Calendar
September 2000
26 (San Diego, CA)
October 18 (Watsonville, CA)
Frost Control Workshop
Participants learn about frost formation, chilling and freezing of crops, techniques for frost control, and using databases on the web.
Contact: Mary Golden, California Ornamental Research Foundation, 493 S. Highland Ave., Ukiah CA, 95482; (707)
462-2425.
27
Annual Chile Field Day
Santa Clara, CA
More than 150 chile varieties will be shown, including jalapeno, serrano, ancho, new mexican, thai, habanero and wax pod types.
Contact: Maria de la Fuente, UC Cooperative Extension, Santa Clara County, 1005 Timothy Drive, San Jose, CA
95133; (408) 299-2635.
October 2000
14
Establishing the Small Vineyard
UC Davis
This beginning course is the first in a series of classes covering basic viticulture principles and practical aspects of vineyard management.
Contact: University Extension, University of California, 1333 Research Park Drive, Davis, CA 95616; (800) 752-0881.
17-18
Aquatic Weed School
Woodland, CA
This two-day workshop covers topics including aquatic weed identification, biology, and weed control in lakes, ponds, reservoirs, and other bodies of water.
Contact: Kitty Schlosser, Weed Research and Information Center, University of California, One Shields Ave., Davis, CA 95616; (530) 752-7091.
26
Soil Steaming
Salinas, CA
This half-day workshop examines soil steaming, one of the alternatives to methyl bromide. Events include presentations on soil-inhabiting diseases and weeds, and steaming techniques and demonstrations.
Contact: Mary Golden, California Ornamental Research Federation, 493 S. Highland Ave., Ukiah CA, 95482; (707) 462-2425.
Oct. 30 - Nov. 3, 2000
Biology and Technology of Tree Fruit Production
UC Davis
For orchardists, crop care advisors and pest control advisors, this course provides an advanced review of tree fruit plant growth, and current pest control and production practices.
Contact: University Extension, University of California, 1333 Research Park Drive, Davis, CA 95616; (800) 752-0881.
Oct. 31 - Nov. 2, 2000
Agricultural Marketing Outreach Conference for Limited Resource Farmers
Modesto, CA
Workshop sessions and tours cover topics including loans and grants, marketing, food safety, and export markets. Scholarships are available. See page 7.
Contact: Small Farm Center, University of California, One Shields Ave., Davis, CA 95616; (530) 752-8136.
November 2000
3
Public Relations for Small Wineries
Davis, CA
Participants learn the fundamentals of public relations tools, including how to write a press release and how to identify media needs.
Contact: University Extension, University of California, 1333 Research Park Drive, Davis, CA 95616; (800) 752-0881.
5-7
Health and Safety in Western Agriculture: A Practical Approach
Sacramento, CA
Conference topics include field studies, evaluations of safety, intervention, outreach, and intercultural communications, and how these topics are affected by a diversity of crops, workers, geography, and cultures within NIOSH Region IX (California, Nevada, Arizona, and Hawaii).
Contact: Donna Dold, UC Ag Health and Safety Center, One Shields Ave., Davis, CA 95616; (530) 752-5253.
17-19
California Farm Conference 2000
Santa Rosa, CA
Short courses, workshops and tours cover topics including agritourism, genetic engineering, specialty crops, livestock production, and marketing.
Contact: California Farm Conference 2000; (530) 888-9206; http://www.californiafarmconference.com
December 2000
12
Temas para el Agricultor/Ranchero (Topics for the Farmer/Rancher)
Fresno County, CA
This workshop, presented in Spanish, focuses on pest identification and control, crop culture, and soil care and preparation. Contact: Richard Molinar, UC Cooperative Extension, Fresno County, 1720 S. Maple Ave., Fresno, CA 93702; (559) 456-7555.