Registration open for 2026 California Agritourism Summit Sept. 23-25

May 29, 2026

By Caroline D Champlin

San Luis Obispo County growers to share agritourism successes at gathering organized by UC SAREP

Oak-studded Paso Robles is known for wine and olive oils, but many local farmers’ livelihoods transcend selling products – it’s about exporting the California experience.

With its reputation as a pastoral destination, San Luis Obispo County is a natural fit to host the upcoming 2026 California Agritourism Summit, organized by the University of California Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program, part of UC Agriculture and Natural Resources. From Sept. 23–25, SLO County will become a hub for agritourism knowledge exchange.

Through keynote speakers, panel discussions and breakout sessions, summit participants will gain practical tools and inspiration to strengthen agritourism in California. By visiting local farms, attendees can learn directly from business owners.

Find all the details on the event and register.

Event organizer Rachael Callahan, UC SAREP statewide agritourism coordinator, is excited to introduce attendees to the area’s diverse operations.

“We’re going to an urban farm. Then we’ll be out on a big, huge cattle ranch. And an indoor mushroom growing facility,” said Callahan. “San Luis Obispo just has a lot to offer in terms of scale and products.”

The program is tailored for multiple audiences: current agritourism operators, policymakers, regulators, and tourism and economic development professionals.

Source : ucanr.edu

Video: Dicamba Returns for Georgia Farmers: What the New EPA Ruling Means for Cotton Growers

After being unavailable in 2024 due to registration issues, dicamba products are returning for Georgia farmers this growing season — but under strict new conditions.

In this report from Tifton, Extension Weed Specialist Stanley Culpepper explains the updated EPA ruling, including new application limits, mandatory training requirements, and the need for a restricted use pesticide license. Among the key changes: a cap of two ½-pound applications per year and the required use of an approved volatility reduction agent with every application.

For Georgia cotton producers, the ruling is significant. According to Taylor Sills with the Georgia Cotton Commission, the vast majority of cotton planted in the state carries the dicamba-tolerant trait — meaning farmers had been paying for technology they couldn’t use.

While environmental groups have expressed concerns over spray drift, Georgia growers have reduced off-target pesticide movement by more than 91% over the past decade. Still, this two-year registration period will come with increased scrutiny, making stewardship and compliance more important than ever.