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SUMMARY:Water Efficiency Seminar & Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:HotSpot AG and American Pistachio Growers are excited to host a Water Efficiency Seminar & Demonstration on November 19\, 2025\, in Hanford\, CA!\n📍 Location: 1502 Idaho Avenue\, Hanford\, CA 93230\n🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM\n🌯 Breakfast Burritos served at 8:30 AM\n✅ Free to attend!\nThis event is perfect for growers and ag professionals looking to:\n✅ Learn practical ways to conserve water\n✅ Cut costs through smart irrigation practices\n✅ Discover the latest innovations in irrigation\n✅ Improve sustainability in your operations\nScan the QR code in the flyer or click here to register.
URL:https://hotspotag.com/event/water-efficiency-seminar-demonstration/
LOCATION:HotSpot AG Training Facility\, 1502 Idaho Avenue\, Hanford\, CA\, 93230\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251113T080000
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SUMMARY:Cultivating a Sustainable Future presented by American Pistachio Growers
DESCRIPTION:Water is one of the most critical resources for pistachio growers. Join us for an informative half-day seminar exploring the latest tools\, technologies\, and strategies to maximize water efficiency and support long-term sustainability.\nThis education day will bring together growers\, researchers\, and key industry voices to share practical insights and innovative solutions for navigating California’s water landscape. In addition\, APG staff will provide important updates on government affairs\, global marketing\, and sustainability initiatives.\nRegister before October 30\, 2025 to secure your spot!\n  \n\n\nHighlights will include:\n✅ Water Policy Panel: Hear from experts from DWR and other policy leaders on the latest developments shaping water management in California\n✅ Grower & Expert Panel: Real-world strategies and lessons learned\n✅ Research Updates: Key findings from leading water researchers\n✅ Tools & Technologies: Practical resources to improve water efficiency\n✅ APG Staff Updates: Government\, global marketing\, and sustainability initiatives\nPlease note: the event schedule is tentative and may be subject to change. We’ll update the schedule below with any changes as they come.
URL:https://hotspotag.com/event/cultivating-a-sustainable-future-presented-by-american-pistachio-growers/
LOCATION:Luigi’s Restaurant and Delicatessen\, 725 East 19th Street\, Bakersfield\, CA\, 93305\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251111T070000
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SUMMARY:Tree & Vine Expo
DESCRIPTION:The ultimate postharvest gathering place for a thousand grape\, nut and tree fruit growers and PCAs since 1997\, this annual event will be featuring PCA\, CCA & INMP Credits\, Free Breakfast & Tri-Tip Lunch\, Industry Trade Show\, State of the Almond\, Pistachio\, Walnut & Wine Grape Industry presentations and seminars on: Pesticide Regulatory Changes\, Cover Crop Considerations\, AI Vineyard Management\, Crop Insurance Improvements for 2025\, Tree & Vine Disease Management\, Vine & Rootstock Pairing\, On-Farm Groundwater Recharge\, Dealing with Nematode Infestations\, Preparing for the Arrival of Spotted Lanternfly\, Combatting Carpophilus Beetle\, and New & Upcoming Ag Legislation. Register to attend FREE today.
URL:https://hotspotag.com/event/tree-vine-expo/
LOCATION:Stanislaus County Fairgrounds\, 900 N Broadway\, Turlock\, CA\, 95380\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251031T070000
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DTSTAMP:20250917T210209Z
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SUMMARY:AgTech Day
DESCRIPTION:AgTech Day 2025 is quickly approaching! This annual event unites farmers\, agricultural researchers\, and industry leaders to discover the latest innovations in irrigation and farming technology. Participants can look forward to engaging exhibits\, hands-on demonstrations\, and informative sessions led by experts.​ \nThis year holds special significance as we celebrate CIT’s 45th anniversary\, recognizing years of innovation\, research\, education and commitment to the agricultural community. \nThe event is completely free\, and includes registration refreshments and lunch. We are excited for a full day of education\, networking\, and festivities!
URL:https://hotspotag.com/event/agtech-day/
LOCATION:Water\, Energy\, and Technology Center\, 2911 E Barstow Ave\, Fresno\, CA\, 93710\, United States
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250926
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SUMMARY:Crop Consultant Conference
DESCRIPTION:HOTSPOT AG BOOTH #8
URL:https://hotspotag.com/event/crop-consultant-conference/
LOCATION:Visalia Convention Center\, 303 E. Acequia Avenue\, Visalia\, CA\, 93291\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250923T080000
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SUMMARY:Ventura Agri-Tech Fair 2025
DESCRIPTION:HOTSPOT AG BOOTH #6
URL:https://hotspotag.com/event/ventura-agri-tech-fair-2025/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Oxnard North\, 600 E Esplanade Drive\, Oxnard\, CA\, 93036\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250807T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250807T123000
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SUMMARY:Field Day at Slayback Ranch
DESCRIPTION:Please join us to see the latest innovative products and solutions tailored to your operation. \nWhen: August 7\, 2025 at 8:30 am to 12:30 pm.\nWhere: 8036 Slayback Ranch Ln\, Davis\, CA 95618 \nField day parking: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ur18i4QHesAQjLTp6\nLunch will be provided with soft drinks. Applied for 4 CEU through California DPR
URL:https://hotspotag.com/event/field-day-at-slayback-ranch/
LOCATION:Slayback Ranch\, 8036 Slayback Ranch Ln\, Davis\, CA\, 95618\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250730T080000
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SUMMARY:Olive and Grape Field Day
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URL:https://hotspotag.com/event/olive-and-grape-field-day/
LOCATION:Olivino Olive Mill and Winery\, 14200 Mountain House Rd\, Hopland\, CA\, 95449\, United States
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SUMMARY:Pistachio Industry Insights Day
DESCRIPTION:Join American Pistachio Growers for a one-day event designed to inform\, connect\, and strengthen the pistachio industry from the ground up. Insights Day offers a behind-the-scenes look at how APG works year-round to promote\, protect\, and grow demand for American-grown pistachios through: \nGlobal marketing and nutrition outreach \nGovernment advocacy and policy representation \nSustainability efforts and grower support programs \n  \nThis is more than just an event — it’s a direct reflection of the impact your investment makes. APG exists to do the work that no single grower can do alone\, and Insights Day is where we share that progress and hear from you.
URL:https://hotspotag.com/event/pistachio-industry-insights-day/
LOCATION:Visalia Convention Center\, 303 E. Acequia Avenue\, Visalia\, CA\, 93291\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250723T090000
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SUMMARY:Ahead of the Curve
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Ahead of the Curve Conference is a dynamic\, one-day event designed to equip Napa Valley winegrape growers with the tools\, technologies\, and insights needed to thrive in a rapidly changing agricultural landscape. Focused on the intersection of innovation and sustainability\, the conference will explore how artificial intelligence\, automation\, and data-driven practices can support financial efficiencies\, mitigate risk\, and enhance long-term sustainability.\n​\nIn a world buzzing with AI hype\, we recognize that these technologies are not yet fully integrated into agriculture—but their adoption is inevitable. This event is about cutting through the noise to ensure growers are informed\, prepared\, and empowered to navigate the future with clarity and confidence.
URL:https://hotspotag.com/event/ahead-of-the-curve/
LOCATION:The Culinary Institute of America at Copia\, 500 1st St\, Napa\, CA\, 94559\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250626T083000
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SUMMARY:VINE Connect Field Day
DESCRIPTION:See AgTech in Action—Right in the Field \nOn June 26\, the VINE Connect program returns to California’s Central Valley with an agtech-focused field day at the UC ANR West Side Research & Extension Center in Fresno County. \nOur VINE Connect field day are designed specifically for growers\, shaped by the challenges you face every day. At the event\, six carefully vetted agtech startups will demonstrate technologies addressing water management\, disease detection\, automation\, and pollination\, all tailored to the realities of California farming. Each company is a participant in our VINE Connect program\, developed with Farmhand Ventures to help proven technologies adapt and scale for the state’s unique agricultural landscape. \nThese evens are hands-on\, open-air forums for learning\, testing\, and shaping what’s next in farm innovation. You’ll have the opportunity to walk the site\, speak directly with founders and engineers\, and explore how these tools might support your own operations\, right now or in the near future. \nBeyond the demos\, this is also a chance to connect over coffee with other row crop and orchard producers from across the Central Valley. UC Extension specialists will also be on hand to discuss cost-share programs\, grants\, and training opportunities to help you adopt new practices. \n\n\n\n\n  \nKey Details \n\nDate: Thursday\, June 26 | 8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.\nLocation: UC ANR West Side REC\, 17353 W. Oakland Ave\, Five Points\, CA 93624\nCost: Free to attend; coffee and breakfast provided\nDress: Field attire—closed-toe shoes\, hat\, sunscreen recommended\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister \nSpace is limited—reserve your badge today and join us in the field on June 26. \n\n\n\n\nMeet the Innovators \nGet acquainted with the six companies you’ll see on-site. Each is addressing a specific production challenge\, from irrigation efficiency and disease forecasting to autonomous orchard equipment. \n\nHotSpot AG – Smarter irrigation management through cloud-based control of pumps\, valves\, and field sensors. (https://hotspotag.com)\nSpornado – Passive spore-trapping device that delivers early warnings of airborne crop pathogens. (https://spornadosampler.com)\nEdete Precision Technologies – Mechanical pollination service delivering calibrated pollen at optimal bloom times. (https://edetepta.com)\nCropVue Technologies – Integrated network of AI-enabled smart traps and climate sensors for real-time pest and microclimate data. (https://cropvue.com)\nVerdi – Plug-and-play hardware and software platform that automates zone-level irrigation and monitors system performance. (https://verdi.ag)\nBonsai Robotics – Vision-guided autonomy kits that convert orchard shakers and sweepers into self-driving machines. (https://bonsairobotics.ai)
URL:https://hotspotag.com/event/vine-connect-field-day/
LOCATION:University of California: West Side Research and Extension Center\, 17353 West Oakland Avenue\, Five Points\, CA\, 93624\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250619T080000
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SUMMARY:Water Efficiency Field Day
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URL:https://hotspotag.com/event/water-efficiency-field-day/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250603T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250603T150000
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SUMMARY:SCVTG Irrigation Master Class
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URL:https://hotspotag.com/event/scvtg-irrigation-master-class/
LOCATION:Santa Rosa Junior College Shone Farm\, 7450 Steve Olson Lane\, Forestville\, CA\, 95436\, United States
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