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2019 Agenda

7:30 AM Registration 8:30 Welcome and Announcements Bruce Lampinen, UC ANR Cooperative Extension Specialist, UC Davis Session 1: History and Economics of Almond Production Moderator: Mae Culumber, UC ANR Cooperative Extension Advisor, Fresno County 8:40 The California Almond Industry: History and Pr...
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For Speakers

Please refer to the following deadlines and items for this event:By Friday, October 4th: Provide ANR Program Support with your: PowerPoint presentation. PowerPoint files will be printed (three slides per page) and complied in binders for participants. A short paragraph-style biography.
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Speaker Guidelines

Below are some guidelines for all presenters to keep in mind as you prepare for your presentation and participation in the event, based on feedback from previous UC Short Courses. If this is your first time presenting on a particular topic at a UC Almond Short Course, work with your mentor(s).
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2019 Field Tour

8:30 AM Registration, light refreshments 9:00 Welcome and Announcements Bruce Lampinen, UC ANR CE Specialist, UC Davis Rotating Session 1 - 9:15 AM Station 1 IPM: Insects and Mites Emily Symmes, UC ANR Cooperative Extension Advisor, Sacramento Valley David Haviland, UC ANR Cooperative Extension Advi...
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Continuing Education

CCA Credits for Short Course (approved) Nutrient Management CEUs: 1.5 Soil and Water Management CUEs: 2.5 Integrated Pest Management CUEs: 6 Crop Management CEUs: 5 Professional Development CEUs: 1.
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