This program covers topics including food safety and preservation, Internet opportunities, livestock and field crops, and vineyard and orchard development. JUNE 10-11 Committee for Sustainable Agriculture Heartland Conference California State University, Stanislaus, Turlock, CA Workshops cover organic fruit and vegetable production, Farm tours and exhibits are included. Jepson Herbarium 50th Anniversary Celebration and Scientific Symposium UC Berkeley Experts will discuss California plant diversity with biological consultants, government agency planners, conservation biologists, academic researchers, land owners, and the general public. 8 units of UC Davis upper division credit.
Enrollment is limited.
CA Presentations cover topics including shiitake mushroom culture, oyster mushroom culture, and a grower panel. 29-30 Organic Farming in the San Joaquin Valley Reedley College, Reedley, CA University of California researchers and other speakers will discuss organic methods for controlling insects, weeds, diseases, soil biology, composting, and the beneficial aspects of organic matter. Soil Solarization for Weeds, Insects and Diseases Fresno, CA Speakers present solarization principles and methods and lead tours to sites where solarization is in process. JULY 21 Foothill Grape Day Nevada County, CA Industry speakers cover topics including cultural practices in vineyards, varietal selections, industry economics, winery construction, and turnkey concepts. 11477 E. Ave.