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second half of the day. Week One is
from 8 am-5 pm, Monday-Friday.
Week Two consists of a field trip
farther down the California Central
Valley with a final destination in Selma,
California. During this trip, students
will visit breeders and packers, and
see real, in-action facilities and their
operations. Transportation is provided.
Those who are local to the area in Week
Two are welcome to provide their own
transportation and meet the rest of the
class on location. Week Two is from 8
am-5 pm, Monday-Thursday.
There is also the option of participating
only in Week One, with the
possibility of adding Week Two after,
pending availability.
The Ultimate Goal
California has an extensive community
of growers, other agriculture
experts and researchers to complement
one of the most versatile growing
regions in the country. All these
elements foster an environment that
supports one all-encompassing goal: to
create a better California grower.
“We want to help create the most
knowledgeable, technologically
advanced, and up-to-date growers right
here in California,” says Taniguchi.
Part of achieving that goal is encouraging
new growers to interact with
experienced farmers. It can often
seem intimidating to call your farm
advisor, especially for new growers who
may have a lot of questions. There are
many things that people do in order to
support a healthy orchard, and many
times no one else really knows about
it, even though the information could
benefit a lot of other growers.
This is another reason UC Davis is
building an environment where people
can share information, trade business
cards, make friends, and connect with
one another.
Registration and Cost
Registration is open until February 1,
2020, and fairly easy to do. The link is
available on the Fruit and Nut Research
and Information Center’s website at
fruitandnuts.ucdavis.edu.
The cost for Week One only is
$1,975. The cost for the entire two-week
program is $3,190. Payment is required
in full at time of registration.
There is the option to enroll for the
first week only, and then decide to add
the second week. However, Week Two
of the program is capped at 30 students,
and fills up much faster.
For more information regarding this
course, contact the UC Davis Fruit
and Nut Research and Information
Center at fruitandnuts@ucdavis.edu or
530-754-9708.
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