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Avocado Weed Management

May 14, 2026
By Ben A Faber
 California Avocado Society Meeting: All about weeds!June 9, 2026San Diego Farm Bureau, 420 S Broadway, Escondido, CAInformation and link to register:https://californiaavocadosociety.org/seminars.html
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Vermicomposting Workshop, Palo Alto

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Jun 13, 2026

Are you interested in learning how to make your own compost at home?Join us at Elizabeth Gamble Garden for a free worm compost workshop. Learn the art and science behind composting from a local Certified Master Composter. This is one actionable way that you can do your part in the fight against food waste…
Santa Clara County Cooperative Extension
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Laurel Wilt Stages in Avocado

Laurel Wilt Disease Workshop

May 14, 2026
By Ben A Faber
Laurel Wilt-Ambrosia Beetle – Advisory Panel Meeting/Growers Workshop Date: June 11th, 2026Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Eastern Time)Venue: ZoomThe purpose of this meeting is to briefly update the Advisory Panel members and avocado growers in Florida and California on the progress of the laurel wilt…
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Building a Good Relationship with Your Farmer & The Farm Manager Option

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Jun 25, 2026

Taking care of farmland you don’t farm yourself can be challenging, especially if you live far away. But where there is a will (and some helpful information) there is a way. You can grow the long-term productivity and profitability of your farmland while also feeling good about the land’s health and…
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Creating a Good Lease, Lease Rates, and Soil Testing for Soil Health

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Jun 18, 2026

Taking care of farmland you don’t farm yourself can be challenging, especially if you live far away. But where there is a will (and some helpful information) there is a way. You can grow the long-term productivity and profitability of your farmland while also feeling good about the land’s health and…
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Making Plans, Talking with Tenants, and Finding a New Farmer

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Jun 11, 2026

Taking care of farmland you don’t farm yourself can be challenging, especially if you live far away. But where there is a will (and some helpful information) there is a way. You can grow the long-term productivity and profitability of your farmland while also feeling good about the land’s health and…
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Farmland Basics, Your Land’s Ecology, and Soil Health

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Jun 4, 2026

Taking care of farmland you don’t farm yourself can be challenging, especially if you live far away. But where there is a will (and some helpful information) there is a way. You can grow the long-term productivity and profitability of your farmland while also feeling good about the land’s health and…
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How to Work with Your Farmer for Productive Soil, Conservation, and a Wider Legacy

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May 18, 2026

Taking care of farmland you don’t farm yourself can be challenging, especially if you live far away. But where there is a will (and some helpful information) there is a way. You can grow the long-term productivity and profitability of your farmland while also feeling good about the land’s health and…
Grown in Marin
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