The 2016 Almond Short Course will be held November 8–10 at the Modesto Centre Plaza. New and experienced growers, as well as other industry members interested in commercial almond production, should consider attending.
The course will feature University of California (UC) faculty, Cooperative Extension specialists and farm advisors, and USDA researchers who will provide three full days of instruction on all phases of almond production. Attendees will receive a take-home reference binder covering all 35 presentations. Registration also includes three lunches and two receptions.
Early registration opens on July 1.
Presentation topics include:
• Orchard planning, design and development
• Almond variety and rootstock selection
• Evaluation and modification of soils
• Tree training and pruning
• Tree and root physiology
• Bud development, pollination and fertilization of flowers
• Bee management
• Irrigation scheduling
• Proper use and maintenance of irrigation systems
• Salinity management
• Mineral nutrition and fertilization
• Soil amendments
• Management of weeds, vertebrate pests, insects and diseases
• Organic production
• Economics of almond farming and marketing
For more information, please see this flyer. Space is limited, so register early!
