UC Davis Events Calendar

Seed Central Monthly Forum and Networking
Afternoon session, 2:30-4:30, includes squash, olive oil and honey tasting, and tour of the academic complex and LEED Platinum certified winery, brewery and food and milk processing laboratory. This session is at the Robert Mondavi Institute complex.

Seed Central Forum is from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Activities and Recreation Center. It includes a panel discussion with culinary scientist Ali Bouzari, pumpkin and squash breeder Lindsay Wyatt, chef Nick Balla, and Andrea Alvarez. This session will be at the Activities and Recreation Center.

Registration opens in early November. #SeedCentral

This 3 1/2-day course focuses on the biological, genetic, agronomic and technological processes and practices involved in the production and processing of agricultural seeds and how they influence seed quality. The course will also cover the postharvest conditioning processes and seed technology treatments that can enhance seed quality.

Targeted participants include seed production professionals and others who would benefit by knowing more about how to grow, manage and process crops for seed and to attain and enhance seed quality.

Information and registration here.

The Storer Life Sciences Lectureship presents Sean Eddy, Ph.D., of Harvard University.

This two-week intensive course covers the biology and current technologies used for handling fruits, nuts, vegetables and ornamentals in California and is designed for research and extension workers, quality control personnel, and business, government or academic professionals.

Lectures: June 17-21
Field trip: June 24-28

Participants can attend for one or both weeks. Course information and registration here.