This year’s Sustainable Ag Expo packs serious value for your professional development. Whether you’re earning DPR or CCA hours (or both!), we’ve got you covered with a mix of in-person and on-demand sessions designed to fit your schedule. Total CE Hours Available: 13 Online Courses - open through November 28, 202511.5 DPR (incl. 3 L) 13.5 CCA 16 In-Person Seminars - November 11-12 in San Luis Obispo7.5 DPR (incl. 1 L) 17 CCA Proactive Steps for Complying with CA Pesticide Laws and Regulations Tuesday, Nov. 12 | 3:30–4:30 PM Speaker: Mel Graham, County of San Luis Obispo Department of Agriculture Get practical guidance for staying compliant with California’s pesticide use requirements. Learn about common violations, how to avoid them, and what’s coming in 2025 and 2026. Calibration of Vineyard Sprayers Online | Oct. 13-Nov. 28 Speaker: Dr. Andrew Landers, Professor Emeritus, Cornell University Fine-tune your spray precision!

According to Technopedia, “Future proof” describes a product, service or technological system that will not need to be significantly updated as technology advances. Purchasing a Future Proof Palletizer A palletizer purchased today must be as future-proof as possible because it will likely be in operation until 2034, or perhaps as far into the future as 2044. With a life expectancy of one to two decades, a palletizer built today must be engineered with machine control and layer configuration software, electro-mechanical parts, sensors, robots (for some applications), and other components that will perform efficiently and reliably as the machine ages. The manufacturer of the selected palletizer must also be a long-term partner able to provide after-market service and support capabilities that increase the likelihood of maintaining, and when needed, updating or modifying the palletizer to maximize machine life. Basic Considerations There are basic considerations that must

We are one week away from the Sustainable Ag Expo, the multi-day trade show where you can enjoy the perfect blend of in-person & online learning, plus improve your business all while connecting with peers and agriculture companies. You're busy wrapping up harvest and haven't gotten your ticket yet...That's okay! You can stop by the registration booth on either or both days to purchase your ticket on-site. Ticket prices go up Monday. You can purchase them online HERE. Check out the event program schedule and exhibitor map. CE Hours Available The 14 in-person seminars next Tuesday and Wednesday give you access to 8.5 DPR (1.5 Laws & Regs) and 15.5 CCA hours. Take 13 online courses* through November 30 to earn an additional 9.5 DPR (1 Laws & Regs) and 13 CCA hours. * Online courses are accessible with a 2-day pass. FAQs Are you ready for the premiere sustainable ag event of the year? Check out the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for all of the info you need

There's Still Time to get Your Tickets for the Sustainable Ag Expo! November 14-15, 2023 | Madonna Inn, San Luis Obispo The two-day seminar and tradeshow provides an opportunity for farmers, ag professionals, and pest control advisors to learn about the latest farming research, resource issues, and business trends related to sustainable agriculture. "The Sustainable Ag Expo is a forum for sharing knowledge and experiences with each other.” - Bart Haycraft The Expo brings together researchers and growers so you can earn continuing education hours and improve your business all while connecting with peers and agriculture companies. Our Exhibitor community is growing stronger than ever with the return of many of our fantastic Business Members, as well as some exciting new faces! CE HOURS APPROVED: DPR: 8.5 hours in-person (1.5 Laws & Regs), 9.5 hours online (1 Laws & Regs) CCA: 16.5 hours in-person, 13 hours online THAT'S A TOTAL OF 18 DPR & 29.

There's Still Time to get Your Tickets for the Sustainable Ag Expo! November 14-15, 2023 | Madonna Inn, San Luis Obispo The two-day seminar and tradeshow provides an opportunity for farmers, ag professionals, and pest control advisors to learn about the latest farming research, resource issues, and business trends related to sustainable agriculture. "The Sustainable Ag Expo is a forum for sharing knowledge and experiences with each other.” - Bart Haycraft The Expo brings together researchers and growers so you can earn continuing education hours and improve your business all while connecting with peers and agriculture companies. Our Exhibitor community is growing stronger than ever with the return of many of our fantastic Business Members, as well as some exciting new faces! CE HOURS APPROVED: DPR: 8.5 hours in-person (1.5 Laws & Regs), 9.5 hours online (1 Laws & Regs) CCA: 16.5 hours in-person, 13 hours online THAT'S A TOTAL OF 18 DPR & 29.

Meet the Experts at the Sustainable Ag Expo When: November 14 & 15 Where: The Madonna Inn Expo Center, in beautiful San Luis Obispo, CA With your 2-day pass to the Sustainable Ag Expo, you get access to our 14 in-person seminars November 14 & 15, PLUS 10+ hours of online courses (available Oct. 16 through Nov 30).  CE hours applied for: DPR: 8.5 hours in-person, 9.5 hours online (including 2.5 hours Laws & Regs) CCA: 16 hours in-person, 12.5 hours online THAT'S A TOTAL OF 18 DPR & 28.5 CCA HOURS! Click HERE to view the full program. GET YOUR TICKETS SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT Dr. Katie Gold, Cornell Our new podcast this week happens to feature another awesome speaker and expert that is a part of our online program for the Sustainable Ag Expo this year! Dr. Katie Gold’s Grape Sensing, Pathology, and Extension Lab at Cornell (GrapeSPEC) studies the fundamental and applied science of plant disease and plant-microbe interaction sensing to improve integrat

Don't Miss the 2023 Sustainable Ag Expo. This event brings together researchers and growers so you can earn continuing education hours and improve your business all while connecting with peers and agriculture companies. Enjoy the perfect blend of in-person and online learning... With your 2-day pass to the Sustainable Ag Expo, you get access to 14 in-person seminars AND 10+ hours of online education*. Don't miss the opportunity to hear from experts at UC Davis, Cornell, Fresno State, Cal Poly, Oregon State, and other prestigious institutions - they have a wealth of knowledge to share! *See the in-person program for the daily schedule. Online courses are available October 16 - November 30, 2023. In-person seminars and online courses give you access to a diverse range of topics, including soil health, pest management, agriculture technology, laws & regulations, and so much more. Can't make it to both days? No sweat! Grab a 1-day passes so you can still

Enjoy the perfect blend of in-person and online learning at the Sustainable Ag Expo! When: November 14 & 15 Where: The Madonna Inn Expo Center, in beautiful San Luis Obispo, CA With your 2-day pass to the Sustainable Ag Expo, you get access to our 14 in-person seminars November 14 & 15, PLUS 10+ hours of online courses (available Oct. 16 through Nov 30).  CE hours applied for: DPR: 8.5 hours in-person, 9.5 hours online (including 2.5 hours Laws & Regs) CCA: 16 hours in-person, 12.5 hours online THAT'S A TOTAL OF 18 DPR & 28.5 CCA HOURS! Click HERE to view the full program. GET YOUR TICKETS SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT: KENT DAANE, UC Davis Kent Daane’s research focuses on the development of ecologically-based insect pest management systems. We have been lucky enough to hear from him at Tailgates and on our podcast (featured in this post)...and now you can meet him at day 2 of the Expo! EXPO SESSION  I  11.15.23  I  2:00-3:00 PM Th

Get those Hours in! Enjoy the perfect blend of in-person and online learning with our 14 seminars and 10+ hours of online courses! With your 2-day pass to the Sustainable Ag Expo, you get access to both in-person AND 10+ hours of online education*. Don't miss the opportunity to hear from experts at UC Davis, Cornell, Fresno State, Cal Poly, Oregon State, and other prestigious institutions - they have a wealth of knowledge to share! *See the in-person program for the daily schedule. Online courses are available October 16 - November 30, 2023. In-person seminars and online courses give you access to a diverse range of topics, including soil health, pest management, agriculture technology, laws & regulations, and so much more. Can't make it to both days? No sweat! Grab a 1-day passes so you can still catch a day of in-person seminars and enjoy the tradeshow. Please note that online courses are only accessible with a 2-day pass. CE hours applied for: DPR: 8.5 hou

Big changes are afoot in the halls of government. TTB has been reconsidering its labeling and advertising regulations for the last four years, and finally released a totally revamped version of the regulations governing labeling and advertising of distilled spirits (Part 5) earlier this year. In response to comments from the industry and the public, TTB reworked the regs to simplify and clarify legal standards, incorporate previously uncodified policies, and address new issues. The new Part 5 is also designed to be easier to understand and easier to navigate. We're happy to announce that the new Part 5 is now accessible to subscribers on The Digest website. We rebuilt Part 5 to make the updated regs easy to find and reference. We also made many smaller changes to Part 4, the regulations governing wine; TTB is still working on a major revamp of the wine regs. The Digest team is committed to keeping subscribers up to date, not only on state laws and regulations, but also on those