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As part of the 2026 California Small Farms Conference, UC OAI is co-organizing an organic recordkeeping workshop. There are over 3,500 certified organic producers in California, with hundreds more transitioning each year. Organic certification requires producers to maintain detailed records from seed to sale…

Soil Health Tests: What Do They Really Tell You? by Lindsey Klein, UCCE Small & Organic Farms, Community Education SpecialistPart of the 6th Annual Organic Agriculture Seminar Series for Growers where each week you'll hear from a guest speaker for a 30-minute presentation followed by questions from the…

Weed management is a major challenge for organic production systems - including mixed vegetable farms. In this farmer-focused workshop, a UC Cooperative Extension Advisor will provide a short introduction to organic weed management, with a focus on managing seedbanks, preventative practices, and emerging…

Week 7: Selecting species, seeding rates, and integrating cover crops into nutrient management.

Hosted by UC SAREP's California Food Hub Network If your food hub or aggregation business handles and/or sells certified organic foods, this training is for you! Participants will learn how organic regulations apply to food hubs and aggregators and what steps to take if you’re required to obtain organic…

Week 8: Prevention-based strategies and approved materials for pest management.

Organic Management of Field Rodents - Gophers, Voles, Moles by Dr. Roger Baldwin, Cooperative Extension Specialist: Human-Wildlife Conflict Resolution, UC DavisPart of the 6th Annual Organic Agriculture Seminar Series for Growers where each week you'll hear from a guest speaker for a 30-minute presentation…

Week 9: Prevention-based strategies and approved materials for pest management.

Integrating Rotational Grazing into Organic Production Systems by Amélie Gaudin, Professor and Endowed Chair in Agroecology, UC DavisPart of the 6th Annual Organic Agriculture Seminar Series for Growers where each week you'll hear from a guest speaker for a 30-minute presentation followed by questions from…

Week 10: What to expect during an inspection and tips from producers and inspectors.

ATTENDING THIS SCHOOL WILL PROVIDE:– 3 days of practical class lectures on principles and implementation of microirrigation systems and management practices for crop production– 2 days of field demonstration visits (one day in the San Joaquin Valley for modernized irrigation delivery systems, and fruit and…