Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Course

The course provides a foundation of Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and co-management information, FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirements, and details on how to develop a farm food safety plan.

Date of Event: Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Time of Event: 7:30am-5:00pm

Location: 3589 Weswind Blvd., Santa Rosa, CA 95403

Price Per Participant: $30.00

Last day to register online: Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Course (SPANISH)

Provided in Spanish, The course provides a foundation of Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and co-management information, FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirements, and details on how to develop a farm food safety plan.

Date of Event: Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Time of Event: 7:30am-5:00pm

Location: 3589 Weswind Blvd., Santa Rosa, CA 95403

Price Per Participant: $30.00

Last day to register online: Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Queen Rearing Techniques Short Course

The course will include lectures, hands-on exercises and a tour of our beautiful Häagen-Dazs Honey Bee Haven. This course is perfect for those who have some beekeeping experience and would like to move on to the next step of rearing their own queens or maybe even trying their luck at bee breeding.

Location: Short course will be held at the Harry H. Laidlaw Jr. Honey Bee Research Facility on UC Davis campus. For directions visit: http://elninobeelab.ucdavis.edu/qrtsc.html

Begin Date: Saturday, May 11, 2019

End Date: Sunday, May 12, 2019

Price Per Ticket: $395.00

Last day to register online: Friday, May 3, 2019

TOUR: A Winemaker’s Perspective on Genetic Diversity

Tour the UC Davis Wolfskill Experimental Orchard—home to the world’s most genetically diverse grape collection. The Wolfskill Experimental Orchard is one of the largest plant germplasm collections in the world and home to many fruit and nut crops including nearly 60 taxa of grapes from 55 different countries and represents the most genetically diverse grape collection in the world.

Date of Event: Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Time of Event: 2:00 p.m.

Location: The Wolfskill Experimental Orchard, Winters, CA

Price Per Reservation: $15.00

Last day to register online: Sunday, May 12, 2019

LECTURE: A Winemaker’s Perspective on Genetic Diversity

This joint lecture will illustrate how the genetic diversity available in plant repositories can ensure that winemakers continue to adapt, and even thrive, in a world of adversity. The event is in two parts. A tour of the UC Davis Wolfskill Experimental Orchard—home to the world’s most genetically diverse grape collection—is open to a limited number of participants before the lecture.

Date of Event: Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Time of Event: 6:00pm

Location: International Center, Multipurpose Room

Price Per Reservation: $10.00

Last day to register online: Sunday, May 12, 2019

Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Course

The course provides a foundation of Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and co-management information, FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirements, and details on how to develop a farm food safety plan.

Date of Event: Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Time of Event: 7:30am-5:00pm

Location: 646 South Highway 59, Merced, CA 95341

Price Per Participant: $30.00

Last day to register online: Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Course (SPANISH)

Provided in Spanish, The course provides a foundation of Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and co-management information, FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirements, and details on how to develop a farm food safety plan.

Date of Event: Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Time of Event: 7:30am-5:00pm

Location: 646 South Highway 59, Merced, CA 95341

Price Per Participant: $30.00

Last day to register online: Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Course

The course provides a foundation of Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and co-management information, FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirements, and details on how to develop a farm food safety plan.

Date of Event: Wednesday, May 29, 2019

Time of Event: 7:30am-5:00pm

Location: 1201 L Street, Modesto, CA 95353

Price Per Participant: $30.00

Last day to register online: Wednesday, May 29, 2019

How Science Can Preserve the Ancient Art of Winemaking

This event is part of the Walt Klenz Wine Business Speakers series, which brings leading figures in the domestic and international wine industry to the institute for evenings of talks and discussions about the wine industry.

Date of Event: Thursday, May 30, 2019

Time of Event: 6:30-8:00 pm

Location: Silverado Vineyards Sensory Theater, Robert Mondavi Institute Sensory Building

Price Per Ticket: $10.00

Last day to register online: Wednesday, May 29, 2019

Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Course

The course provides a foundation of Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and co-management information, FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirements, and details on how to develop a farm food safety plan.

Date of Event: Tuesday, June 4, 2019

Time of Event: 7:30am-5:00pm

Location: 1712 Fairlane Road, Yreka, CA 96097

Price Per Participant: $30.00

Last day to register online: Tuesday, June 4, 2019

Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Course

The course provides a foundation of Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and co-management information, FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirements, and details on how to develop a farm food safety plan.

Date of Event: Wednesday, June 5, 2019

Time of Event: 7:30am-5:00pm

Location: 831 5th Street, Orland, CA 95963

Price Per Participant: $30.00

Last day to register online: Wednesday, June 5, 2019

Managing for Varroa

Varroa management is important for all beekeepers to understand. We will be exploring mite biology and various means to monitor, mitigate, and manage these robust pests of the industry.

Date of Event: Saturday, June 8, 2019

Time of Event: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Location: Bee Biology Lab, 1 Bee Biology Rd. Davis, CA 95616

Price Per Ticket: $175.00

Last day to register online: Wednesday, June 5, 2019

Sensory Evaluation of Olive Oil Certificate Course I June 11 and 12, 2019

The essential sensory course for the professional buyer, importer, category manager, producer, or anyone who wants to gain expertise in evaluating olive oil. Sensory, culinary, chemistry and policy experts guide you through a unique tasting and educational odyssey.

Date of Event: Tuesday, June 11, 2019

Time of Event: 8:00am-5:00pm

Location: Silverado Vineyards Sensory Theater

Price Per Ticket: $549.00

Last day to register online: Friday, June 7, 2019

Bee Breeding Basics

This course is a complement to our Queen Rearing Techniques Short Course that we offer twice in the spring. We explore breeding schemes and honey bee genetics along with the various races and breeder lines.

Date of Event: Saturday, June 15, 2019

Time of Event: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Location: Bee Biology Lab, 1 Bee Biology Rd. Davis, CA 95616

Price Per Ticket: $95.00

Last day to register online: Wednesday, June 12, 2019

2019 Mead Making 301

For the aspiring meadery owner. Learn more in-depth about the science of mead, sensory analysis from mead makers and UC Davis Viticulture & Enology professors.

Location: RMI Sensory Building

Begin Date: Monday, June 24, 2019

End Date: Thursday, June 27, 2019

Price Per Ticket: $1,100.00

Last day to register online: Sunday, June 16, 2019

Planting the Bee Garden

Instructor: Christine Casey, Ph.D., UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology Location: Harry H. Laidlaw, Jr. Honey Bee Research Facility and Häagen-Dazs Honey Bee Haven

Date of Event: Saturday, June 22, 2019

Time of Event: 8:00am-11:00am

Location: Harry H. Laidlaw, Jr. Honey Bee Research Facility and Haagen-Dazs Honey Bee Haven

Price Per Ticket: $50.00

Last day to register online: Wednesday, June 19, 2019

Supporting Breastfeeding Mothers under Acute Stress

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.

Date of Event: Sunday, June 30, 2019

Time of Event: 12:00am

Location: ONLINE

Price Per Registration: $30.00

Last day to register online: Sunday, June 30, 2019

Lactation Support in the Shadow of Maternal Trauma

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.

Date of Event: Sunday, June 30, 2019

Time of Event: 12:00am

Location: ONLINE

Price Per Registration: $90.00

Last day to register online: Sunday, June 30, 2019

Who’s in Charge? The Ethics of Control in Decision-making Related to Infant Feeding

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.

Date of Event: Sunday, June 30, 2019

Time of Event: 12:00am

Location: ONLINE

Price Per Registration: $30.00

Last day to register online: Sunday, June 30, 2019

Building Professional Relationships: Understanding and Addressing Rudeness in the Workplace

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.

Date of Event: Sunday, June 30, 2019

Time of Event: 12:00am

Location: ONLINE

Price Per Registration: $30.00

Last day to register online: Sunday, June 30, 2019

Baby Behavior for Lactation Professionals (4 Part Series)

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.

Date of Event: Sunday, June 30, 2019

Time of Event: 12:00pm

Location: ONLINE (Pre-recorded)

Price Per Registration: $120.00

Last day to register online: Sunday, June 30, 2019

2019 International Pollinator Conference

The 4th International Conference on Pollinator Biology, Health and Policy

Location: UC Davis Arc Pavilion

Begin Date: Wednesday, July 17, 2019

End Date: Saturday, July 20, 2019

Price Per Ticket: $350.00

Last day to register online: Wednesday, July 10, 2019

Master Milling Certificate Course September 23-25, 2019

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.

Date of Event: Monday, September 23, 2019

Time of Event: 8:00am

Location: Robert Modavi Institute Silverado Sensory Theater

Price Per Ticket: $875.00

Last day to register online: Friday, September 20, 2019

College Celebration

On Friday, October 4, 2019 the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences will bestow the Awards of Distinction at its 31st 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.

Date of Event: Friday, October 4, 2019

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 27, 2019

Hemp Breeding and Seed Production

Hemp Breeding and Seed Production is a two-day course designed to enhance the knowledge of professionals working on hemp improvement and propagation. The course covers hemp seed production topics such as flowering, pollination, seed development, harvesting and certification. Course participants will also learn about hemp genomics, genetics, sex expression, types of cultivars with corresponding breeding schemes and intellectual property protection options. The course will be delivered in an interactive format with lectures and discussions. The instructors include experts from the public and private sectors. For inquiries, please contact Julie Tillman at jtillman@ucdavis.edu.

Location: UC Davis Activities and Recreation Center (ARC) Davis CA 95616

Begin Date: Monday, October 28, 2019

End Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Price Per Class Tuition: $950.00

Last day to register online: Monday, October 28, 2019

Queen Rearing Techniques Short Course

The course will include lectures, hands-on exercises and a tour of our beautiful Haagen-Dazs Honey Bee Haven. This course is perfect for those who have some beekeeping experience and would like to move on to the next step of rearing their own queens or maybe even trying their luck at bee breeding.

Location: Short course will be held at the Harry H. Laidlaw Jr. Honey Bee Research Facility on UC Davis campus. For directions visit: http://elninobeelab.ucdavis.edu/qrtsc.html

Begin Date: Saturday, April 27, 2019

End Date: Sunday, April 28, 2019

Price Per Ticket: $395.00

Last day to register online: Friday, April 19, 2019

Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Course

The course provides a foundation of Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and co-management information, FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirements, and details on how to develop a farm food safety plan.

Date of Event: Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Time of Event: 7:30am-5:00pm

Location: 1125 Golden Gate Drive, Napa, CA 94558

Price Per Participant: $30.00

Last day to register online: Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Course

The course provides a foundation of Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and co-management information, FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirements, and details on how to develop a farm food safety plan.

Date of Event: Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Time of Event: 7:30am-5:00pm

Location: 520 Market St. #2, Colusa, CA 95932

Price Per Participant: $30.00

Last day to register online: Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Course (SPANISH)

Provided in Spanish, The course provides a foundation of Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and co-management information, FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirements, and details on how to develop a farm food safety plan.

Date of Event: Friday, April 12, 2019

Time of Event: 7:30am-5:00pm

Location: 3290 Ad Art Road, Stockton, CA 95215

Price Per Participant: $30.00

Last day to register online: Friday, April 12, 2019

Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Course

The course provides a foundation of Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and co-management information, FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirements, and details on how to develop a farm food safety plan.

Date of Event: Thursday, April 11, 2019

Time of Event: 7:30am-5:00pm

Location: 3290 Ad Art Road, Stockton, CA 95215

Price Per Participant: $30.00

Last day to register online: Thursday, April 11, 2019