- Author: Sonia Rios
The National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) has teamed up with the USDA to host a first-of-its-kind conference in Spanish tailored for Spanish-speaking farmers and ranchers statewide. The Growing Together conference will be held on Tuesday Nov. 15, 2016, in Monterey, Calif. Conference Video “Hispanic farmers and ranchers are a dynamic growing demographic in California and this conference aims to help Spanish-speaking farmers share, learn and grow in their native
language,” said Carlos Suarez, NRCS state conservationist.
The conference is open to all farmers and ranchers, yet is uniquely tailored towards Spanish speaking growers. The program will be translated into English, with translation headsets. Conducting the conference in Spanish will provide an enriched learning experience. The conference will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Monterey, located at 1 Old Golf Course Rd, Monterey CA 93940. The conference is free to all attendees and will include breakfast, lunch and light appetizers. Please contact Victor Hernandez at (530) 792-5628 or Thea Rittenhouse (530) 792-7338 with any questions pertaining to the conference. Attendees must register in advance, as space is limited. Please visit https://latinofarmerconference.ncat.org/registro.php to register.
Three different workshops will follow an opening keynote address https://latinofarmerconference.ncat.org/workshops.php. The courses will be held in two 90-minute blocks. Some of the speakers will be UC ANR Farm Advisors and Specialist. This allows each attendee to choose two different subjects of interest throughout the day. The workshops topics will cover: Access to Capital and USDA Resources; Soil Health; Efficient Use of Water; Bee Keeping and Marketing. The conference will conclude with a farmer panel representing a diverse cross section of California agriculture. NCAT, a nonprofit, has been promoting sustainable living for over 35 years. In recent years, their agriculture work has focused on small-scale intensive farming, urban farming, and local foods; assistance to small farmers and beginning and new farmers.
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service is the lead USDA partner in this conference. NRCS has provided leadership in a partnership effort to help America's private landowners and managers conserve their soil, water and other natural resources since 1935. For more information on NRCS, visit www.nrcs.usda.gov.
- Author: Sonia Rios
El Centro Nacional para la Tecnología Apropiada (NCAT por sus siglas en inglés) se ha asociado con el Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos para desenvolver una conferencia en español adaptada para los agricultores y ganaderos de habla Hispana en todo el estado. La conferencia Juntos Creciendo se llevará a cabo el Martes 15 de Noviembre 2016, en
Monterey, Calif. Video de la Conferencia"Los agricultores y ganaderos Hispanos son un demográfico dinámico que va creciendo en California y esta conferencia tiene como objetivo ayudar a los agricultores de habla Hispana para compartir, aprender y crecer en su idioma natal", dijo Carlos Suárez, conservacionista del estado del NRCS.
La conferencia está abierta a todos los agricultores y ganaderos, pero se adapta de forma única a los productores de habla Hispana. El programa será traducido al inglés, con auriculares de traducciónhttps://latinofarmerconference.ncat.org/esp_conference.php. La realización de la conferencia en español ofrecerá una experiencia de aprendizaje enriquecido.
La conferencia se llevará a cabo de 08 a.m. a 5 p.m. en el Hyatt Regency Monterey, ubicado en 1 Old Golf Course Rd, Monterey CA 93940. La conferencia es gratuita para todos los asistentes y contará con el desayuno, el almuerzo y aperitivos ligeros. Por favor, póngase en contacto con Víctor Hernández al (530) 792-5628 o Thea Rittenhouse (530) 792-7338 con cualquier pregunta referente a la conferencia. Los asistentes deben registrarse con anticipación, ya que el espacio es limitado. Por favor, visite https://latinofarmerconference.ncat.org/registro.php para registrar.
Tres talleres diferentes seguirán un discurso de apertura (https://latinofarmerconference.ncat.org/workshops_esp.php). Los cursos se llevarán a cabo en dos bloques de 90 minutos. Esto permite que cada asistente pueda elegir dos talleres diferentes de interés durante todo el día. Los talleres son: Acceso a la financiación y recursos del USDA; Salud de los suelos; Uso eficiente del agua; Mantenimiento de abejas; y El mercadotecnia. La conferencia concluirá con un panel de agricultores representado la diversidad de agricultura enCalifornia.
NCAT, una organización no lucrativa, ha estado promoviendo una vida sostenible por más de 35 años. En los últimos años, su trabajo se ha centrado en la agricultura pequeña e intensiva, la agricultura urbana y los alimentos locales; asistencia a los agricultores de nivel pequeño aprendices y los nuevos agricultores.
El Servicio de Conservación de Recursos Naturales del USDA es el socio USDA principal en esta conferencia. El NRCS ha proporcionado liderazgo en un esfuerzo conjunto para ayudar a los mayordomos y propietarios privados de los Estados Unidos de América a conservar su suelo, el agua y otros recursos naturales desde 1935. Para mayor información del NRCS, visite www.nrcs.usda.gov o https://latinofarmerconference.ncat.org/index.php
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g.,Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA's Target Center at (202) 720‐2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877‐8339. The USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender.
- Author: Sonia Rios
Update your knowledge of changing regulations! This course meets the requirements established by the revised 2018 Worker Protection Standard, which is mandated by the US Environmental Protection Agency and the California Department of Pesticide Regulation.
This workshop, which is being presented by the University of California, Integrated Pest Management Program and AgSafe, will qualify participants who successfully complete the program the ability 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 $150 per person. Payment is by credit card only. Continental breakfast, lunch and materials are provided. Includes acerticate of completion. No refunds will be given. Space is limited, register early!
Instructor: Sarah Risorto, Southern California Pesticide Safety Education trainer, UC IPM
Pesticide Safety Instructor Training Workshop (English) at the Moreno Valley university of California Cooperative Extension Office, 21150 Box Springs Rd, Ste. 202 on September 29, 2016
Registration is only online. For details and to register, visit www.ipm.ucanr.edu/events or www.agsafe.org. Questions Contact us by email at pesticidesafety@ucipm.edu or by calling (530) 750-1252
5:00pm. Registration begins at 7:45am
Continuing Education Hours will be available through California Department of Pesticide Regulations
Other dates:
September 21 Ventura (Spanish)October 13 Santa Maria (English)November 1 Fresno (English)November 29 Tulare (SpanishDecember 1 Bakerseld (English)- Author: Sonia Rios
October 4 th & 5th, 2016
The summit will be held on the UC Riverside campus in room 302S of the Highlander Union Building (HUB) located near the center of campus. A searchable campus map can be found here: https://campusmap.ucr.edu/ Wireless internet will be available to all attendees on UCR's guest network. Login information will be provided at the outset of the summit.
Registration A $55 registration fee is requested for all participants, which includes catered meals. The registration link is: https://webpay.ucr.edu/webpay/HOME
Program at Glance
Day 1 – October 4th
8 – 9 am Breakfast
9:00 – 9:20 Opening remarks and introductions
9:20 – 10:20 Session 1 – Vector management
10:20 – 10:40 Break
10:40 – noon Session 1 (cont.)
Noon – 1:30 Lunch
1:30 – 3:10 Session 2 – Pathogen and disease detection
3:10 – 3:30 Break
3:30 – 5:30 Session 2 (cont.)
5:30 – 8:00 Networking session and dinner
Day 2 – October 5th
8 – 9 am Breakfast
9 – 10:15 am Session 3 – Disease management
10:15 – 10:35 Break
10:35 – noon Session 3 (cont.)
Noon – 1:30 Lunch
1:30 – 3:00 Concluding discussion
3:00 Tours of USDA Germplasm Repository or CDFA Biological Control Facility
Parking Arrangements are being made for summit attendees to purchase $5 daily parking passes for one of the campus parking lots. The location will likely be Lot 24 (P24 in the attached map), but this will be confirmed in the coming weeks. Parking attendants will be present to provide directions to the Highlander Union Building. University, state, and federal vehicles can park for free in campus lots.
For more information please contact: Matt Daugherty
- Author: Sonia Rios
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