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Pesticide Safety Instructor TrainingWorkshops
Update your knowledge of changing regulations!
Registration:
http://ipm.ucanr.edu/IPMPROJECT/workshops.html
This course meets the requirements established by the revised Worker Protection Standard, which is mandated by the US Environmental Protection Agency and the California Department of Pesticide Regulation. This workshop, presented by the UC Integrated Pest Management Program, AgSafe and support from WCAHS, will qualify participants who successfully complete the program to train fieldworkers and pesticide handlers under these revised regulations. Topics will cover pesticide exposure, signs and symptoms of illness, emergency medical care, proper use of personal protective equipment, safe handling and transportation of pesticides, and laws and regulations regarding labels and safety data sheets.
Who Should Attend?
Ag supervisors • Growers • Farm Labor Contractors • Safety Managers • Safety Trainers
Cost
$50 per person. Payment is by credit card only.
Continental breakfast, lunch and materials provided. Includes a certificate of completion.
No refunds will be given.
Space is limited, register early!
http://ipm.ucanr.edu/IPMPROJECT/workshops.html
Dates
Classes will be from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Check-in begins at 7:45am.
January 29
Modesto
English
February 20
Vista
English
February 15
Modesto
Spanish
February 20
Vista
Spanish
February 12
Santa Paula
English
April 16
Fresno
English
February 13
Santa Paula
Spanish
April 18
Fresno
Spanish
Continuing Education hours will be available through California Department of Pesticide Regulations (DPR).
Seguridad de Pesticidas Talleres de Formación de Instructores
Actualicé su conocimiento sobre los cambios regulatorios!
Este curso cumple con los requisitos revisados por la Norma de Protección del Trabajador, que es un mandato de la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de Estados Unidos y el Departamento de Regulación de Pesticidas de California. Este taller, presentado por el Programa de Manejo Integrado de Plagas de la Universidad de California y AgSafe, con apoyo de WCAHS, calificará a los participantes que completen el programa con la capacidad de entrenar a trabajadores de campo y manejadores de pesticidas bajo estas regulaciones revisadas. Los temas cubren la exposición a plaguicidas, síntomas de la enfermedad, la atención médica de emergencia, el uso adecuado del equipo de protección personal, manipulación y transporte seguro de los plaguicidas y las leyes y reglamentos relativos a las etiquetas y fichas de datos de seguridad.
¿Quién debeasistir?
Supervisores agrícolas • Productores • Contratistas de trabajadores agrícolas Supervisores de seguridad • Entrenadores de seguridad
Costo
$50 por persona. El pago es solamente con tarjeta de crédito.
Desayuno, almuerzo y los materiales serán proporcionados. Incluye un certificado de finalización. No se darán reembolsos.
¡El espacio es limitado, regístrese temprano!
Fechas
Clases empiezan a las 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registración empieza a las 7:45am.
29 de enero
Modesto
Inglés
20 de febrero
Vista
Inglés
15 de febrero
Modesto
Español
21 de febrero
Vista
Español
12 de febrero
Santa Paula
Inglés
16 de abril
Fresno
Inglés
13 de febrero
Santa Paula
Español
18 de abril
Fresno
Español
- Author: Ben Faber
Irrigation and Nutrient Management Field Day
Monday January 14, 2019
555 Las Varas Canyon Road Goleta 7:30 am - 11:30 pm, lunch is provided The event is FREE
but please register -
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/irrigation-nutrient-management-field-day-tickets-54248292102
Learn all about soil moisture sensor systems -
• Using sensors to save water, energy, & fertilizer
• Monitoring & interpreting soil moisture data
• Checking & fixing common system problems
• System configurations & funding opportunities
• Practical and common sense considerations
Attendees get a
FREE Soil Nitrate
Quick Test Kit
The Cachuma Resource Conservation District, with funding from the Department of Water Resources, is
pleased to offer this FREE field day event in partnership with:
Parks Land and Cattle Company The Irrometer Company
Natural Resource Conservation Service
Picture: Soil Moisture Testing by the" Feel Method"
- Author: Ben Faber
California Avocado Society's
2017 Annual Meeting
This year marks our 102nd Annual Meeting and it will be held
in Ventura County on October 20 - 21, 2017
californiaavocadosociety@gmail.com
949-940-8869 Office
949-276-9721 Fax
Must Download 2017 AM Flyer & Registration to Fill out Form
**Register & pay online or mail or fax the form with payment.
**Late fee of $25 will be added on registrations after
Monday, October 16th.
Friday Field Tour
Registration at Hansen Agricultural Center
(Directions to the fields will be given at Registration)
Best to register before October 20th
Fruit Growers Laboratories: Water, Leaf and soil analysis technologies along with some pathology analysis.
Brokaw Orchard: High Density. Management changes over time.
Dominguez Orchard: High Density. Management and pruning.
Friday Evening President's BBQ Reception
At Limoneira Ranch Headquarters.
It will be a special evening as members and friends network and share industry information.
(Download to Hansen Agricultural Center Directions)
(Linke to BBQ Reception Direction to Limonira Ranch HQ)
Saturday Annual Meeting
Held at Four Points by Sheraton Ventura Harbor, CA
1050 Schooner Drive, Ventura, CA, 93001
We have a great line up of speakers planned
Scott Bucy
Vice-President Fruit Growers Laboratories
Soil and Plant Analysis--Common and Not So Common Problems.
Dr. Raquel Folgado
Cryopreservation Researcher, The Huntington
Cryopreservation of Avocado Germplasm and New Technology Spin-offs for Propagation and Breeding.
Consuelo Fernandez
Director of International Cooperation, Brokaw Nursery
Gem Variety Management, and New Rootstocks.
Dr. Peggy Mauk
UCR Director of Ag Operations and CE Subtropical Specialist
Rootstock Trial Progress.
Brittany Collins
Owner and Chief Pilot, HawkEye Imaging
Remote Sensing Technology—Now and in the Future.
M. Cristina Léon
CAS Board Member
Highlights of the CAS tour to Michoacan, Mexico.
Grower Panel
Shawn Martin, Organic Grower Carpinteria; Kevin Ball, Ag Land Services; Ed McFadden, Orchard Manager.
Moderated by Susan Estrada, Newsline Editor.
Awards: Oliver Atkins Award and Award of Honor.
You will find the pricing and detailed information for
Saturday's agenda, Friday's tours and President's reception on the registration pamphlet.
For the CAS's special rate rooms at the Four Points by Sheraton
for single/double rate $129
Please call in-house reservations:
(805) 658-1212 ext. 1290 (Mention "California Avocado Society" for the discounted rates.
Cutoff date for the special rates will be September 27, 2017.