- Author: Ben Faber
You are invited to the
North American Raspberry & Blackberry Conference
February 21-24, 2018 • Ventura, California
A MAJOR CANEBERRY MEETING in A LEADING PRODUCTION AREA
Schedule
Wednesday, February 21: Opening Reception
Thursday February 22: Full-day Bus Tour of Farms and Research
Friday, February 23 and Saturday, February 24: Educational Sessions, Posters, and Trade Show.
Session topics include
SWD management • Mite control • Raspberry pollination
Organic/biological pest & disease management options
Frost tolerance of blackberry buds • White drupelet disorder
Temperature management in tunnels • Spray application in high tunnels
Primocane blackberry pruning • Water and nutrient management
Calcium nutrition in raspberries • Tissue testing to optimize fertilizer programs
Caneberries in Mexico • Berry promotion • Consumer and industry trends
Night harvesting of blackberries • Post-harvest & packaging • Food safety for caneberry growers
Berry breeders & nurseries panel • Pest control advisors panel • Growers labor issues panel
English–Spanish translation will be provided
Location: Ventura Beach Marriott
Only a block from the beach. Special conference rate is $149/night. Call 805-643-6000 and mention "Raspberry & Blackberry Conference" or make reservations online at www.raspberryblackberry.com. Cutoff date is February 1.
For more information and registration
Or contact the North American & Raspberry Blackberry Association at
info@raspberryblackberry.com or 919-542-4037
Exhibitor inquiries welcome.
This conference is being held by the North American Raspberry & Blackberry Association in cooperation with UCCE
- Author: Ben Faber
Nearly 1600 species of native bees can be found in California's rich ecosystems; this colorful pocket-sized card set will help you identify 24 of the most common bees found in urban gardens and landscapes.
Using this card set, you'll be able to identify bees on the wing to the genus level. Included for each featured bee are color photographs, a general description of appearance, the distribution and richness, flight season, nesting habits, floral hosts, and how each transports pollen.
Also included is a brief description and illustration of the anatomy of a bee, a glossary, bibliography, and online resources so you can delve deeper into the lives of these fascinating social insects.
Designed as a companion to the book California Bees and Blooms. This 3-1/2" x 5-1/4" card set is spiral bound and printed on sturdy laminated paper to hold up to rough service in the field.
CB & B also has lists of plants attractive to different bee species
Get this and "California Bees and Blooms" at :