Spring Summit North
2024 Program & CE
DPR Hours TBA | CCA TBA
Must Attend Tuesday and Wednesday Both for Total Hours
Schedule:
Monday, January 29, 2024
2:00 PM – 5:30 PM | Sponsor-Exhibitor Set Up
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Sponsor-Exhibitor Set Up
1:00 PM – 5:25 PM | Label Update Hour & General Session (CE)
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM | Exhibitor Reception (CE)
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
6:30 AM – 7:30 AM | Breakfast
7:30 AM – 11:45 AM | General Session (CE)
11:45 AM – 12:45 PM | Lunch Break & Exhibit Hall (CE)
12:45 PM – 4:00 PM | General Session (CE)
4:00 PM | Program End
Hours Breakdown: TBA
Registration
Opens October 23, 2023!
Due to the nature of the Event, there will be no cancellations or refunds.
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Student Network Event
Save the Date! Sunday, October 15th at the CAPCA Annual Conference in Reno, NV
CAPCA is thrilled to be hosting the Student Network again in 2023! This is THE event for students interested in a career as a pest control adviser. At the CAPCA Annual Conference, we connect students from throughout California with professionals in all aspects of the industry to provide career insights, share their real life experience on the job, and provide training specific to the agricultural sector.
Registration for this event opens in conjunction with the CAPCA Annual Conference
Need financial assistance to attend? Registration Sponsorship is available.
Student Attendance Options:
1-Day Student Network Event(Sunday Only): $100
Companion Pass for Conference Program (Sunday, October 15 – Tuesday, October 17, including Student Networking Event): $395
Student Network Event
2022 Recap
Thank you to the industry partners, CAPCA Members and Chapters who supported the 2022 event in Anaheim, CA by investing in the next generation of PCAs!
INDUSTRY SPONSORS: FMC, UPL, WARP, WILBUR-ELLIS, BASF
50+ STUDENTS from 11 CAMPUSES THROUGHOUT CA
THANK YOU TO CAPCA MEMBERS & CHAPTERS
Krista Tavares, Molly Yager and Krystal Jenkins for organizing and facilitating
As well as numerous Members for participating in the Resume Workshop and on Discussion Panels
And all the Chapters: CAPCA Ventura, CAPCA Fresno-Madera, CAPCA San Diego, CAPCA SoCal, CAPCA Tulare-Kings, CAPCA Central Valley, CAPCA Central Coast, CAPCA San Francisco Bay and CAPCA NorCal for sponsoring students!
See what students from the CSU Chico State Crops Club had to say!
9 HOLE GOLF TOURNAMENT AT CONFERENCE
CAPCA Annual Conference & Agri Expo North
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About the Event
The California Association of Pest Control Advisers (CAPCA) Annual Conference and Agri-Expo is the major continuing education meeting for CAPCA and for the state’s PCAs.
Members generally obtain one-third of their state continuing education requirements at this meeting. Continuing education credits are applied for with the California Department of Pesticide Regulation, Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, Arborist Association, California Certified Crop Adviser Program, and the state departments of agriculture in Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Nevada.
CAPCA represents a membership of 75% of the nearly 4,000 California EPA licensed pest control advisers (PCAs) who provide pest management consultation for the production of food, fiber and ornamental industries of this state. CAPCA’s mission is to facilitate the success of the licensed pest control adviser. CAPCA’s purpose is to serve as the leader in the evolution of the pest management industry through the communication of reliable information. CAPCA is dedicated to the professional development and enhancement of our members’ education and stewardship, which includes legislative, regulatory, continuing education and public outreach activities.
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Things to remember:
- Once registered for the CAPCA Annual Conference, you will receive an order confirmation AND an email providing a link to the room block.
- Check your junk/spam email folders if you do not see these TWO emails.
- Membership discounts are only available when logged into the account your CAPCA membership is associated with.
- Only the logged-in member is eligible for a discounted registration rate.
- A membership discount will not be applied to any additional registrations purchased in the same order.
CAPCA Member Full CE Attendee Registration
$475 for CAPCA Members who register by September 21st
$515 for CAPCA Members who register by October 10th
All Licensees (including exhibitors and industry professionals needing CE credit)
Full Attendee Registration includes:
CE Programming including pre-event Nitrogen Management Update on Sunday morning.
Access to all Conference dining and reception events.
Conference SWAG Bag
Discount for CAPCA Members
Discount for Early Registration (before August 30, 2023 extended)
For Early Registration Full Attendees ONLY (before August 30, 2023 extended) – Access to the Online Label Update CE Program (DPR Hours TBA, release date early September 2023).
Professional Attendee Registration
$495 for CAPCA Members who register by September 21st
$550 for CAPCA Members who register by October 10th
Industry professionals including exhibitors without a License
Those needing an additional room in the room block may use this registration type to access an additional room in the block. There is no guarantee a room or room type will be available.
Professional Attendee Registration includes:
Access to all Conference dining and reception events.
Registration is not eligible for Continuing Education credit.
Registration does not include the online Label Update program.
Early or CAPCA Member discounts do not apply.
This is a pre-registration option only – must register before August 30, 2023.
Onsite registration will be pending capacity.
Non - CAPCA Member Full CE Attendee Registration
$595 for Non – CAPCA Members who register by October 10th
All Licensees (including exhibitors and industry professionals needing CE credit)
Full Attendee Registration includes:
CE Programming including pre-event Nitrogen Management Update on Sunday morning.
Access to all Conference dining and reception events.
Conference SWAG Bag
Discount for CAPCA Members
Discount for Early Registration (before August 30, 2023 extended)
For Early Registration Full Attendees ONLY (before August 30, 2023 Extended) – Access to the Online Label Update CE Program (DPR Hours TBA, release date early September 2023
On Site Registration (not guaranteed)
$595 Onsite *first come first serve basis
We know plans change, so we’ve kept onsite registration this year. But you should also know what to expect:
Expect longer than normal wait times to register onsite
NO discounted registration onsite for members, spouses, children, one-day attendance, non-CE, etc.; cost is $595 for ALL
Priority for last registrations will be given to 2023 CAPCA Members (Active PCAs)
Onsite Registration may close at any time (yes, we’re that close to capacity!)
Early Registration ends on August 31, 2023.
Unless sold out, pre-registration closes on October 10, 2023, at 12:00pm PST.
Onsite Registration available pending capacity – not guaranteed
Registration questions? Please contact support@capca.com
Due to the nature of the Event, there will be no cancellations or refunds.
*Substitutions are available through October 5th, however, any substitutions made after August 23rd will not include the online Label Update program with the substitution.
**Substitutions are available through October 5th.
Grand Sierra Resort Hotel
Grand Sierra Resort
2500 E 2nd Street, Reno, NV 89595
9-hole Golf Tournament
Lakeridge Golf Course, Reno, NV | $125 per player
October 14, 2023, from 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Schedule
Saturday 10/14
Exhibitor Move-in
Sunday 10/15
Registration & CE Desk Open
Monday 10/16
Registration & CE Desk Open
Tuesday 10/17
Registration & CE Desk Open
CE Program
15.0 (3.0 Laws, 12.0 Other) DPR Hours Total Available
CE Hours are updated as soon as they are approved. Last updated: 09/13/23.
Sunday October 15th
4.0 DPR (0.5 Laws, 3.5 other) | 5.5 CCA (0.5 NM, 0.5 SWM, 2.5 PM, 0.5 S, 1.5 PA) | 0.75 AZ | 4.0 NV (4.0 General) | 3.0 Idaho | 4.0 WA
9:30-11:30 AM — CDFA FREP Nitrogen & Irrigation Management Update 2023 (CCA Credit ONLY)
12:15-12:50 PM — Label Updates from Corteva, Nichino, & AgBiome
1:00-3:30 PM — Technology Roundtable: Innovation in Recordkeeping, Food Safety and Pest & Disease Detection with panelists:
Zach Worden
Justin Kerr
Greg Guyette
Josh Minor
3:30-4:00 PM — Development & Application of an In-Field Optical Biosensor for Early Detection of Plant Diseases by Dr. Perry Edwards
4:00-6:00 PM — Exhibitor Presentations
6:00-9:00 PM — Welcome Reception
Monday October 16th
7.0 DPR (2.0 Laws, 5.0 Other) | 7.5 CCA (3.5 PM, 1.5 CM, 1.0 PM, 1.0 S, 0.5 PA) | 3.5 AZ | 7.0 NV (1.5 Laws, 5.5 General) | 5.0 Idaho | 7.0 WA
7:30-7:40 AM — Welcome & CAPCA Annual Business Meeting
7:40-8:00 AM — Licensing & Hours Housekeeping by Jim McClenahan
8:00-8:45 AM — CACASA & BeeWhere Update by Ruben Arroyo
8:45-9:15 AM — Navigating California’s Regulatory Landscape with Innovative Technology by Erik Nijskens
9:15-9:45 AM — EPA’s ESA Workplan by Rachel G. Lattimore
9:45-10:00 AM — BREAK
10:00-10:30 AM — The Imperative Need for Bio-Solutions & Novel Technology in Conventional Systems by Drew Wolters
10:30-11:00 AM — Harnessing Aerodynamics through Technology in Aerial Application by Doug Thiel
11:00-11:45 AM — Neonic Regulation Update and CDPR Licensing Update by Josh Ogawa
11:45 AM-1:40 PM — Membership Luncheon
1:40-2:10 PM — Innovation & Technology in Almonds by Dr. Lauren Fann
2:10-2:40 PM — Pest Management, Water Quality, & the Future of Rice by Tim Johnson
2:40-3:10 PM — Managing Pests & Diseases in Pistachios: Current Technology & Works in Progress by Dr. Bob Klein
3:10-3:35 PM — Managing Insecticide Resistance in Spotted Wing Drosophila Using Integrated Approach by Dr. Jhalendra Rijal
3:35-4:00 PM — Drift Mitigation and Accountability by Paul Squires
4:00-5:30 PM — Exhibitor Presentations
5:30-9:00 PM — Monday Bowling Mixer
Tuesday October 17th
4.0 DPR (0.5 laws, 3.5 other) | 4.5 CCA (3.0 PM, 0.5 CM, 1.0 S) | 2.0 AZ | 4.0 NV (4.0 General) | 2.0 Idaho | 3.0 WA
7:30-8:00 AM — Label Updates from UPL, SAN Agrow, & TELUS Agriculture
8:00-9:10 AM — Exhibitor Presentations
9:10-9:15 AM — ROOM TRANSITION/BREAK
9:15-10:00 AM — Managing Ants Sustainably: On-farm Baiting Strategies for Protein & Sugar-feeding Ants by David Haviland
10:00-10:30 AM — Managing Herbicide Resistant Chickweed in Small Grains by Nicholas Clark
10:30-11:00 AM — Beet Curly Top Virus Control Program by Kendra Tapia
11:00 AM-12:00 PM — Moderated Discussion – The SPM Roadmap: Leveraging the Expertise of the PCA
12:00-12:10 PM — Conference Summary & Closing Questions
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Disneyland Resort | Anaheim, CA
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Spring Summit South
2023 Program & CE
12.0 DPR Hours (4.0 Laws, 8.0 Other) | CCA (11.5)
Must Attend Tuesday and Wednesday Both for Total Hours
Schedule:
Monday, April 24, 2022
2:00 PM – 5:30 PM | Sponsor-Exhibitor Set Up
Tuesday, April 25, 2022
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Sponsor-Exhibitor Set Up
1:00 PM – 5:25 PM | Label Update Hour & General Session (CE)
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM | Exhibitor Reception (CE)
Wednesday, April 26, 2022
6:30 AM – 7:30 AM | Breakfast
7:30 AM – 11:45 AM | General Session (CE)
11:45 AM – 12:45 PM | Lunch Break & Exhibit Hall (CE)
12:45 PM – 4:00 PM | General Session (CE)
4:00 PM | Program End
Hours Breakdown:
Tuesday, April 25th
4.5 DPR (2.0 Laws, 2.5 Other)
4.5 CCA (2.0 PM, 0.5 CM, 2.0 PD)
AZ TBA
1:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Label Updates
DPR Licensing Update
Spray Safe 101 – Ruben Arroyo and Louie Mendoza
Top 10 Violations and How to Avoid Them – Delia Coic
How to be Prepared to Defend a Violation – Robert Atkins
CAC/Enforcement Panel Discussion– Ruben Arroyo, Robert Atkins, and Louie Mendoza
Exhibitor Presentations
Wednesday, April 26th
7.5 DPR (2.0 Laws, 5.5 Other)
7.0 CCA (4.0 PM, 1.0 CM, 2.0 PD)
AZ TBA
7:30 – 11:45 a.m.
CACASA Update – Ruben Arroyo
Updates on Soil Fumigant Application Requirement – Rais Akanda
PPE and Health Effects for Workers – Pradip Desai
Neonicotinoid Alternatives for ACP Management in CA – Frank Byrne
Product Profile: Novozymes – Nic Steeneken
Product Profile: UPL – Cassandra Rieser
Product Profile: Suterra – Emily Symmes
11:45 – 12:45 p.m.
Lunch and Exhibitor Presentations
12:45 – 4:00 p.m.
Infestation of Bark Beetles on California Native Pine Species – William Baker
Conservation Biocontrol as a Component of IPM in Vineyards & Citrus Orchards – Nic Anne Irvin
Why is Weed Management So Difficult? – Dan Wickham
Today’s Challenges to Commensal Rodent Control – Craig Laursen
Lessons Learned from Goldspotted Oak Borer IPM – Joelene Tamm
Biological Controls for Organic & Conventional Vegetable Production – Robert Masson
Registration
Opens January 16, 2023!
Due to the nature of the Event, there will be no cancellations or refunds.
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