUBLIC MEETINGS.
Date: Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Time: 4:00 – 6:30pm
Venue: Meitzenheimer Community Center, 830 S. Blackstone Street, Tulare, CA 93274
Cost: FREE, all are welcome
Description: The Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is updating its strategic plan with action-oriented, measurable goals to guide priorities over the next five years. DPR will host four public meetings – two virtually and two in-person – to receive live feedback on the goals outlined in the draft 2024 Strategic Plan. All four public meetings will be facilitated and offer simultaneous interpretation in Spanish. The meetings will each include brief remarks from DPR leadership on the draft updated mission, vision, DEI statement, and goals included in the draft 2024 Strategic Plan, and then attendees will have two minutes per person to provide public comment. DPR will accept written comments on the draft 2024 Strategic Plan via mail or email from Sept. 19 through Oct. 20, 2023. Comments are accepted online through DPR’s public comment portal in English or Spanish. written comments can be mailed to DPR at 1001 I Street, P.O. Box 4015, Sacramento, CA 95812-4015. Click HERE to view the draft 2024 Strategic Plan.
No registration is required. For more information, visit the DPR website.
DPR: DRAFT 2024 STRATEGIC PLAN PUBLIC MEETINGS.
Date: Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Time: 4:00 – 6:30pm
Venue: Civic Plaza Community Room A&B, 275 Main Street, Watsonville, CA 95076
Cost: FREE, all are welcome
Description: The Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is updating its strategic plan with action-oriented, measurable goals to guide priorities over the next five years. DPR will host four public meetings – two virtually and two in-person – to receive live feedback on the goals outlined in the draft 2024 Strategic Plan. All four public meetings will be facilitated and offer simultaneous interpretation in Spanish. The meetings will each include brief remarks from DPR leadership on the draft updated mission, vision, DEI statement, and goals included in the draft 2024 Strategic Plan, and then attendees will have two minutes per person to provide public comment. DPR will accept written comments on the draft 2024 Strategic Plan via mail or email from Sept. 19 through Oct. 20, 2023. Comments are accepted online through DPR’s public comment portal in English or Spanish. written comments can be mailed to DPR at 1001 I Street, P.O. Box 4015, Sacramento, CA 95812-4015. Click HERE to view the draft 2024 Strategic Plan.
No registration is required. For more information, visit the DPR website.
DPR: PEST AND VECTOR MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP.
Date: Thursday, October 5, 2023
Time: 8:30am – 4:00pm
Venue: Coastal Hearing Room, CalEPA Building, 1001 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 or Online via Zoom
Cost: FREE
Speakers & Topics: To view the full agenda, click HERE
Description: Learn about alternative pest management technologies and the science behind them at a free workshop on Oct. 5. PD/GWSS Board-funded researcher Peter Atkinson will be speaking about gene-editing of the glassy-winged sharpshooter to prevent Pierce’s disease. The workshop will be held in-person and online and is sponsored by California’s Department of Pesticide Regulation, Department of Food and Agriculture, and Department of Public Health.
Registration (required): Click HERE to register online. For questions, please contact Laurie Brajkovich by email laurie.brajkovich@cdpr.ca.gov.
DPR: DRAFT 2024 STRATEGIC PLAN PUBLIC MEETINGS.
Date: Friday, October 6, 2023
Time: 9:30am – 12:00pm
Venue: Online via Zoom
Cost: FREE, all are welcome
Description: The Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is updating its strategic plan with action-oriented, measurable goals to guide priorities over the next five years. DPR will host four public meetings – two virtually and two in-person – to receive live feedback on the goals outlined in the draft 2024 Strategic Plan. All four public meetings will be facilitated and offer simultaneous interpretation in Spanish. The meetings will each include brief remarks from DPR leadership on the draft updated mission, vision, DEI statement, and goals included in the draft 2024 Strategic Plan, and then attendees will have two minutes per person to provide public comment. DPR will accept written comments on the draft 2024 Strategic Plan via mail or email from Sept. 19 through Oct. 20, 2023. Comments are accepted online through DPR’s public comment portal in English or Spanish. written comments can be mailed to DPR at 1001 I Street, P.O. Box 4015, Sacramento, CA 95812-4015. Click HERE to view the draft 2024 Strategic Plan.
No registration is required. Tune in live by clicking HERE. For more information, visit the DPR website.
LODI CHAMBER: BUSINESS TOOLS WORKSHOP
Date: Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Time: 8:00 – 10:00am
Venue: Woodbridge Golf & Country Club, 800 E Woodbridge Rd, Woodbridge, CA 95258
Cost: FREE, all are welcome
Topic: Prepare Yourself for the Impending Insurance Crisis
Speakers:
- Pat Schumacher, Schumacher Insurance Solutions
- Dale Immekus, Dedicated Financial & Insurance Services
Description: The Lodi Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Business Tools workshop that is bringing in two industry veterans, Pat Schumacher & Dale Immekus, who can help you plan for your upcoming renewals or new policy needs. The Chamber’s CEO, JP Doucette, will also be discussing the actions being considered by the insurance commissioner and Governor Newsom, and how the Lodi Chamber is working with a state-wide coalition to reform the state’s insurance regulatory strategy. There will be plenty of time for question and answer with the speakers after the presentation.
No registration is required.
SJ COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM: TRACTOR FEST
Date: Saturday, October 14, 2023
Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm
Venue: San Joaquin County Historical Museum, 11793 N Micke Grove Rd, Lodi, CA 95240
Cost: FREE
Description: The 3rd Annual San Joaquin County Tractor Fest – an event for all ages, sponsored by Holt of California and Mulrooney Auction Company, will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2023 from 9:00am to 2:00pm at the San Joaquin County Historical Museum in Micke Grove Park. Offerings include an interactive, hands-on tractor show, a tractor parade held at 11:30, activities for kids, local food trucks, and the museum buildings & exhibits will of course be open to enjoy throughout the day. This year, we are proud to feature La Bamba Mexican Food, The Big Squeeze, and Bricks 4 Kidz – Stockton, CA. Local FFA and other ag organizations will also be in attendance. Do you have a tractor to show? Download the Tractor Entry Form HERE. All entries are due by Friday, September 29th.
No registration is required. Click HERE to submit the entry form.
CAPCA ANNUAL CONFERENCE & AGRI EXPO NORTH.
Dates: Sunday, October 15 – Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Venue: Grand Sierra Resort, 2500 E 2nd St, Reno, NV 89595
Cost: Click HERE for pricing
Speakers & Topics: To view the full agenda, click HERE
Description: 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. Continuing education credits are applied for with the California Department of Pesticide Regulation, Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, Arborist Association, California Certified Crop Adviser Program, and the state departments of agriculture in Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Nevada. This year’s CAPCA Annual Conference & Agri Expo will focus on the agricultural technology leading us into the industry’s future. For more information, click HERE.
Registration (required): To register, please click HERE. For questions, please contact support@capca.com.
CA FARM BUREAU EXTENSION: 2023 CE SERIES.
Date: Thursday, October 26, 2023
Time: 9:30 – 10:30am
Venue: Online via Zoom
Cost: FREE for members | $400 for non-members
Credits: 0.5 hr DPR CE (LAWS & REGS) and 0.5 hr DPR CE (OTHER); 1 hr CCA – applied for
Topic: Mix & Loading Safety
Description: California Farm Bureau presents the Farm Bureau Extension: 2023 Continuing Education Series held virtually. Join throughout the year for webinars featuring content that meets your pesticide continuing education (CE) requirements. Subject matter experts will share information immediately applicable to your business operations and advance your professional development. CE certificates will be sent for each webinar attended after the successful completion of a simple quiz on the material. The Farm Bureau Extension: 2023 CE Series includes ten class dates throughout the year. Classes are presented via Zoom and held during the mid-morning hours on the specified dates. For more information, click HERE.
Registration (required): To register, please click HERE.
FRESNO STATE: 2023 AG TECH DAY.
Date: Friday, October 27, 2023
Time: 7:00am – 2:00pm
Venue: Fresno State, Center for Irrigation Technology, 5370 North Chestnut Avenue, Fresno, CA 93740
Cost: FREE
Speakers & Topics: Click HERE for the full agenda
Description: This unique event showcases innovative ag, water, and energy management technology through live field demonstrations and educational presentations on the Fresno State Farm. Lunch, complimentary parking, and bus transportation to field presentations are provided for registered attendees. AgTech Day also includes an exhibitor showcase with 35+ vendors featuring innovative technologies, products, and services. Registration is required and space is limited.
Registration (required): To register, please click HERE. For more information, contact CIT by phone 559.278.2066.
DUARTE NURSERY: 2023 CLONAL FIELD DAYS.
Date: Friday, October 27, 2023
Time: 9:00am
Venues: Duarte Georgetown Vineyards, 4717 Spanish Dry Diggins Rd, Greenwood, CA
Cost: FREE, all are welcome
Description: Duarte Nursery invites you to their annual Clonal Field Days. Come see, touch, and taste the 70 clones and 16 varieties available. Join them at 9 AM for a tour guided by their experienced field reps, who will review and discuss specific grape varieties and clones, and their benefits. The tour is followed by a complimentary lunch and wine tasting, featuring wines off the ranch and of some specific clones. The Duarte Georgetown vineyard is located in the beautiful mountains of El Dorado County and boasts a rich, red soil like no other. It hosts 220 acres of wine grapes and has been in production since 2002. Owned by John and Alexandra Duarte, its location and management provide the best example of every grape variety grown there.
Registration (required): To register, please click HERE.
CA/NV SWCS 2023 ANNUAL CONFERENCE: FROM THE DAM TO THE DELTA.
Dates: Wednesday, November 1 – Thursday, November 2, 2023
Venue: Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Lodi, 262 Rocky Lane Lodi, CA 95240
Cost: Click HERE for pricing
Credits: Continuing Education Units (CEU) will be offered
Topics:
- Lower Mokelumne River- Hydrology Sustainability and Salmon
- Storm Water- Erosion Control Restoration
- Twenty Years of Transition- Stewardship Challenges Panel Discussion
Description: Join us for the 2023 CA/NV SWCS Annual Conference, where we will explore the theme of “From the Dam to the Delta – Stewardship and Challenges.” This in-person event will be held at the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Lodi, located on Rocky Lane in Lodi, CA, USA, for the first day and a field tour around the Mokelumne River Watershed on day 2. Our conference will bring together experts, professionals, and enthusiasts from the Conservation and Natural Resource fields to discuss the stewardship and challenges associated with the Mokelumne River Watershed. Through engaging presentations, thought-provoking panel discussions, and an exciting field tour from Camanche Dam to the Delta, we aim to foster a deeper understanding of the issues and promote sustainable solutions. Stops for the tour include Camanche Dam, Mokelumne River Hatchery, Lockeford Plant and Material Center, and Staten Island. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, expand your knowledge, and contribute to the ongoing conversation on conservation and environmental stewardship. Join us at the 2023 CA/NV SWCS Annual Conference and be a part of the positive change!
Registration (required): To register, please click HERE.
CALIFORNIA-GERMANY AGRIVOLTAICS CONFERENCE.
Date: Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Time: 8:30am – 6:30pm
Venue: UC Davis ARC Ballroom A, 760 Orchard Road, Davis, CA 95616
Cost: $75
Speakers & Topics: To view the full agenda, click HERE
Description: Fighting climate change and helping agriculture to become more resilient, that’s the idea of Agrivoltaics, the co-location
of farming and solar photovoltaics. Therefore we will tackle the following questions:
- What are the benefits of agrivoltaics, especially for farmers and developers?
- How can they contribute to farm optimization?
- Which kinds of technologies already exist and what are the types of agrivoltaics PVs?
- How can argivoltaics align resilience and sustainability?
- What can Germany and California learn from each other?
Those are questions that the first California-Germany Agrivoltaics Conference (#CGAV23) aims to tackle. It will bring together corporations, policy-makers, researchers, developers, and farmers to discuss the topic in an interactive setting. The goal is to build strong German-American partnerships that will lead this growing market of agrivoltaics.
Registration (required): To register, please click HERE. For questions, please contact Yvonne Wang, Event Manager, GACC West by email ywang@gaccwest.com or by phone 415.248.7800.
LDGGA: POST HARVEST MEMBER APPRECIATION LUNCH.
Date: Thursday, November 2, 2023
Times: 11:30am
Venue: Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E Lockeford St, Lodi, CA 95240
Cost: FREE for LDGGA Grower & Association members
Description: Save the date for the Lodi District Grape Growers Association’s Membership Appreciation Lunch on Thursday, November 2 at 11:30am at the Lodi Grape Festival Grounds. The event will include a catered lunch, Lodi wines, and an opportunity to connect with fellow growers, associated businesses, and community leaders as we celebrate the culmination of the harvest season. The event is free for LDGGA Grower and Associate members. Additional details and RSVP information will be provided at a later date. Sponsorship opportunities are available.
RSVP: To LDGGA by phone 209.339.8246 or by email info@ldgga.org.
DELTA RESTORATION FORUM.
Date: Thursday, November 2, 2023
Time: 4:30 – 7:30pm
Venue: Ryde Hotel, 14340 State Hwy 160, Walnut Grove, CA 95690
Cost: FREE, all are welcome
Description: Please join the DPIIC’s Restoration Subcommittee at the historic Ryde Hotel in Walnut Grove for the second Delta Restoration Forum. Meet project leads to learn about restoration in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and Suisun Marsh, including recent and potential future projects, funding programs, and opportunities for landowners to implement wildlife-friendly practices. This public event will be held in an open-house format, allowing participants to drop by, network, and share their perspectives. The second Forum builds off the first, held in February 2023, by focusing on sharing project-specific information and providing a more flexible format for the public to participate in and make connections with project proponents. If you are interested in presenting a poster or other materials about a project or program, please complete this survey by October 19, 2023.
Registration (required): To register, please click HERE. For more information, contact DPIICrestorationsubcommittee@deltacouncil.ca.gov.
MADE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA.
Dates: Thursday, November 2 – Friday, November 3, 2023
Venue: Fresno Convention & Entertainment Center, 848 M St, Fresno, CA 93721
Speakers & Topics: To view the full agenda, click HERE
Description: MADE is an annual trade show highlighting regional food industry innovation and success. This event will celebrate food industry service providers, buyers, exhibitors, and sponsors who make the food and beverage industry in Central California one of the world’s best. For more information, click HERE.
Registration (required): To register, please click HERE.
CD11 LODI IPM NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING.
Date: Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Time: 8:00 – 9:30am
Venue: Burgundy Hall, Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E Lockeford St, Lodi, CA
Cost: FREE, all are welcome
Credits: 1.5 hrs DPR CE (OTHER)
Special Guests & Topics:
- TBD
- LODI RULES Committee – PEAS 2.0 Pesticide Risk Calculations for LODI RULES Sustainable Winegrowing Program
Who Should Attend: Local Pest Control Advisers (PCAs), GROWERS who manage their own pest control (PRIVATE APPLICATORS) or who have pest control questions, anyone looking for viticulture DPR CE credits, viticulture TECHNICAL ADVISORS in Lodi, and winemakers/grower relations personnel interested in learning about vineyard pest management.
Description: Our group meets monthly to discuss current vineyard pests and their management. The goal is to create a strong local network for communicating the best IPM strategies and for support in solving viticultural anomalies.
RSVP: To the Lodi Winegrape Commission by phone 209.367.4727 or email info@lodiwine.com.
CA FARM BUREAU EXTENSION: ELECTRICAL SAFETY TRAINING.
Date: Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Time: 2:00 – 3:00pm
Venue: Online via Zoom
Cost: FREE for members | $400 for non-members
Description: California Farm Bureau is pleased to offer this year-long program of training sessions presented by Nationwide. Select topics will be presented in both English and Spanish. Attendees will receive the Zoom link two days before the training date for each training they select.
Registration (required): To register, please click HERE.
CA FARM BUREAU EXTENSION: FIRE PROTECTION.
Date: Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Time: 9:00 – 10:00am
Venue: Online via Zoom
Cost: FREE for members | $400 for non-members
Description: California Farm Bureau is pleased to offer this year-long program of training sessions presented by Nationwide. Select topics will be presented in both English and Spanish. Attendees will receive the Zoom link two days before the training date for each training they select.
Registration (required): To register, please click HERE.
2023 SUSTAINABLE AG EXPO.
Dates: Tuesday, November 14 – Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Venue: Madonna Inn Expo Center at 120 Madonna Road in San Luis Obispo, California 93401
Cost: Click HERE for pricing | Lodi grower discount code: LODI23 for $50 off
Credits: 20+ hours of continuing education (CE) hours
Speakers & Topics: Click HERE to view the full agenda
Description: Discover the latest viticulture research and technology from the world’s top experts to help you be competitive in the ever-changing business landscape. Since 2003, the Sustainable Ag Expo has been a leader in providing world-class educational content for farmers, researchers, and consultants. The Sustainable Ag Expo brings together researchers and growers so you can earn continuing education hours and improve your business all while connecting with peers and agriculture companies. Gain actionable tips from more than 40 of the world’s top experts and experienced growers. Attend in-person seminars and watch virtual courses at your own pace. For more information, click HERE.
Registration (required): To register, please click HERE.
2023 DELTA INVASIVE SPECIES SYMPOSIUM.
Date: Thursday, November 30, 2023
Time: TBD
Venue: California Natural Resources Agency, 1416 9th St, Suite 1311, Sacramento, CA 95814
Cost: TBD
Description: Save the date for the fifth biennial elta Invasive Species Symposium, Making Connections: Understanding Connectivity in an Invaded Estuary. The Symposium will take place at California Natural Resources Agency headquarters in downtown Sacramento on November 30, 2023. In addition to invited speakers, the Delta Interagency Invasive Species Coordination (DIISC) Team requests submission of abstracts for 5-minute lightning talks that explore the theme of connection broadly as it relates to invasion, from ecological connectivity to connections among actors in the Bay-Delta’s social-ecological system. Lightning talk presenters must attend in person. To be considered, please submit an abstract by 11:59pm on September 30, 2023, via this form.
Registration (required): TBD
CA FARM BUREAU EXTENSION: 2023 CE SERIES.
Date: Thursday, November 30, 2023
Time: 9:30 – 10:30am
Venue: Online via Zoom
Cost: FREE for members | $400 for non-members
Credits: .5 hr DPR CE (LAWS & REGS) and .5 hr DPR CE (OTHER); 1 hr CCA – applied for
Topic: Safe Pesticide Use Around Bees
Description: California Farm Bureau presents the Farm Bureau Extension: 2023 Continuing Education Series held virtually. Join us throughout the year for webinars featuring content that meets your pesticide continuing education (CE) requirements. Subject matter experts will share information immediately applicable to your business operations and advance your professional development. CE certificates will be sent for each webinar attended after the successful completion of a simple quiz on the material. The Farm Bureau Extension: 2023 CE Series includes ten class dates throughout the year. Classes are presented via Zoom and held during the mid-morning hours on the specified dates. For more information, click HERE.
Registration (required): To register, please click HERE.
CD11 LODI IPM NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING.
Date: Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Time: 8:00 – 9:30am
Venue: Burgundy Hall, Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E Lockeford St, Lodi, CA
Cost: FREE, all are welcome
Credits: 1.5 hrs DPR CE (OTHER)
Special Guests & Topics:
- TBD
- LODI RULES Committee – PEAS 2.0 Pesticide Risk Calculations for LODI RULES Sustainable Winegrowing Program
Who Should Attend: Local Pest Control Advisers (PCAs), GROWERS who manage their own pest control (PRIVATE APPLICATORS) or who have pest control questions, anyone looking for viticulture DPR CE credits, viticulture TECHNICAL ADVISORS in Lodi, and winemakers/grower relations personnel interested in learning about vineyard pest management.
Description: Our group meets monthly to discuss current vineyard pests and their management. The goal is to create a strong local network for communicating the best IPM strategies and for support in solving viticultural anomalies.
RSVP: To the Lodi Winegrape Commission by phone 209.367.4727 or email info@lodiwine.com.
UC DAVIS: CURRENT ISSUES IN VINEYARD HEALTH.
Date: Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Venue: UC Davis Conference Center, 550 Alumni Lane, Davis, CA 95616
Cost: $260
Credits: DPR credits pending
Description: Lectures are provided by a talented group of speakers comprised of UC faculty, departmental experts, and UC farm advisors chosen for their involvement in developing solutions to the problems associated with grape pests and diseases. Speakers will provide the latest information on current topics, including:
- Breeding grapevines for disease resistance
- Controlling grape fungal diseases in the vineyard
- Managing grapevine viral diseases and their vectors
- Grapevine disease ecology and epidemiology
- The grape grower’s role in managing exotic pests and diseases
To view the course agenda, click HERE.
Registration (required): To register, please click HERE.
CA FARM BUREAU EXTENSION: AGRITOURISM.
Date: Tuesday, December 15, 2023
Time: 9:00 – 10:00am
Venue: Online via Zoom
Cost: FREE for members | $400 for non-members
Description: California Farm Bureau is pleased to offer this year-long program of training sessions presented by Nationwide. Select topics will be presented in both English and Spanish. Attendees will receive the Zoom link two days before the training date for each training they select.
Registration (required): To register, please click HERE.
2024 UNIFIED WINE & GRAPE SYMPOSIUM.
Dates: Tuesday, January 23 – Thursday, January 25, 2023
Venue: SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, Sacramento, CA
Cost: Click HERE for detailed pricing
Speakers & Topics: TBD
Description: Built with the joint input of growers, vintners, and allied industry members, the Unified Symposium has served as a clearinghouse of information important to wine and grape industry professionals for 26 years. The Unified Symposium also hosts the industry’s largest trade show of its kind. The trade show will host several hundred vendors showcasing their products and services.
Registration (required): To register, please click HERE. For questions, please call 530.753.3142 or fill out the form HERE.
2024 NORTH AMERICAN BIOCHAR CONFERENCE.
Dates: Monday, February 12 – Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Venue: SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, 1404 K St, Sacramento, CA 95814
Cost: TBD
Speakers & Topics: TBD
Description: Join industry experts to discuss the latest biochar science, applications, trends, and economics supporting green jobs. Stay tuned for registration information, sponsor opportunities, exhibitor rates, lodging options, and much more.
Registration (required): TBD for registration. For sponsors and exhibitors contact Biochar by email bc24@biochar-us.org.
UC DAVIS: IN VINO ANALYTICA SCIENTIA 2024.
Dates: Tuesday, July 9 – Friday, July 12, 2024
Time: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Venue: UC Davis Conference Center/Walter A. Buehler Alumni Center, 550 Alumni Ln, Davis, CA 95616
Description: The 13th edition of In Vino Analytica Scientia will provide an exceptional opportunity to hear from international experts covering a range of topics related to analytical sciences for grapes, wines, brandy, and spirits. General conference themes include:
- Chemical analysis of grapes, wines, spirits, and by-products
- Biotechnology and microbiology
- Oxidation, aroma, phenol chemistry, and wine aging
- Non-targeted analysis and chemometrics
- Genetic approaches towards better grape and wine quality
- Sensory analysis and wine styles
The conference will feature several invited keynote speakers, submitted oral and poster presentations, and networking opportunities with participants from around the world. Participants will have opportunities to enjoy wines from California and the US, visit the sustainable winery facilities at the University of California, Davis, and participate in a trip to world-renowned northern California wineries.
Registration (required): TBD
UCCE & UC IPM: AIR BLAST SPRAYER CALIBRATION.
Venue: Online
Cost: FREE (without DPR credit); fee to earn DPR credit
Credits: 2 hrs DPR CE (OTHER) and 0.5 hr DPR (LAWS & REGS); 2 hrs CCA (IPM)
Description: This course was developed for anyone who works with air blast sprayers or is involved with ensuring successful pesticide applications in trees and vines. This includes pesticide handlers, pest control advisors, growers, and supervisors. The course contains video so it requires a computer that can play audio and video. View the full description HERE.
For more information including technical requirements please contact Cheryl Reynolds, UC ANR, at creynolds@ucanr.edu.
AG CEU ONLINE: INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES FOR PIERCE’S DISEASE.
Time: 1 hr duration
Venue: Online
Cost: FREE
Credits: 1 hr DPR CE (OTHER); 1 hr CCA (Crop Management)
Description: This is a presentation of a field trial to develop a range of efficacious biopesticides for commercial application against Pierce‘s disease (PD). This project focuses on field testing of natural biological products for the control of PD. Biological products are microbes that live in association with plants. Our research groups isolated biocontrols, both bacterial and bacteriophage-based, from agricultural samples, including grapevine wood. Bacteriophages are viruses that selectively infect and kill bacteria but do not infect plant or animal cells. This research aimed to generate the data needed for the commercialization of new biopesticides that can be used by grape growers to manage PD.
For more information: Please click HERE.
AG CEU ONLINE: ORGANIC/SUSTAINABLE AG PRODUCTION.
Time: 2 hr duration
Venue: Online
Cost: FREE
Credits: 2 hr DPR CE (OTHER); 2 hr CCA (Sustainability)
Description: This course focuses on sustainable organic farming practices and cultural and biological pest management without the use of synthetic chemicals. This course will provide a general overview of the most common pests in organic/sustainable agricultural systems and current methods of controlling insect pests, weeds, and diseases in a range of organic crops grown in the United States. Organic/sustainable agriculture is expanding rapidly in the US with an average annual increase of 12% during the last 15 years. In the early years, organic production was limited and typically meant small farms and roadside stands. Now, however, the growing demand for organic produce is attracting conventional producers and retailers. Organic product sales now exceed $32 billion in the US.
For more information: Please click HERE.
AG CEU ONLINE: VINE MEALYBUG IPM IN VINEYARDS.
Time: 1 hr duration
Venue: Online
Cost: FREE
Credits: 0.5 hr DPR CE (LAWS & REGS) and 0.5 hr DPR CE (OTHER); 1 hr CCA (IPM)
Description: This online Continuing Education course, sponsored by Suterra, the global leader in environmentally sustainable pest control, discusses the identification of vine mealybug (VMB), how it damages grapes and grapevines, monitoring, and treatment options, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), and Pesticide Safety. Vine mealybug (VMB, Planococcus ficus) is a serious insect pest of grapes and has three characteristics that make it particularly damaging. The vine mealybug easily moves from vineyard to vineyard, it is difficult to control with insecticides, and it is implicated in the spread of viruses that cause grapevine leafroll disease. Information provided herein does not constitute a recommendation. Always consult with your PCA to determine the best pest management practices and timings for your operation. Adhere to state and local regulations and the current pesticide label and check with your organic certifier.
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AG CEU ONLINE: PROTECTING POLLINATORS FOR PEST CONTROL ADVISORS.
Time: 1 hr duration
Venue: Online
Cost: FREE
Credits: 1 hr DPR CE (OTHER) and 1 hr CCA (Sustainability)
Description:
As of January 2018, there were approximately 2.63 million managed honey bee colonies in the U.S. Over 500,000 make their home permanently in California, while another 1.5 million hives are moved into the state annually to augment the pollination demands of California’s almond crop alone. This means slightly fewer than 79 percent of the managed hives in the U.S. are used to pollinate a single California crop. In 2019 there are about 1.16 million planted acres of almond orchards in California, with mature trees on bearing acreages capable of producing more than 2.27 billion pounds of almonds annually. Growers usually rent two colonies of honey bees per bearing acre. “Honey bees are essential to almond production,” said Bob Curtis, pollination consultant and retired director of Agricultural Affairs for the Almond Board of California. “Every almond we eat exists because a honey bee pollinated an almond blossom so it’s in farmers’ best interest to keep them safe. Our livelihood depends on it.” As important as managed honey bees are to almonds and the more than 100 other crops they pollinate, pesticides and insecticides used to protect crops against pests are also important. Farmers and crop protection specialists recognize that and work diligently to ensure that pollinators and pesticides can co-exist in balance. This course will examine the stressors on the honey bee population such as Colony Collapse Disorder, nutrition, pesticides, parasites, and pathogens as well as rules and legislation to protect honey bees.
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AG CEU ONLINE: GRAPE POWDERY MILDEW CONTROL IN CA VINEYARDS.
Time: 1 hr duration
Venue: Online
Cost: FREE
Credits: 1 hr DPR CE (OTHER) and 2 hr CCA (IPM)
Description: Grape Powdery Mildew is the number one disease in California vineyards. More dollars are spent on powdery mildew control and, yet, this disease still accounts for more crop losses than any other grape pest. This course, sponsored by Western Farm Press, explores the different fungicide classes; treatment options for powdery mildew in California; resistance management, and regional differences in disease development. It also includes a detailed approach to using the UC Powdery Mildew Risk Assessment Index (RAI) to predict infections. Seasonal patterns of disease development differ from region to region (as well as year to year), and cost-effective management strategies must be based on local conditions that favor or inhibit pathogen reproduction. Season-long control depends on reducing early-season inoculum and subsequent infections with well-timed fungicide applications. Spray timing and frequency (and coverage) are everything; these vary depending on local weather, temperature, varietal susceptibility, vine growth stage, and material choice.
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AG CEU ONLINE: MITE CONTROL & IPM – TREE NUT, POME, GRAPE, & STRAWBERRY CROPS.
Time: 1 hr duration
Venue: Online
Cost: FREE
Credits: 1 hr DPR CE (OTHER) and 1 hr CCA (IPM)
Description: This course discusses mite control in major crops and is sponsored by BASF. Mites are small arthropods in the class Arachnida and the subclass Acari. Although they are related to insects, mites are in the arachnid class and are closely related to spiders and ticks. They are common pests in agriculture, landscapes, and gardens. Mite species are estimated to number nearly 50,000. They live in diverse habitats; in soil, water, or plant matter. They eat living and dead plant material as well as fungi, lichens, and even carrion. Some are parasites on animals and others feed on mold. This course will focus on the mites that threaten nut trees, pome fruit, grape, strawberry, tomato, and citrus crops.
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AG CEU ONLINE: UTILIZING POTASSIUM NITRATE AS A SPECIALTY PLANT NUTRITIONAL PRODUCT THAT PROTECTS DISEASE ORGANISMS & PLANT STRESSES OF IPM.
Time: 2 hr duration
Venue: Online
Cost: FREE
Credits: 1 hr CCA (Nutrient Management), 0.5 hr CCA (Soil & Water Management), & 0.5 hr (IPM)
Description: Potassium nitrate is used in agriculture, industry, solar energy plants, food, and pharma. In agriculture, the main uses of potassium nitrate are related to the supply of plant nutrients via fertigation, foliar, and field applications. Potassium nitrate has also proven to be a valuable tool in crop pest and stress management and has shown positive effects on the control of plant pests and diseases when applied or as an additive to crop protection agrochemicals, thus allowing the grower to practice more effective and judicious use of pesticides. When used correctly, potassium nitrate can be a valuable and economic source in any Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategy, not only for its effective and environmentally sensitive aspects but for its effects on overall plant health, thus creating a stronger, more resistant plant. This is demonstrated in this course by a number of examples of pest management with potassium and nitrate sources. This course also has a section on the role of nutrients in IPM and is sponsored by SQM.
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AG CEU ONLINE: CA GROUNDWATER PROTECTION REGULATIONS.
Time: 1 hr duration
Venue: Online
Cost: FREE
Credits: 0.5 hr DPR CE (LAWS & REGS) and 0.5 hr DPR CE (OTHER); 1 hr CCA (Soil & Water Management)
Description: California Governor Jerry Brown signed the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) on September 16, 2014. As the name implies, the legislation created a framework for sustainable groundwater management, defined as the Management and use of groundwater in a manner that can be maintained during the planning and implementation horizon without causing undesirable results. This course was updated for 2019 to reflect current regulations.
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AG CEU ONLINE: PESTICIDE ESSENTIALS FOR ADVISERS & APPLICATORS.
Time: 1.5 hr duration
Venue: Online
Cost: FREE
Credits: 1 hr DPR CE (LAWS & REGS) and 0.5 hr DPR CE (OTHER); 1 hr CCA (CEU Professional Development) and 0.5 hr CCA (CEU IPM)
Description: This course will provide an overview of several areas that are key to pesticide safety and application. We will cover subjects such as types of licenses, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), labeling and label interpretations, application equipment and techniques, first aid and decontamination procedures, and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and techniques. It is critical that the fundamentals are taught and reviewed regularly by all applicators and advisers.
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SAN JOAQUIN CO: SUPPORTING BENEFICIAL BIRDS & MANAGING PEST BIRDS.
Time: 1 hr duration
Venue: Online
Cost: FREE
Credits: 1 hr DPR CE (OTHER)
Description: This one-hour online course covers various practices farms can employ to utilize birds for pest control and reduce pesticide use. In addition, the course covers how to address birds when they may be pests on the farm.
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SAN JOAQUIN CO: THE FIELDWORKER SAFETY INSPECTION REPORT.
Time: 1 hr duration
Venue: Online
Cost: FREE
Credits: 1 hr DPR CE (LAWS & REGS)
Description: This course covers the regulatory requirements found in a Fieldworker Safety Inspection Report, what each requirement means, and how to comply.
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SAN JOAQUIN CO: THE PESTICIDE USE MONITORING INSPECTION (PR-ENF-104).
Time: 1 hr duration
Venue: Online
Cost: FREE
Credits: 0.5 hr DPR CE (LAWS & REGS) and 0.5 hr DPR CE (OTHER)
Description: Pesticide Use Monitoring Inspections are one of the most common types of regulatory inspections performed by our department. The purpose of these inspections is to determine if the handler and employer are in compliance with regulations, permit conditions, and if the label is used. Additionally, these inspections assure that possible hazards to people, crops, non-target animals, and surrounding properties are addressed.
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SAN JOAQUIN CO: PEST CONTROL HEADQUARTERS INSPECTIONS FOR AG OPERATIONS.
Time: 1 hr duration
Venue: Online
Cost: FREE
Credits: 1 hr DPR CE (LAWS & REGS)
Description: This training focuses on the Pest Control Headquarters Inspection Report (Form 109). This type of inspection is for:
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- Production Agriculture Operations
- Pesticide Dealers
- Pest Control Advisors (PCA)
- “Other” Non-Production Headquarters Types
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For this training, the concentration will focus on agricultural operations.
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SAN JOAQUIN CO: PESTICIDE DRIFT PREVENTION.
Time: 1 hr duration
Venue: Online
Cost: FREE
Credits: 0.5 hr DPR CE (LAWS & REGS) and 0.5 hr DPR CE (OTHER)
Description: Pesticide drift is the movement of pesticide dust or droplets through the air at the time of application or soon after, to any site other than the intended treatment area. This continuing education course training series discusses tips and techniques to reduce the possibility of off-target drift.
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WILD FARM ALLIANCE: ROLE OF BIRDS ON FARMS – CERTIFICATION.
Time: 10 virtual courses
Venue: Online
Cost: FREE
Description: This 10-lesson virtual course teaches agricultural professionals and farmers how to support beneficial birds and manage pest birds on farms. By learning how to assess the farm’s avian needs and opportunities, farms can be designed to provide for a diversity of beneficial birds. If pest birds are a problem, they can be discouraged with specific practices during the shorter periods when they cause damage. The sessions cover the latest research, tools, and resources, and are given by experts in avian pest control, entomology, ornithology, and conservation. This course was first offered via webinar format in early 2022. View the recordings of the lessons at your own pace and track your progress using the certificate, HERE.
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Organizations Hosting Training Seminars and Educational Events
Many of these qualify for LODI RULES Standards 1.6 & 2.8
American Society for Enology and Viticulture (ASEV) annual meeting
American Vineyard Grape Expo
Association of Applied IPM Ecologists (AAIE) annual conference
California Plant and Soil Conference (California Chapter of the ASA)
California State University-Fresno Biennial Grape Day
California Association of Pest Control Advisors (CAPCA) Meetings and Workshops
Clarksburg Grape Day
Dollars and Sense Tradeshow and Seminar
Foothill Grape Day
Lodi Grape Day (every February)
Lodi District Grape Growers Association Seminars and Workshop
Lodi Winegrape Commission (LWC) Seminars and Workshops
Napa Valley Viticulture Fair
Rootstock: Napa Valley Grapegrowers
San Joaquin Farm Bureau Seminars and Workshops
San Joaquin Valley Grape Symposium
San Joaquin Valley Winegrowers Association Annual Meeting and Industry Forum
Sustainable Ag Expo (San Luis Obispo every fall)
University of California-Davis extension courses and seminars (RAVE, etc.)
Unified Wine and Grape Symposium (every January in Sacramento)
Wine Industry Financial Symposium
World Ag Expo (every February)
UC IPM Online Trainings
The UC Statewide IPM Program provides online courses that reflect current advances in pest management and related topics. Selected courses are approved by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) for Continuing Education Units. Some are also approved for structural units from the Structural Pest Control Board (SPCB).
Check out the UC Integrated Pest Management website for online pieces of training – some are free and some charge a fee: ipm.ucanr.edu/training/index.html.