On October 24, the Farm Bureau of Ventura County will host the free Agri-Tech Fair — an event that will bring together agriculture technology companies, producers, industry leaders and more. Attendees will learn about the latest advancements in agriculture and how they can use these technologies in their operations. A pre-event welcome reception will be held October 23 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Participants can explore the latest technologies, attend live demonstrations, earn Continuing Education Units and connect with leading industry experts. The exhibition will run from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.  and will be followed by a networking mixer.

Educational courses and panel discussions will also take place that day. The event will be hosted at the Courtyard by Marriott – Oxnard located at 600 E. Esplanade.  

Topics that may be of interest to California avocado growers include:

• Farming in a digital world
• A grower panel concerning ag tech implementation best practices
• Water quality regulation updates
• Sustainable pest management
• Specialty crop management
• Upcoming pests and proactive solutions