On March 31, Western Growers staff will present a FREE 90-minute PACA training seminar in Salinas, while on the same day, WG Science & Technology department will be hosting a webinar devoted to nitrogen and water efficiency.
PACA Seminar
The Monterey County Ag Commissioners Conference Center is the venue for the PACA seminar with WG’s Executive Vice President Matt McInerney and Trade Practices & Commodity Services Director Tom Oliveri presenting information on a variety of topics including the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA), Dispute Resolution Corporation (DRC), understanding contract terms of sale, interpreting government inspections and steps to insure payment
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
11:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. (lunch served at 11:30 a.m. sharp!)
Monterey County Ag Commissioner's Conference Center
Nitrogen Webinar
This webinar will discuss the current tools/technologies utilized in coastal and desert areas to assist with water efficiency, as well as some of the challenges growers face in these areas. Dr. Timothy Hartz, an extension specialist/agronomist with UC Davis, and Dr. Charles Sanchez, research scientist, Soil, Water & Environmental Science with Maricopa Agricultural Center, University of Arizona, will focus on the best management practices to handle nitrogen and how those techniques relate to water efficiency.
Tuesday, March 31st
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.