A three-part series of sustainability1 workshops, part of the California Almond Sustainability Program (CASP), will bring forth tools, techniques and strategies to assist industry members in meeting current needs and taking advantage of future opportunities.
The first series will focus on Almond Board of California tools to ease irrigation and nitrogen-budgeting compliance pressures. Industry experts will review the following topics:
- Using CASP online tools to meet your growing needs
- Nitrogen calculator, mapping, irrigation
- Water use efficiency in the 22nd century
- Irrigation scheduling and infrastructure
- Presented by UC farm advisors, specialists and private-sector experts
- Available incentive programs
- Southwest Energy Efficiency Project (SWEEP), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) EQIP and Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), among others.
- Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program (ILRP) updates
- Nitrogen management plans, farm evaluation surveys
These regional workshops will be held in Tulare on March 15, Modesto on March 16, and Chico on March 18.
Part two of the series of workshops will feature pest management, and part three will focus on dust management, renewable energy and incentives.
All workshops are free to attend and include a complimentary lunch. Attendees are encouraged to bring laptops, tablets or other electronic devices to demo tools on-site.
Please RSVP to Rebecca Bailey at rbailey@almondboard.com or call (209) 343-3245.
1. Sustainable almond farming utilizes production practices that are economically viable and are based upon scientific research, common sense and a respect for the environment, neighbors and employees. The result is a plentiful, nutritious and safe food product.
