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2017 Master Milling Certificate Course Date of Event: Thursday, September 28, 2017 Time of Event: 8:00am Location: Robert Modavi Institute Silverado Sensory Theater Price Per Ticket: $1,275.00 Last day to register online: Tuesday, September 26, 2017 The Master Milling Certificate Course has helped hundreds of olive oil processors produce better oil more efficiently. The course will be led by Leandro Ravetti, among the world’s top experts in olive oil processing, growing, and standards. As executive director of Australia’s Boundary Bend Limited,Leandro has helped guide the company to rapid growth, optimum efficiency, and top awards at international olive oil competitions. The company’s success is guided by innovation, data, and analysis to maximize oil production efficiency and quality.The course will include a field trip to three olive oil processors in Yolo County, including to Boundary Bend’s new U.S. facility. Click here to register.
College Celebration Date of Event: Friday, October 06, 2017 Time of Event: 5:30 p.m. Location: UC Davis ARC Pavilion Contact Information: crcloud@ucdavis.edu Price Per Ticket: $20.00 Last day to register online: Friday, September 29, 2017 On Friday, October 6, 2017 the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences will bestow the Awards of Distinction at its 29th annual College Celebration. The event is held each year at harvest time to celebrate the advancement and accomplishments of our college and its impact on agriculture and the environment. Click here to register.
Lactation Support in the Shadow of Maternal Trauma Location: ONLINE (LIVE) Begin Date: Monday, October 02, 2017 End Date: Monday, October 30, 2017 Price Per Registration: $90.00 Last day to register online: Monday, October 02, 2017 This 3-part webinar (1 hour each) will be hosted by Dr. Jane Heinig and the UC Davis Human Lactation Center. The topic will be of interest to Physicians, Nurses, Dietitians, Lactation Consultants, and other health professionals working with families of young infants. Click here to register.
Planning Ahead for Your First Hives 10/7 Date of Event: Saturday, October 07, 2017 Time of Event: 900 Location: 1 Bee Biology RD Price Per Ticket: $95.00 Last day to register online: Friday, October 06, 2017 We are very excited to be hosting “Planning Ahead for Your First Hives” short course at the Harry H. Laidlaw Jr. Honey Bee Research Facility at UC Davis. The short course will include lectures and hands-on exercises. This course is perfect for those who have little or no beekeeping experience and would like to obtain more knowledge and practical skills to move on to the next step of owning and caring for their own honey bee colonies. Click here to register.
It's Alive! Principles and Practices to Build Soil Health on Your Farm Date of Event: Thursday, October 12, 2017 Time of Event: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Russell Ranch Price Per Ticket: $0.00 Last day to register online: Friday, October 06, 2017 This workshop is for all farmers who want to learn about soil health. It will focus on organic systems, but will include principles and practices relevant to all systems. Click here to register.
Queen Rearing Basics 10/20 Date of Event: Friday, October 20, 2017 Time of Event: 930 Location: 1 Bee Biology RD Price Per Ticket: $125.00 Last day to register online: Wednesday, October 18, 2017 We are very excited to be offering our lecture-based “Queen Rearing Basics” Course at the Laidlaw Facility at UC Davis. Participants in this one-day course will have an opportunity to learn about the theory behind the queen rearing strategies and will include topics from basic queen biology to basics of breeding honey bees This course is perfect for those who want to learn more about the most important individual in their colonies or have been thinking about rearing their own queens, but might not feel ready to do hands-on exercises. Click here to register.
Honey Sensory Experience: An Introduction Location: Robert Mondavi Institute Sensory Building Begin Date: Friday, November 10, 2017 End Date: Saturday, November 11, 2017 Price Per Ticket: $575.00 Last day to register online: Sunday, November 05, 2017 This course is for beekeepers, bakers, honey-lovers, mead makers, packers, importers, professional buyers, honey producers, and honey lovers, category manager or anyone who wants to gain expertise in the aroma of honey analysis. Over two days, expert teachers will guide participants through a unique tasting and educational odyssey. Click here to register.
Who's in Charge? The Ethics of Control in Decision-making Related to Infant Feeding Date of Event: Friday, December 01, 2017 Time of Event: 12:00pm Location: ONLINE (Pre-recorded) Price Per Registration: $30.00 Last day to register online: Thursday, November 30, 2017 This 1 hour pre-recorded webinar is hosted by Dr. Jane Heinig and the UC Davis Human Lactation Center. The topic will be of interest to Physicians, Nurses, Dietitians, Lactation Consultants, and other health professionals working with families of young infants. Click here to register.
Building Professional Relationships: Understanding and Addressing Rudeness in the Workplace Date of Event: Sunday, December 31, 2017 Time of Event: 12:00pm Location: ONLINE (Pre-recorded) Price Per Registration: $30.00 Last day to register online: Sunday, December 31, 2017 This pre-recorded 1 hour webinar will be hosted by Dr. Jane Heinig and the UC Davis Human Lactation Center. The topic will be of interest to Physicians, Nurses, Dietitians, Lactation Consultants, and other health professionals working with families of young infants. Click here to register.
Baby Behavior for Lactation Professionals (4 Part Series) Date of Event: Monday, January 01, 2018 Time of Event: 12:00pm Location: ONLINE (Pre-recorded) Price Per Registration: $120.00 Last day to register online: Sunday, December 31, 2017 This 4-part, pre-recorded, webinar series (1 hour each) will be hosted by Dr. Jane Heinig and the UC Davis Human Lactation Center. The topic will be of interest to Physicians, Nurses, Dietitians, Lactation Consultants, and other health professionals working with families of young infants. Click here to register.
Varroa Management Strategies 9/22 Date of Event: Friday, September 22, 2017 Time of Event: 900 Location: 1 Bee Biology RD Price Per Ticket: $175.00 Last day to register online: Thursday, September 21, 2017 Varroa management is important for all beekeeper to understand. We will be exploring deeper into the mite’s own biology and various means to monitor, mitigate, and manage these robust pests of the industry. Click here to register.