Class on avocado production offered

TEMECULA - The University of California cooperative Extension will offer a session of classes on “Avocado Production for New Growers” in Temecula beginning Thursday, Jan. 30. The classes will be taught by Gary Bender, Ph.D.

The classes are designed for someone new to the avocado industry (someone who has recently purchased a grove and needs guidance), or an existing grower who has some questions.

Topics will include:

• Jan. 30 - Introduction to agriculture in San Diego County, history of avocado production in California.

• Feb. 6 - Botany, flowering, varieties, harvest dates, roots...