University of California Cooperative Extension, USDA Farm Service Agency, California Avocado Commission and California Avocado Society

Fire Recovery and Frost Refresher

Santa Paula Agricultural Museum, 926 Railroad Ave, Santa Paula

January 10, 9 – 11 AM, Wednesday

Introduction – Ben Faber, UCCE

Fire Damage to Santa Barbara and Ventura County Agriculture – Henry Gonzales, VC Ag Commissioner

Damage to Avocado Orchards – Ken Melban, CAC

Disaster Resources Available from USDA – Farm Service Agency – Daisy Banda, USDA- FSA

Assessing Fire and Frost Damage and Recovery Practices – Ben Faber

Fire Loss Calculator – Eta Takele, UCCE

Fire Experiences – What Works, What Doesn't and What Might – Grower Panel

Representatives from Ventura and Santa Barbara Agriculture Commissions will be present

FSA will be present from 8-12 to take Disaster Applications

Refreshments will be served.

For information contact: Ben Faber (805)645-1462

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