Upcoming Events
September
27th: Growing Together Black Farmer Conference
October
1st: Air Quality Incentive Event
- Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
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Location: Fresno State, Peters Education Center- 5010 N Woodrow Ave, Fresno, CA 93740 (Free Parking Passes will be provided to those that RSVP)
- Free Dinner Provided
Sierra Resource Conservation District, NRCS, and San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District are excited to host an upcoming Air Quality Incentives Event at Fresno State on October 1st and would greatly appreciate your help in spreading the word to your network and any interested farmers. The event will focus on local and federal programs that provide farmers with incentives to improve their operations, with highlights including information on drought relief grants, technical assistance, and tractor replacement programs. RSVP
22nd: Central Valley Flavor Fest: Featuring Jujubes on Tuesday, October 22nd from 5:00 - 9:00 PM at the River Park Farmers Market. ??Celebrate the specialty foods of our region with us at our first Central Valley Flavor Fest. Organized by University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) and F3: Food Farm Future. Join us for a consumer test.
31st: Private Applicator Certification (PAC) Study Session 9-11 am
Farmers in California are required to test in order to renew their Private Applicator Certification (PAC). Join the UC Cooperative Extension Small Farms program in Fresno as we review information that will help you prepare for the test you must take to renew your certification. There will be a study sessions covering topics from pest management, pesticide laws and safety, and proper application of pesticides. This is free to attend and will take at 550 E Shaw Ave in Fresno CA on the first floor
November
19-20th: Latino Farmer Conference Monterrey, CA
December
January
February
23-28th: Small Farms Conference