The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Fresno County will host the annual San Joaquin Valley Grape Symposium on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at the UC Kearney Research and Extension Center in Parlier. The event will feature presentations on key issues affecting grape growers, including bio-fungicides, grape virus management, soil health, and water use.
Notable speakers include George Zhuang, UCCE Viticulture Advisor, and experts from USDA and UC Davis. Registration opens at 7:00 AM, with sessions running through the morning.
Continuing education credits are available for participants. Online registration will open soon.
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