UC Davis Events Calendar

Seed Central Monthly Forum and Networking

4:30-6:00 ASTA Presentations

6:00-7:00 Networking

Registration will open in early October. More information here.

This orchard management short course features UC faculty, Cooperative Extension specialists and farm advisors, and USDA researchers who will provide an in-depth, comprehensive study of all phases of walnut culture and production. The program will cover the fundamental principles that form the basis for practical decisions and include Q&A for each session, quality time with instructors and networking opportunities.

Who should attend: New and experienced growers as well as other industry members interested in commercial walnut production.

For more information, see the full agenda here.

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 6:30 p.m. at the Activities and Recreation Center. It includes a panel discussion with culinary scientist Ali Bouzari and pumpkin and squash breeder Lindsay Wyatt. This session will be at the Activities and Recreation Center.

Registration opens in early November.

This three-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.