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May 8, 2024 11:00 am
OBC Almond Growers Field Day
DETAILS:
The Oakville Bluegrass Cooperative, in partnership with UC Davis & East Stanislaus RCD is hosting a Field Day event for almond growers at the East Stanislaus County RCD SOILS center on May 8th.
Learn how Oakville bluegrass, a no-till perennial cover crop, reduces labor, boosts soil health, and improves water infiltration. See attached flyer for more information.
HOST: The Oakville Bluegrass Cooperative
REGION: North San Joaquin Valley
PRODUCTION SYSTEMS: All
CONSERVATION PRACTICES: All
CROPS/PRODUCTS: All
May 30, 2024 9:00 am
BIOCHAR BENEFITS IN CALIFORNIA ORCHARDS
DETAILS:
A free workshop about the benefits of using biochar in orchards to improve soil health. Learn best practices for handling and applying biochar. Hear about AFT’s field trial with Pacific Farming Company. Lunch will be served.
Speakers include:
·AFT, Paul Lum and Harol Gonzalez Gallardo
·UC Merced, Rebecca Ryals, PhD
·Pacific Farming Company, Matt Angell
Register at https://maderachowchillarcd.org/workshops-and-events/
HOST: Madera/Chowchilla RCD
REGION: South San Joaquin Valley
PRODUCTION SYSTEMS: Orchard and Vine Crops
CONSERVATION PRACTICES: Biochar
CROPS/PRODUCTS: All