The ultimate postharvest gathering place for nearly 1,000 grape, nut and tree fruit growers and PCAs since 1997, this annual event will be featuring PCA & CCA Credits, Free Breakfast & Tri-Tip Lunch, Industry Trade Show, State of the Almond, Pistachio, Walnut & Wine Grape Industry presentations and seminars on: Ag Legislative Update, California’s Water Future, Supply Chain Solutions & Farm Bill, Grapevine Canopy Management, Tree & Vine Disease Management, Wine Grape Rootstock Selection, Navel Orangeworm & Vine Mealybug IPM, and an Update on Pesticide Laws & Regulations. USDA Farm Service Agency representatives will also be on-site to assist grower in signing up for disaster & tree/vine assistance programs.

Fresno is the number one ag county in the state and this annual event is held in the center of the Central Valley’s rich and diverse agricultural production. Since 1996, this event has become a tradition for nearly 1,000 grape, nut and tree fruit growers to attend. This year, the expo will be featuring PCA & CCA Credits, Free Breakfast & Tri-Tip Lunch, Industry Trade Show, State of the Raisin, Table Grape, Wine, Almond, Walnut, Pistachio, Pecan & Tree Fruit Industry presentations and seminars on: On-Farm Groundwater Recharge, Supply Chain Solutions & Farm Bill, Walnut Rootstock Selection, Pistachio Tree Training, Grapevine Mechanization and IPM, New DOV Raisin Varieties, Extreme Weather Vineyard Management, Laws & Regulations, and rodent control. USDA Farm Service Agency representatives will also be on-site to assist growers in signing up for disaster & tree/vine assistance programs.

Terra West Group Managing Partner, Donny Rocha, will be a guest speaker at RMA's Central Valley Chapter 'Agri Landscape: Trends in Ag' luncheon. Along with the other guest speakers, he will examine the factors affecting the farmland market and how the present state of California’s ag economic landscape effects the financial position of farming operations. Come learn about the state of agribusiness in the Central Valley and cultivate connections! You can register for the event here.

Join us for Ag Aware, the premier agricultural luncheon fundraiser supporting local FFA high school students! Step into the world of agriculture and experience the excitement of supporting our next generation of industry leaders. This event promises to be a delightful afternoon filled with delicious food, networking opportunities, and inspiring stories from the young leaders of our community. By attending Ag Aware, you'll have the chance to connect with fellow industry professionals and show your support for the vital role that agriculture plays in our community. With your help, we can provide the resources and education necessary for our local FFA students to succeed in their agricultural pursuits.

The University of California Lake County Cooperative Extension (UCCE) office is planning to host a walnut update meeting. The 2024 Lake County walnut update meeting is scheduled for March 21 at the Scotts Valley Women’s Club in Lakeport, California, The meeting, hosted through UCCE Lake County’s Diversified Agricultural Systems program, is sponsored by UCCE, the Lake County Department of Agriculture and the California Walnut Board.

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California has made great strides in preparing for a drier, hotter future, but it remains a challenge to harness the bounty of wet years while also reducing flood risk. How did California’s water sector manage the unusually wet conditions of the 2023 water year—and what lessons can we glean for the future? We speak with three panels of experts to find out.

Sponsored by Fresno State’s Institute for Food and Agriculture, hear leaders and experts from the agricultural industry, political and research sectors make presentations and forecasts on regional, state and national topics.

“Come Grow with Us” as Stanislaus State Agriculture Department and Friends of the Fair Foundation present the 19th Annual Tastes of the Valley Wine and Cheese event at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds.

The Tastes of the Valley event will be held on Thursday, October 5, 2023 from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. As in past years wineries and brewers from around the region will sample their best wine and beers; local cheese makers will be on hand to share tasty nibbles and some of our best restaurants will have small plates of favorite menu items. In addition to food and drink, the popular silent and live auctions will round out an exciting night. Tickets to the event are being sold for $60 each; with the proceeds benefiting the Agriculture Studies Program at Stanislaus State and the Stanislaus County Friends of the Fair Foundation.

Purchase tickets online or visit the Stanislaus County Fair office.