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Water - The Big Picture Webinar

January 31, 2021
By Ben A Faber
Western Water Systems: Update Join us for a free webinar offering an update on Western Water Systems Date: Wednesday February 3, 2021 Time: 1:00P Eastern/12:00 Central/11:00 Mountain/10:00 Pacific Kristiana Hansen - Economic Impacts from Water Reductions in Agriculture: Examples from the Colorado R...
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Dragon Fruit Workshop

January 26, 2021
By Ben A Faber
A recent workshop was held in Florida for pitahaya growers. The presntations are on line now https://ufl.zoom.us/rec/share/c6EIqwOMhCLJuQ7cf7YnufEAp3OB8pADxbcAwxhXUrfMoOx2FXm9x4kXX8QdrTo.
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2021 Ag Wildfire Refresher

Fire Preparedness for Farmers

January 25, 2021
By Ben A Faber
Katie Wollstein (Rangeland Fire Regional Specialist) and Jacob Powell (OSU Agricultural Extension Agent) are hosting a webinar on fire preparedness for farmers and ranchers. Please advertise in venues you feel appropriate. Specifics and registration information is in the attached flyer.
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Laurel Wilt in Florida Avocados

January 20, 2021
By Ben A Faber
Avocado Laurel Wilt-Ambrosia Beetle (LW-AB) Workshop Date: Feb. 11, 2021 (Thursday) Time: 10:00AM-3:00PM (Eastern Standard Time) which is 7 AM to 12 PST Venue: Zoom; attendance limited so register early. You must register in advance for this meeting: https://ufl.zoom.
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