Working to provide competitive tools and knowledge to the California ornamentals industry
The University of California Nursery and Floriculture Alliance (UCNFA) is a statewide partnership of researchers and educators, growers, floriculture associations and allied industry. It is associated with the Floriculture and Nursery Workgroup of the UC Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, bringing together Cooperative Extension and university personnel engaging in research and educatio
09/24/2024
The California Nursery Conference is in Watsonville, CA on October 15 and 16! Speakers on Oct 15th will discuss greenhouse and nursery management in the morning. The afternoon topic will be the Water Board's Nitrogen and Irrigation Management Plan. We will tour nurseries on the 16th! Go to https://ucnfa.ucdavis.edu/.../california-nursery-conference to register and for more details!
09/19/2024
Register to attend the California Nursery Conference in Watsonville, CA on October 15 and 16! Speakers on Oct 15th will discuss greenhouse and nursery management in the morning. The afternoon topic will be the Water Board's Nitrogen and Irrigation Management Plan. We will tour nurseries on the 16th! Go to https://ucnfa.ucdavis.edu/events/california-nursery-conference to register and for more details!
05/16/2024
Nice article of the Climate Ready Landscape Plants project that evaluates plant performance when exposed to deficit irrigation treatments. The project was initiated at UC Davis in 2004, duplicated to Southern California in 2017, then expanded in 2020 to the University of Washington, Oregon State University, Utah State University, and the University of Arizona.
Our May issue is LIVE on our website: https://www.nurserymag.com/magazine/
The American Rose Trials for Sustainability picks five roses to join the ranks of stellar performers. Go on a journey into the world of plastic plant containers: history and today. Plus, read how the Climate Ready Plant Trials will provide growers with data driven plants that are ready to withstand the most extreme weather conditions.
01/26/2024
Karen Ross, Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture, addressed the WR-IPPS/UCNFA/CCNS Annual Meeting last night (Jan 25). She discussed many regulation issues that affect the nursery and greenhouse industries.
01/26/2024
Jerry Robinson of Rain Forest Flora in Bonsall, CA doing some abracadabra on his bromeliads. We visited on the preconference tour during the Annual Conference of the WR-IPPS. UCNFA co-hosted this conference along with the California Citrus Nursery Society in Temecula, CA this week. Thank you, Jerry, for allowing us to visit.
01/25/2024
On the Western Region International Plant Propagator's Society tour at Olive Hill Greenhouses.
01/05/2024
It's not too late to register for the 2024 Annual Conference in Temecula! January 23-26, 2024.
https://wna.ipps.org/event-detail/event-166/Western-Region-Annual-Conference%3A-Temecula-CA.html
05/09/2023
¿Eres responsable del riego y el agua en la producción de invernaderos y viveros? Participe con nosotros en un panel de preguntas y respuestas donde los doctores Gerry Spinelli, Johanna Del Castillo, y Samuel Solís de la Universidad de California discuten temas, responden sus preguntas y ofrecen consejos sobre el manejo del agua y el riego. Es necesario registrarse y no tiene costo.
https://registration.ucdavis.edu/Item/Details/986
Fecha: 17 de mayo de 2023
Hora: 10:00 -11:00 a. m. PDT
Ubicación: Zoom
Costo: Gratis, pero es necesario registrarse
Panelistas:
Dr. Gerardo “Gerry” Spinelli, Extensión Cooperativa de UC, Condado de San Diego
Dr. Samuel Solis, Profesor de Extensión Cooperativa en Recursos Hídricos, UC Davis
Dr. Johanna Del Castillo, los Especialistas en Extensión Cooperativa, UC Davis
El Programa:
El programa comenzará con presentaciones breves de los panelistas sobre temas actuales relacionados con el manejo gestión del agua y el riego para la industria de invernaderos y viveros. Los panelistas responderán las preguntas de los participantes sobre estos temas
Organizado y Patrocinado por:
Este evento está patrocinado por la Alianza de Viveros y Floricultura de la Universidad de California ucnfa.ucanr.edu, y la Alianza Plant California, www.plantcalifornia.com
Si tiene preguntas, comuníquese con:
Jared Sisneroz [email protected]
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Loren Oki [email protected]
07/27/2022
Los talleres en español e inglés presentarán información para productores, gerentes y personal de viveros e invernaderos sobre nutrición vegetal y manejo de fertilizantes con un enfoque de cultivos en macetas y contenedores. Con demostraciones y actividades prácticas. Presentado por Especialistas y Asesores de Extensión Cooperativa de la UC. Aprender acerca:
• Nutrición vegetal
• Tipos de fertilizantes
• Usos de fertilizantes
• Desarrollo de programas de fertilización
• Supervisión del estado de los fertilizantes
Los talleres serán en Ventura, Modesto y Salinas. Visitie https://ucnfa.ucanr.edu/ para obtener más información y registrarse.
07/27/2022
Workshops in Spanish and English will present information for growers, managers and nursery staff on plant nutrition and fertilizer management with a focus on potted plants and container crops. With demonstrations and practical activities. Presented by UC Cooperative Extension Specialists and Advisors. Learn about:
• Vegetable nutrition
• Types of fertilizers
• Uses of fertilizers
• Development of fertilizer programs
• Monitoring the status of fertilizers
Workshops will be in Ventura, Modesto, and Salinas. Go to https://ucnfa.ucanr.edu/ for more information and to register.
06/14/2022
Este taller en español presentará información para productores, gerentes y personal de viveros e invernaderos sobre nutrición vegetal y manejo de fertilizantes con un enfoque en cultivos en contenedores. Con demostraciones y actividades prácticas. Los temas discutidos incluyen:
• Nutrición vegetal
• Tipos de fertilizantes
• Usos de fertilizantes
• Desarrollo de programas de fertilizantes
• Supervisión del estado de los fertilizantes
Fecha:
29 de Junio de 2022
Ubicación:
Monterey County Cooperative Extension
1432 Abbott Street, Salinas, CA 93901
Registro e informacion:
https://registration.ucdavis.edu/Item/Details/834
06/14/2022
This workshop in English will present information for nursery and greenhouse growers, managers, and personnel on plant nutrition and fertilizer management with a focus on crops in containers. With demonstrations and hands-on activities. Topics discussed include:
• Plant nutrition
• Fertilizer types
• Uses of fertilizers
• Developing fertilizer programs
• Monitoring fertilizer status
Date:
June 28, 2022
Location:
Monterey County Cooperative Extension
1432 Abbott Street, Salinas, CA 93901
Registration and information:
https://registration.ucdavis.edu/Item/Details/835