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SUMMARY:Fresh Pear Committee Yakima District elections
DESCRIPTION:Elections for a Yakima District grower member to the Fresh Pear Committee (FPC) of Marketing Order #927 are scheduled to be held at 9 a.m. on March 13\, 2024. The meeting will be held via Zoom only and will be hosted and moderated by Jon DeVaney. The Meeting ID: 831 6024 1987 Passcode: 647913. The link is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83160241987?pwd=OGtNYXN1d0M4enNLWnhkQXdwZitlZz09 \nOnly fresh pear growers from the Yakima District (to include all of the state of Washington not included in the Wenatchee District or in the Mid-Columbia District) are eligible to nominate and vote in this election. The positions to be filled are: Member position held by Jordan Matson\, the 1st Alternate position which is currently vacant and the 2nd Alternate position held by Andrew Sundquist. \nThe Member and 2nd Alternate positions are eligible for re-election if nominated since they have served 2 out of 3 possible consecutive terms.  Names of the elected will be submitted to the United States Secretary of Agriculture for official appointment to the committee and will serve for a two-year term beginning July 1\, 2024. \nAmong other duties\, the Fresh Pear Committee is responsible for setting the assessment rates for research and promotion and advertising of all pears grown in Washington and Oregon marketed in the domestic and export markets. \nThe committee encourages women\, minorities and the physically challenged\, who qualify as pear growers/handlers\, to attend and participate in the nomination proceedings.
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/fresh-pear-committee-yakima-district-elections-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240312
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240314
DTSTAMP:20250312T184623Z
CREATED:20250312T184623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T184623Z
UID:10002545-1710201600-1710374399@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:WSTFA/WPS Train-the-Trainer course\, Wenatchee WA
DESCRIPTION:The Washington State Tree Fruit Association\, in cooperation with the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA)\, will hold a Worker Protection Standard (WPS) Train-the-Trainer course on March 12th AND 13th\, 2024\, in Wenatchee\, WA. \nFor details and registration\, go to: https://wstfa.org/events-calendar/#id=20333&cid=343&wid=601
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/wstfa-wps-train-the-trainer-course-wenatchee-wa/
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240312
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240314
DTSTAMP:20240223T001034Z
CREATED:20240223T001034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T001034Z
UID:10001235-1710201600-1710374399@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:WSTFA/WPS Train-the-Trainer course\, Wenatchee WA
DESCRIPTION:The Washington State Tree Fruit Association\, in cooperation with the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA)\, will hold a Worker Protection Standard (WPS) Train-the-Trainer course on March 12th AND 13th\, 2024\, in Wenatchee\, WA. \nFor details and registration\, go to: https://wstfa.org/events-calendar/#id=20333&cid=343&wid=601
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/wstfa-wps-train-the-trainer-course-wenatchee-wa-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240306T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240306T140000
DTSTAMP:20250312T184622Z
CREATED:20250312T184622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T184622Z
UID:10002541-1709722800-1709733600@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:Washington State Fruit Commission board meeting\, Yakima WA
DESCRIPTION: The Washington State Fruit Commission has scheduled a Board of Directors meeting for Wednesday\, March 6 from 11:00 a.m. to approximately 2:00 p.m.\, in the W.L. Hansen Building\, 1st floor meeting room\, 105 So. 18th Street\, Yakima\, WA.  \nPresident B.J. Thurlby will report on Commission business and operations. Financial reports will be presented by Treasurer Tim Welch and Managing Editor Shannon Dininny will report on Good Fruit Grower operations. A brief review of domestic and foreign market promotions will also be presented.  \nTo complete the meeting\, tentative reports will include updates from the Pacific Northwest Canned Pear Service\, Northwest Horticultural Council\, Northwest Fruit Exporters\, Washington State Tree Fruit Association\, and the Washington Oregon Canning Pear Association.  \nThis meeting is open to all persons without regard to race\, color\, national origin\, gender\, religion\, age\, or disability. Persons who require reasonable accommodations or alternative means of communication (such as Braille\, large print\, sign language) or language interpretation or translation\, or special meals\, should contact the WSFC at (509) 453-4837 at least three (3) business days before the meeting.  \nTENTATIVE AGENDA  \n11:00 am BOARD MEETING CALLED TO ORDER — Mike Wade\, Chairman  \n11:02 APPROVAL OF 3/6/24 AGENDA  \n(Motion needed to approve as mailed/emailed)  \n11:05 APPROVAL OF MINUTES (12/13/23) … … … … … … … … … … … …  \n(Motion needed to approve as mailed/emailed)  \n11:10 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (1/31/24) — Tim Welch\, Treasurer …  \n(Motion needed to approve as mailed/emailed)  \n11:20 GOOD FRUIT GROWER UPDATE — Shannon Dininny\, Managing Editor  \n11:30 MANAGER’S REPORT — B.J. Thurlby\, Manager  \n• Board Member Position Nomination Update … … … … … … … … …  \n(Motion needed)  \n• Processed Cherry Update  \n• WSFC Appointments … … … … … … … … … … … … … … …  \n(3 Motions needed)  \n• Other –  \n12:00 2024 PROMOTIONS – DOMESTIC — Karley Lange\, Dir. Domestic Operations  \n12:15 2024 PROMOTIONS – FOREIGN — Keith Hu\, Dir. International Operations  \n12:30 CROP SIZE DISCUSSION / REVIEW OF 2024/25 BUDGET … … … … …  \n• Approve 2024 Assessment Rates (Motion needed)  \n• Approve 2024 Budget (Motion needed)  \n1:00 INDUSTRY REPORTS:  \nA. PNCPS — B.J. Thurlby  \nB. WOCPA — B.J. Thurlby  \nC. NHC / NFE — Mark Powers  \nD. WSTFA — Jon DeVaney  \n1:30 OTHER BUSINESS  \n2:00 ADJOURN / NEXT MEETING – May 15\, 2024 
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/washington-state-fruit-commission-board-meeting-yakima-wa-2/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240306T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240306T140000
DTSTAMP:20240212T150442Z
CREATED:20240212T150442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T150442Z
UID:10001231-1709722800-1709733600@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:Washington State Fruit Commission board meeting\, Yakima WA
DESCRIPTION: The Washington State Fruit Commission has scheduled a Board of Directors meeting for Wednesday\, March 6 from 11:00 a.m. to approximately 2:00 p.m.\, in the W.L. Hansen Building\, 1st floor meeting room\, 105 So. 18th Street\, Yakima\, WA.  \nPresident B.J. Thurlby will report on Commission business and operations. Financial reports will be presented by Treasurer Tim Welch and Managing Editor Shannon Dininny will report on Good Fruit Grower operations. A brief review of domestic and foreign market promotions will also be presented.  \nTo complete the meeting\, tentative reports will include updates from the Pacific Northwest Canned Pear Service\, Northwest Horticultural Council\, Northwest Fruit Exporters\, Washington State Tree Fruit Association\, and the Washington Oregon Canning Pear Association.  \nThis meeting is open to all persons without regard to race\, color\, national origin\, gender\, religion\, age\, or disability. Persons who require reasonable accommodations or alternative means of communication (such as Braille\, large print\, sign language) or language interpretation or translation\, or special meals\, should contact the WSFC at (509) 453-4837 at least three (3) business days before the meeting.  \nTENTATIVE AGENDA  \n11:00 am BOARD MEETING CALLED TO ORDER — Mike Wade\, Chairman  \n11:02 APPROVAL OF 3/6/24 AGENDA  \n(Motion needed to approve as mailed/emailed)  \n11:05 APPROVAL OF MINUTES (12/13/23) … … … … … … … … … … … …  \n(Motion needed to approve as mailed/emailed)  \n11:10 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (1/31/24) — Tim Welch\, Treasurer …  \n(Motion needed to approve as mailed/emailed)  \n11:20 GOOD FRUIT GROWER UPDATE — Shannon Dininny\, Managing Editor  \n11:30 MANAGER’S REPORT — B.J. Thurlby\, Manager  \n• Board Member Position Nomination Update … … … … … … … … …  \n(Motion needed)  \n• Processed Cherry Update  \n• WSFC Appointments … … … … … … … … … … … … … … …  \n(3 Motions needed)  \n• Other –  \n12:00 2024 PROMOTIONS – DOMESTIC — Karley Lange\, Dir. Domestic Operations  \n12:15 2024 PROMOTIONS – FOREIGN — Keith Hu\, Dir. International Operations  \n12:30 CROP SIZE DISCUSSION / REVIEW OF 2024/25 BUDGET … … … … …  \n• Approve 2024 Assessment Rates (Motion needed)  \n• Approve 2024 Budget (Motion needed)  \n1:00 INDUSTRY REPORTS:  \nA. PNCPS — B.J. Thurlby  \nB. WOCPA — B.J. Thurlby  \nC. NHC / NFE — Mark Powers  \nD. WSTFA — Jon DeVaney  \n1:30 OTHER BUSINESS  \n2:00 ADJOURN / NEXT MEETING – May 15\, 2024 
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/washington-state-fruit-commission-board-meeting-yakima-wa-3/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240229
DTSTAMP:20250312T184623Z
CREATED:20250312T184623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T184623Z
UID:10002544-1708992000-1709164799@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:WSTFA/WPS Train-the-Trainer course\, Richland WA
DESCRIPTION:The Washington State Tree Fruit Association\, in cooperation with the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA)\, will hold a Worker Protection Standard (WPS) Train-the-Trainer course on February 27th AND February 28th\, 2024\, in Richland\, WA. \nFor details and registration\, go to: https://wstfa.org/events-calendar/#id=20340&cid=343&wid=601 \n 
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/wstfa-wps-train-the-trainer-course-richland-wa/
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240229
DTSTAMP:20240223T000500Z
CREATED:20240223T000500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T000500Z
UID:10001234-1708992000-1709164799@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:WSTFA/WPS Train-the-Trainer course\, Richland WA
DESCRIPTION:The Washington State Tree Fruit Association\, in cooperation with the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA)\, will hold a Worker Protection Standard (WPS) Train-the-Trainer course on February 27th AND February 28th\, 2024\, in Richland\, WA. \nFor details and registration\, go to: https://wstfa.org/events-calendar/#id=20340&cid=343&wid=601 \n 
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/wstfa-wps-train-the-trainer-course-richland-wa-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240226T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240226T090000
DTSTAMP:20250312T184622Z
CREATED:20250312T184622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T184622Z
UID:10002542-1708934400-1708938000@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:Fresh Pear Committee elections
DESCRIPTION:Elections for a Mid-Columbia District Grower member and two alternates to the Fresh Pear Committee (FPC) of Marketing Order #927 are scheduled to be held at 8 a.m. on February 26\, 2024\, at the Mid-Columbia Winter Horticultural Meeting located at the Hood River Best Western\, Gorge Room\, 1108 E. Marina Way\, Hood River\, OR  97031. The meeting will be in-person and via Zoom and will be hosted and moderated by Mike Doke.   \nOnly Fresh Pear Growers from the Mid-Columbia District (to include Hood River and Wasco counties in the state of Oregon\, and the counties of Skamania and Klickitat in the state of Washington) are eligible to nominate and vote in this election. The positions to be filled include:  Member position held by Adam McCarthy\, the 1st Alternate position held by Dane Klindt and the 2nd Alternate position held by Erick Von Lubken. \nThese three positions are eligible for re-election since they have served 2 out of 3 possible consecutive terms. Names of those elected will be submitted to the United States Secretary of Agriculture for official appointment to the committee and will serve for a two-year term beginning July 1\, 2024. \nAmong other duties\, The Fresh Pear Committee is responsible for setting the assessment rates for research and promotion and advertising of all pears grown in WA and OR marketed in the domestic and export markets. \nThe committee encourages women\, minorities\, and the physically challenged\, who qualify as pear growers/handlers\, to attend and participate in the nomination proceedings.
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/fresh-pear-committee-elections-11/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240226T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240226T090000
DTSTAMP:20240212T185554Z
CREATED:20240212T185554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T185554Z
UID:10001232-1708934400-1708938000@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:Fresh Pear Committee elections
DESCRIPTION:Elections for a Mid-Columbia District Grower member and two alternates to the Fresh Pear Committee (FPC) of Marketing Order #927 are scheduled to be held at 8 a.m. on February 26\, 2024\, at the Mid-Columbia Winter Horticultural Meeting located at the Hood River Best Western\, Gorge Room\, 1108 E. Marina Way\, Hood River\, OR  97031. The meeting will be in-person and via Zoom and will be hosted and moderated by Mike Doke.   \nOnly Fresh Pear Growers from the Mid-Columbia District (to include Hood River and Wasco counties in the state of Oregon\, and the counties of Skamania and Klickitat in the state of Washington) are eligible to nominate and vote in this election. The positions to be filled include:  Member position held by Adam McCarthy\, the 1st Alternate position held by Dane Klindt and the 2nd Alternate position held by Erick Von Lubken. \nThese three positions are eligible for re-election since they have served 2 out of 3 possible consecutive terms. Names of those elected will be submitted to the United States Secretary of Agriculture for official appointment to the committee and will serve for a two-year term beginning July 1\, 2024. \nAmong other duties\, The Fresh Pear Committee is responsible for setting the assessment rates for research and promotion and advertising of all pears grown in WA and OR marketed in the domestic and export markets. \nThe committee encourages women\, minorities\, and the physically challenged\, who qualify as pear growers/handlers\, to attend and participate in the nomination proceedings.
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/fresh-pear-committee-elections-11-2/
LOCATION:Hood River Inn-Best Western\, Hood River\, Oregon\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240220T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240222T170000
DTSTAMP:20250312T184617Z
CREATED:20250312T184617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T184617Z
UID:10002536-1708416000-1708621200@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:G.S. Long/WSDA pesticide pre-license training\, Yakima WA
DESCRIPTION:WSDA Pesticide Pre-License Training & Exam Yakima @ Yakima Convention Center \nThese 20-hour courses are in Spanish and in person with the exam immediately following training on day three. These courses are designed to give your Spanish-language employees their best opportunity to successfully obtain their WSDA issued Private Applicator’s License. \nThis is direct issued training by experienced and professional WSDA instructors. \nRegistration fees include all meals\, beverages and snacks for these three-day events\, along with all classroom materials and the WSDA exam itself. \n(Pre-Registration is required) \nFor additional information or to register\, please contact Maegen Otterstein: maegen@gslong.com or Salvador Jimenez: salvadorj@gslong.com. You can also call either at 1(800) 338-5664 \n​
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/g-s-long-wsda-pesticide-pre-license-training-yakima-wa/
CATEGORIES:Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240220T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240222T170000
DTSTAMP:20231228T165905Z
CREATED:20231228T165905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231228T165905Z
UID:10000975-1708416000-1708621200@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:G.S. Long/WSDA pesticide pre-license training\, Yakima WA
DESCRIPTION:WSDA Pesticide Pre-License Training & Exam Yakima @ Yakima Convention Center \nThese 20-hour courses are in Spanish and in person with the exam immediately following training on day three. These courses are designed to give your Spanish-language employees their best opportunity to successfully obtain their WSDA issued Private Applicator’s License. \nThis is direct issued training by experienced and professional WSDA instructors. \nRegistration fees include all meals\, beverages and snacks for these three-day events\, along with all classroom materials and the WSDA exam itself. \n(Pre-Registration is required) \nFor additional information or to register\, please contact Maegen Otterstein: maegen@gslong.com or Salvador Jimenez: salvadorj@gslong.com. You can also call either at 1(800) 338-5664 \n​
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/g-s-long-wsda-pesticide-pre-license-training-yakima-wa-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240216T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240217T170000
DTSTAMP:20250312T184617Z
CREATED:20250312T184617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T184617Z
UID:10002539-1708070400-1708189200@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:Southern Interior Horticultural Show\, Penticton B.C.
DESCRIPTION:Southern Interior Horticultural Show\nFebruary 16–17\nPenticton Trade and Convention Centre\, Penticton\, B.C. \nThe Southern Interior Horticultural Show is a new B.C. Ministry of Agriculture and Food delivered project in partnership with the tree fruit and grape industries to provide producers the opportunity to get the latest information on research\, innovation\, and farming practices from some of the industry’s most knowledgeable experts. \nHeld in conjunction with a horticultural tradeshow\, the two-day conference focuses on the apple\, cherry\, and grape sectors in B.C.\, featuring sessions on soil health\, water management\, cutting-edge production information\, pest management\, climate adaptation\, and innovative growing systems and new technology. \nThe Southern Interior Horticultural Show is being delivered in partnership with the B.C. Cherry Association\, B.C. Fruit Growers’ Association\, B.C. Grapegrowers’ Association\, B.C. Wine Grape Council\, Sustainable Wine Growing B.C.\, Wine Growers B.C.\, Okanagan-Kootenay Sterile Insect Release Program\, New Variety Development Council\, Okanagan Horticulture Advisors Group\, and Summerland Variety Corp. Funding for the conference is provided in part by the governments of Canada and British Columbia through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership\, a federal-provincial-territorial initiative. \nPresentations will be recorded and available to registered attendees following the conference. \nhttps://site.pheedloop.com/event/SIHS2024/home/
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/southern-interior-horticultural-show-penticton-b-c/
CATEGORIES:Hort Show/Convention
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240216T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240217T170000
DTSTAMP:20240109T003003Z
CREATED:20240109T003003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T003003Z
UID:10000981-1708070400-1708189200@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:Southern Interior Horticultural Show\, Penticton B.C.
DESCRIPTION:Southern Interior Horticultural Show\nFebruary 16–17\nPenticton Trade and Convention Centre\, Penticton\, B.C. \nThe Southern Interior Horticultural Show is a new B.C. Ministry of Agriculture and Food delivered project in partnership with the tree fruit and grape industries to provide producers the opportunity to get the latest information on research\, innovation\, and farming practices from some of the industry’s most knowledgeable experts. \nHeld in conjunction with a horticultural tradeshow\, the two-day conference focuses on the apple\, cherry\, and grape sectors in B.C.\, featuring sessions on soil health\, water management\, cutting-edge production information\, pest management\, climate adaptation\, and innovative growing systems and new technology. \nThe Southern Interior Horticultural Show is being delivered in partnership with the B.C. Cherry Association\, B.C. Fruit Growers’ Association\, B.C. Grapegrowers’ Association\, B.C. Wine Grape Council\, Sustainable Wine Growing B.C.\, Wine Growers B.C.\, Okanagan-Kootenay Sterile Insect Release Program\, New Variety Development Council\, Okanagan Horticulture Advisors Group\, and Summerland Variety Corp. Funding for the conference is provided in part by the governments of Canada and British Columbia through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership\, a federal-provincial-territorial initiative. \nPresentations will be recorded and available to registered attendees following the conference. \nhttps://site.pheedloop.com/event/SIHS2024/home/
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/southern-interior-horticultural-show-penticton-b-c-2/
CATEGORIES:Hort Show/Convention
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240216
DTSTAMP:20250312T184555Z
CREATED:20250312T184555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T184555Z
UID:10002506-1707955200-1708041599@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:WTFRC NW Pear Research Review\, Yakima WA
DESCRIPTION:For more information\, visit the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission website at: https://treefruitresearch.org/nw-pear-research-review/
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/wtfrc-nw-pear-research-review-yakima-wa/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240216
DTSTAMP:20231010T180608Z
CREATED:20231010T180608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T180608Z
UID:10001206-1707955200-1708041599@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:WTFRC NW Pear Research Review\, Yakima WA
DESCRIPTION:For more information\, visit the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission website at: https://treefruitresearch.org/nw-pear-research-review/
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/wtfrc-nw-pear-research-review-yakima-wa-2/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission":MAILTO:kathy@treefruitresearch.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240216
DTSTAMP:20250312T184559Z
CREATED:20250312T184559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T184559Z
UID:10002515-1707782400-1708041599@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:World Ag Expo\, Tulare CA
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/world-ag-expo-tulare-ca-2/
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240216
DTSTAMP:20231013T215735Z
CREATED:20231013T215735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T215735Z
UID:10001215-1707782400-1708041599@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:World Ag Expo\, Tulare CA
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/world-ag-expo-tulare-ca-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240215
DTSTAMP:20250312T184606Z
CREATED:20250312T184605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T184606Z
UID:10002522-1707609600-1707955199@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:IFTA winter conference and tours\, Yakima WA
DESCRIPTION:IFTA 2024 winter conference and tours in Yakima\, Washington\, Feb. 11–14\, early registration extended
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/ifta-winter-conference-and-tours-yakima-wa/
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240215
DTSTAMP:20231206T232450Z
CREATED:20231206T232450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T232450Z
UID:10001222-1707609600-1707955199@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:IFTA winter conference and tours\, Yakima WA
DESCRIPTION:IFTA 2024 winter conference and tours in Yakima\, Washington\, Feb. 11–14\, early registration extended
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/ifta-winter-conference-and-tours-yakima-wa-2/
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240209
DTSTAMP:20250312T184615Z
CREATED:20250312T184615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T184615Z
UID:10002535-1707350400-1707436799@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:G.S. Long/WSDA pesticide training\, Yakima WA
DESCRIPTION:Worker Protection Standard (WPS) Yakima @ Yakima Convention Center \nThis one-day WSDA issued training is in Spanish and in person. This workshop satisfies the annual WPS Training Requirement for any of your unlicensed employees who work directly with or around pesticides – e.g.\, applicators\, mixer/loaders\, early personnel\, etc. There is no testing requirement to receive a WSDA issued Handler’s Card at this event. \n(Pre-Registration is required) \nFor additional information or to register\, please contact Maegen Otterstein: maegen@gslong.com or Salvador Jimenez: salvadorj@gslong.com. You can also call either at 1(800) 338-5664
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/g-s-long-wsda-pesticide-training-yakima-wa-3/
CATEGORIES:Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240209
DTSTAMP:20231228T163644Z
CREATED:20231228T163644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231228T163644Z
UID:10000973-1707350400-1707436799@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:G.S. Long/WSDA pesticide training\, Yakima WA
DESCRIPTION:Worker Protection Standard (WPS) Yakima @ Yakima Convention Center \nThis one-day WSDA issued training is in Spanish and in person. This workshop satisfies the annual WPS Training Requirement for any of your unlicensed employees who work directly with or around pesticides – e.g.\, applicators\, mixer/loaders\, early personnel\, etc. There is no testing requirement to receive a WSDA issued Handler’s Card at this event. \n(Pre-Registration is required) \nFor additional information or to register\, please contact Maegen Otterstein: maegen@gslong.com or Salvador Jimenez: salvadorj@gslong.com. You can also call either at 1(800) 338-5664
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/g-s-long-wsda-pesticide-training-yakima-wa-3-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240208
DTSTAMP:20250312T184615Z
CREATED:20250312T184615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T184615Z
UID:10002534-1707264000-1707350399@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:G.S. Long/WSDA pesticide training\, Yakima WA
DESCRIPTION:Worker Protection Standard (WPS) Yakima @ Yakima Convention Center \nThis one-day WSDA issued training is in Spanish and in person. This workshop satisfies the annual WPS Training Requirement for any of your unlicensed employees who work directly with or around pesticides – e.g.\, applicators\, mixer/loaders\, early personnel\, etc. There is no testing requirement to receive a WSDA issued Handler’s Card at this event. \n(Pre-Registration is required) \nFor additional information or to register\, please contact Maegen Otterstein: maegen@gslong.com or Salvador Jimenez: salvadorj@gslong.com. You can also call either at 1(800) 338-5664
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/g-s-long-wsda-pesticide-training-yakima-wa-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240208
DTSTAMP:20231228T163427Z
CREATED:20231228T163427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231228T163427Z
UID:10000971-1707264000-1707350399@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:G.S. Long/WSDA pesticide training\, Yakima WA
DESCRIPTION:Worker Protection Standard (WPS) Yakima @ Yakima Convention Center \nThis one-day WSDA issued training is in Spanish and in person. This workshop satisfies the annual WPS Training Requirement for any of your unlicensed employees who work directly with or around pesticides – e.g.\, applicators\, mixer/loaders\, early personnel\, etc. There is no testing requirement to receive a WSDA issued Handler’s Card at this event. \n(Pre-Registration is required) \nFor additional information or to register\, please contact Maegen Otterstein: maegen@gslong.com or Salvador Jimenez: salvadorj@gslong.com. You can also call either at 1(800) 338-5664
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/g-s-long-wsda-pesticide-training-yakima-wa-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240208
DTSTAMP:20250312T184558Z
CREATED:20250312T184558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T184558Z
UID:10002514-1707091200-1707350399@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:WineVit\, Kennewick WA
DESCRIPTION:WineVit (Washington Winegrowers Convention and Trade Show)
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/winevit-kennewick-wa/
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240208
DTSTAMP:20231013T215556Z
CREATED:20231013T215556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T215556Z
UID:10001214-1707091200-1707350399@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:WineVit\, Kennewick WA
DESCRIPTION:WineVit (Washington Winegrowers Convention and Trade Show)
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/winevit-kennewick-wa-2/
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240202T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240203T170000
DTSTAMP:20250312T184617Z
CREATED:20250312T184617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T184617Z
UID:10002538-1706860800-1706979600@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:Islands Agriculture Show\, Duncan B.C.
DESCRIPTION:Islands Agriculture Show\nFebruary 2–3\nCowichan Exhibition Park\, Duncan\, B.C. \nThe Islands Agriculture Show is a two-day conference and trade show for horticultural and livestock producers of all sizes on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. Held in conjunction with an agricultural trade show\, the conference features sessions on crop production\, livestock production\, business planning\, water management\, and climate adaptation. \nThe Islands Agriculture Show is delivered in partnership between the B.C. Ministry of Agriculture and Food together with the Islands Agriculture Show Society. Funding for the conference sessions is provided in part by the governments of Canada and British Columbia through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership\, a federal-provincial-territorial initiative. \nThe 2024 conference will include sessions on the following topics:\nOn-farm Meat Processing and Regulations\nEnterprise Budgeting & Economic Tracking\nNitrogen and Phosphorus Management on Vancouver Island\nScaling Up Poultry Production\nBuilding Healthy Soils\nIrrigation System Monitoring & Maintenance\nHedgerow Design for Pollinators and Pest Control\nPresentations will be recorded and available to registered attendees following the conference. \nhttps://site.pheedloop.com/event/IAS2024/home/
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/islands-agriculture-show-duncan-b-c/
CATEGORIES:Hort Show/Convention
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240202T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240203T170000
DTSTAMP:20240109T002732Z
CREATED:20240109T002732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T002732Z
UID:10000979-1706860800-1706979600@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:Islands Agriculture Show\, Duncan B.C.
DESCRIPTION:Islands Agriculture Show\nFebruary 2–3\nCowichan Exhibition Park\, Duncan\, B.C. \nThe Islands Agriculture Show is a two-day conference and trade show for horticultural and livestock producers of all sizes on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. Held in conjunction with an agricultural trade show\, the conference features sessions on crop production\, livestock production\, business planning\, water management\, and climate adaptation. \nThe Islands Agriculture Show is delivered in partnership between the B.C. Ministry of Agriculture and Food together with the Islands Agriculture Show Society. Funding for the conference sessions is provided in part by the governments of Canada and British Columbia through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership\, a federal-provincial-territorial initiative. \nThe 2024 conference will include sessions on the following topics:\nOn-farm Meat Processing and Regulations\nEnterprise Budgeting & Economic Tracking\nNitrogen and Phosphorus Management on Vancouver Island\nScaling Up Poultry Production\nBuilding Healthy Soils\nIrrigation System Monitoring & Maintenance\nHedgerow Design for Pollinators and Pest Control\nPresentations will be recorded and available to registered attendees following the conference. \nhttps://site.pheedloop.com/event/IAS2024/home/
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/islands-agriculture-show-dunca-b-c/
CATEGORIES:Hort Show/Convention
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240202
DTSTAMP:20250312T184615Z
CREATED:20250312T184615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T184615Z
UID:10002532-1706745600-1706831999@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:G.S. Long Winter AG Academy\, Tri-Cities WA
DESCRIPTION:Winter AG Academy Tri-Cities @ Three Rivers Convention Center \nWorkers – Training to the Worker Protection Standard (Spanish) \nIf you have employees working directly with or even around pesticides\, this workshop is an excellent opportunity for you to provide them with Accredited and Documented Training. All training is Hands On and directly administered by experienced WSDA trainers. All participants will receive a WSDA Handler Card upon course completion – no testing required! Six WSDA pesticide recertification credits will be available for licensed participants! \nCrew Leaders – Leadership Skills (Spanish) \nThis session focuses on the role of training and development in managing others and the significance of communication. Areas of emphasis include: understanding the importance of job descriptions; common sense practices and self-evaluation; discipline and termination; hostile work environment; and dealing with unwanted visitors. Attendees will participate with the instructors and each other in self-evaluation and identifying best management practices for achieving maximum contributions. \nOwner/HR – Agricultural Labor Law (English) \nThis track is full of important need-to-know state and federal labor regulatory updates specific to agricultural employers. Know your legal requirements and your rights! \n(Pre-Registration is required) \nFor additional information or to register\, please contact Maegen Otterstein: maegen@gslong.com or \nSalvador Jimenez: salvadorj@gslong.com. You can also call either at 1(800) 338-5664
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/g-s-long-winter-ag-academy-tri-cities-wa/
CATEGORIES:Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240202
DTSTAMP:20231228T162341Z
CREATED:20231228T162341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231228T162341Z
UID:10000967-1706745600-1706831999@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:G.S. Long Winter AG Academy\, Tri-Cities WA
DESCRIPTION:Winter AG Academy Tri-Cities @ Three Rivers Convention Center \nWorkers – Training to the Worker Protection Standard (Spanish) \nIf you have employees working directly with or even around pesticides\, this workshop is an excellent opportunity for you to provide them with Accredited and Documented Training. All training is Hands On and directly administered by experienced WSDA trainers. All participants will receive a WSDA Handler Card upon course completion – no testing required! Six WSDA pesticide recertification credits will be available for licensed participants! \nCrew Leaders – Leadership Skills (Spanish) \nThis session focuses on the role of training and development in managing others and the significance of communication. Areas of emphasis include: understanding the importance of job descriptions; common sense practices and self-evaluation; discipline and termination; hostile work environment; and dealing with unwanted visitors. Attendees will participate with the instructors and each other in self-evaluation and identifying best management practices for achieving maximum contributions. \nOwner/HR – Agricultural Labor Law (English) \nThis track is full of important need-to-know state and federal labor regulatory updates specific to agricultural employers. Know your legal requirements and your rights! \n(Pre-Registration is required) \nFor additional information or to register\, please contact Maegen Otterstein: maegen@gslong.com or \nSalvador Jimenez: salvadorj@gslong.com. You can also call either at 1(800) 338-5664
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/g-s-long-winter-ag-academy-tri-cities-wa-3/
CATEGORIES:Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240202
DTSTAMP:20250312T184558Z
CREATED:20250312T184558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T184558Z
UID:10002513-1706572800-1706831999@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention\, Hershey PA
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/mid-atlantic-fruit-and-vegetable-convention-hershey-pa/
CATEGORIES:Hort Show/Convention
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR