1. 2019 California Plant and Soil Conference

February 5-6, 2019

DoubleTree Hotel & Fresno Convention Center
2233 Ventura Street, Fresno, CA 93721
Tel: 559-268-1000.  http://calasa.ucdavis.edu

CA-ASA Conference Registration Fees

Early registration fees through Monday, January 29^th:

• Full (both days) professional: $195
• Full (both days) student: $20
• First day only (Feb. 5^th) professional: $115
• Second day only (Feb. 6^th) professional: $80
• First or second day only student: $20

Late (after January 29) and walk-in registration fees:

• Full (both days) professional: $220
• Full (both days) student: $20
• First day only (Feb. 5^th) professional: $130
• Second day only (Feb. 6^th) professional: $90
• First or second day only student: $20

Lunch is provided to all registrants both days of the conference.

Register on-line at: https://portal.sciencesocieties.org/LogIn/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=https%3a%2f%2fweb.sciencesocieties.org/Meetings/Registration/MeetingId/74dfa6ea-13c7-e811-80f1-005056a7afa5

Hotel Reservations:

Call the Doubletree Hotel and Convention Center at (559) 268-1000
and mention “CA Plant & Soil Conference-ASA”. 

Conference rate = $139 + taxes, guaranteed through Jan. 21, 2019.

The agenda can be accessed here: http://calasa.ucdavis.edu/agenda2019/. Presentations will include information about: sustainable water resources, water use efficiency, climate smart agriculture, agricultural technology, pest control and nutrient management. Continuing education units have been applied for.

2. Water and the Future of the San Joaquin Valley

The San Joaquin Valley is in a time of great change and growing water stress. New cooperative approaches are needed to bring groundwater basins into balance, provide safe drinking water, and manage water and land to benefit people and nature. Authors of a new PPIC study and a diverse group of experts will discuss key issues and solutions to some of the valley's looming challenges. This event will be held at the California State University - Fresno in theSatellite Student Union. Please register online at: https://www.ppic.org/event/water-and-the-future-of-the-san-joaquin-valley/. There is no charge to attend, but space is limited. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided. This event will also be webcast live. 

Agenda:

8:30 a.m. Registration and continental breakfast

9:00 a.m. Welcome
Robert M. Harper, provost and vice president for academic affairs, Fresno State

Michael Frantz, co-owner, Frantz Wholesale Nurseries

9:10 a.m. Presentation: Water Stress and a Changing San Joaquin Valley
Ellen Hanak, center director, PPIC Water Policy Center

9:45 a.m. Panel 1: Balancing the Valley's Water Supplies and Demands
Moderator: Alvar Escriva-Bou, research fellow, PPIC Water Policy Center

Eric Averett, general manager, Rosedale-Rio Bravo Water Storage District

Katarina Buelna Campbell, supervisor of resources, Westlands Water District

Thomas Esqueda, associate vice president for water and sustainability, Fresno State

Ric Ortega, general manager, Grassland Water District

10:45 a.m. Break

11:00 a.m. Panel 2: Managing for Water Supply and Water Quality
Moderator: Sarge Green, project director, Center for Irrigation Technology at Fresno State

David Cory, consulting attorney and farmer

Helen Dahlke, associate professor in integrated hydrologic sciences, UC Davis

Veronica Garibay, co-director, Leadership Council for Justice and Accountability

Anja Raudabaugh, chief executive officer, Western United Dairymen

12:00 p.m. Lunch

12:30 p.m. Panel 3: Valley 2040: Planning For Water And Land Use Transitions
Moderator: Nathaniel Seavy, research director, Point Blue Conservation Science

Vito Chiesa, supervisor, Stanislaus County

Soapy Mulholland, executive director, Sequoia Riverlands Trust

Lorelei Oviatt, director, Kern County Planning and Natural Resources Department

Jon Reiter, chief executive officer, Maricopa Orchards

1:25 p.m. Closing Remarks
Mas Masumoto, author and farmer