Topics in Subtropics

Topics in Subtropics Blog

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2020 Citrus Production Course

February 6, 2020

By Sonia I Rios

University of California Cooperative Extension Citrus Production Course for New Growers March 12, 2020 May 5, 2020 (8 Week course) Tuesdays, 9:30am -11:30am Location: 4500 Glenwood Dr # A, Riverside, CA 92501 (Riverside-Corona Resource Conservation District building) Cost: $325 Cost includes class...

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Avocado Growers Gear up for the Cold - What Challenges will growers face this Season: Snow, frost, or Freeze?

February 4, 2020

By Sonia I Rios

More than 6 inches of snow fell on areas of Riverside County, part of the state's southern-most growing region, which produces nearly half of the nation's avocado supply.

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Healthy Soils Grant Webinar

February 3, 2020

By Ben A Faber

Healthy Soils Grants for Avocado Growers Webinar February 12, 9am 10am It's not really just for avocado growers, anyone can join.

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Healthy Soils Grant Program

January 31, 2020

By Ben A Faber

Healthy Soils Workshop February 19, 9am 11am University of California Cooperative Extension Office 669 County Square Drive Suite 100 Ventura, CA 93003 CDFA's Healthy Soils Program is opening and will be accepting applications on a rolling basis.

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Weed ID in Your Hands

January 30, 2020

By Ben A Faber

Who says you can't know all those wild things growing in the field you didn't put there? Here's a chance to learn what they are for cheap. UC Publications is having a book sale and they are a deal until February 14.

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