2026 Vegetable Production and IPM for Conventional and Organic Systems (Riverside County)
Venue
Coachella Public Library
1500 6th Street
Coachella, CA 92236
United States
Event Type
Meetings
This is an in-person event
Pre-registration is preferred to expedite the entry process, though on-site registration will be available starting at 7:30 am (PST) on the day of the event.
About the Event
This FREE in-person, half-day workshop brings together researchers, UC Cooperative Extension advisors, PCAs, and other agricultural professionals to discuss current challenges and science-based solutions in vegetable production and integrated pest management (IPM) across both conventional and organic systems in the desert Southwest.
Program Topics Include
• Insect pest management
• Nematodes and soilborne diseases
• Weed management challenges
• Cover cropping
• Water and nitrogen management
• Food safety
The workshop emphasizes practical, field-relevant information to support informed decision-making, with a focus on IPM principles, risk prevention, and sustainability.
Continuing Education Units (Approved)
• California DPR – 2 hours (Course I.D. Code: DPR-0716-26)
• Arizona Department of Agriculture – 2 hours (Course ID 26052)
• Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) – 4.0 hours (Tracking No.: CA 63665)
Continuing Education Credit Notice:
The workshop will be offered on two separate days at two different locations (Imperial County and Riverside County), with identical content at each location. Attendees may participate in one or both days; however, Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be awarded for one day only, regardless of the number of days attended.
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