Advanced Citrus and Avocado Trainings with Special Focus on Invasive Pest ACP

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News and updates from the statewide UC Master Gardener Program office.

Author: Aubrey Bray

Published on: March 14, 2013

Photo courtesy CDFA.

The Statewide Master Gardener Program has once again partnered with the California Center for Urban Horticulture, this time to bring you Advanced Citrus and Avocado training! The Your Sustainable Backyard: Citrus and Avocoado Series will be hosted in three locations in the upcoming weeks and will explore citrus and avocado varieties for the home garden, maintenance and upkeep, and special information on the pests that wreak havoc on citrus and avocados.

Asian Citrus Psyllid. Photo courtesy of UC IPM.

Special focus will be given to invasive pest Asian Citrus Psyllid (ACP) and the effects of Citrus Greening Disease. We'll discuss identification, monitoring, and treatment of this threat to the California Citrus industry and to home citrus. Find out what all the fuss is about and educate yourselves to better serve the clientele in your region.

Cost of the workshop is $20 and include materials and lunch. Event runs from 8:30am-4:00pm and is open to the public so bring your spouse or friends! Click on the links below to register or view more information.

View Registration Homepage for more information and mail-in registration information.

View Agenda

Register Online for:

Davis April 13, 2013 10am-4pm

Los Angeles Area May 17, 2013 10am-4pm

Riverside May 18, 2013 10am-4pm

Tags: ACP (2), avocado (1), citrus (1)

Comments: 14

Comments:

by Robin Y Rivet

on March 21, 2013 at 10:46 AM

How come the second largest city in the state with the largest percentage of small farms doesn't get it's own workshop? Please consider adding us to your statewide outreach. It is difficult and expensive to travel to Los Angeles from San Diego. With our proximity to the border and a very active MG program, we would fill a class easily.

Reply by Aubrey Bray

on March 21, 2013 at 1:28 PM

Hi Robin,
You aren't the first to note that San Diego would also be a prime location for Citrus and Avocado training. Trust us when we say that we love to visit beautiful San Diego when we can and are currently working on adding a June workshop for the San Diego area. Cross your fingers and stay tuned!
Thanks!
Aubrey

by Marjorie Robinson

on March 21, 2013 at 5:35 PM

What time frame is correct? One part shows 10-4 and another shows 8:30-4.

Reply by Pamela M. Geisel

on March 21, 2013 at 5:40 PM

Hi Marjorie: It is from 8:30 to 4:00 p.m. We will make adjustments to the website to correct that error. Thanks for the heads up. Pam

by Janice E. Carey

on March 25, 2013 at 5:20 PM

Hi,
I do need a clarification about the time. I would be coming from San Jose-a 2 1/2 hour trip. If it is at 8:30, we would need to leave by 5:45-6:00 in the morning. I haven't signed up yet: I need a confirmation if it is 8:30 or 10 am because that is a world of difference for time to leave! I put out that I would carpool:I need to let people know if it is a different start time.

by Maggie Courtis

on March 28, 2013 at 8:31 PM

I really, really want to attend this training. All three are dates I will be out of town. My son is getting married June 22. Please, oh please, have the training in San Diego in July.
Thanks for considering my request.

by Debbie Muth

on April 1, 2013 at 9:42 PM

I was too late to sign-up for the Davis class. Is there a wait list in case some people drop? Thanks, Debbie Muth

by Annelie Lauwerijssen

on April 2, 2013 at 8:34 AM

I too would love to attend the Davis class. Is there a wait list one could sign up on? Thanks. Annelie Lauwerijssen MG Colusa

by Janice E. Carey

on April 2, 2013 at 10:56 AM

The whole of Santa Clara County Master Gardeners were NOT able to attend the Davis class due to the SCC Spring Market Garden (we sell heirloom vegetables on that same date.) DVD for sale? Another class?

See above post-My carpool and myself not coming, so post doesn't need an answer.

by Beverly L Vasconcellos

on April 2, 2013 at 1:25 PM

I would attend one in S.D. Please do it soon! thanks

by Meredith French

on April 2, 2013 at 3:34 PM

Please let us know when you plan to come to San Diego. Agree with Robin - LA is a nightmare. meredith french

by Laura Starr

on April 5, 2013 at 4:45 PM

Hi Aubrey, thanks to you and Scott Parker for bringing this event to avocado and citrus-rich San Diego County!

Perhaps one of the trainings can be video/recorded so those that cant attend, can benefit from it. See you in June!

by Beverly Flather

on April 15, 2013 at 8:38 AM

Looking forward to class in San Diego.

Bev Flather

by Paula Glogovac

on May 30, 2013 at 11:03 AM

Are you considering any future trainings on this again in the Bay Area?