Course Topics
Breaking the Cycle of Herbicide Resistance
November 5, 2026
Check in: 7:00 AM | Course: 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Napa Valley College, 2277 Napa Vallejo Hwy, Napa, CA 94558 - Wine Education Center
Laws & Regulations: How to Read a Pesticide Label - County Agricultural Commissioner Team
Current Status of Herbicide Resistance – Gustavo Camargo Silva, UC Cooperative Extension, Weed Science Advisor
Practical Grazing for Weed Control – Tommy Fenster, Ph.D., UC Davis Plant Sciences
Herbicide Strategies to Avoid Resistance – Scott Steinmaus, Ph.D., Cal Poly Plant Sciences
Future of Mechanical Weed Control – Simon Nordestgard, Ph.D., Australian Wine Research Institute
Financially Efficient Pest Management Protocols
November 19
Course: 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Remote Course Via Zoom
L &R: Navigating Pesticide Hazard Communication - Andre Napolitino, County Ag Commissioner Team
AI Integration to Optimize Pest and Disease Scouting - Niko Carjaval & Katie Gold, Gold Lab, Cornell Univ.
Incorporating Biologicals to Strengthen Fungus Management - Dr. Katie Gold, Grape Sensing, Pathology & Extension Lab, Cornell University
Cost Effective Fungicide Programs - Joey Greenburg, Wilbur Ellis
Cost Efcfective Herbicide Programs - Sandy Henson-Valera, Grow West
Cost Effective Insecticide Programs - Emily Smith, Simplot Company
Proper Pest and Disease Sampling Techniques
December 3rd
Course: 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Remote Course Via Zoom
L &R: Updates: Agricultural Operations Near School Sites - Andre Napolitino, County Ag Commissioner Team
Statistical Methods- Neil McRoberts, Plant Pathology Director of Western Plant Diagnostic Network
Tips & Tools for Pest + Disease Scouting in Vineyards - Monica Cooper, ANR Advisor (Viticulture), UC Cooperative Extension, Napa County
Soil, Plant & Water Sampling + Analysis for IPM - Danyal Kasapligil, Sr, Agronomist, Dellavalle Laboratory
Plant Pathogen Sampling & Diagnosis for Pest Management Decisions - Anna-Liisa Fabritius, Plant Pathologist, A&L Crop Solutions Inc
GWSS Emergence and Management
December 10th
Check in: 7:00 AM | Course: 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Redwood Credit Union, 480 Devlin Road, Napa, 94558 - Community Room
Laws & Regulations: Can You Spot the Violation? Identifying Common Non- Compliances
CDFA Laws & Regs - spread, GWSS funding
Entomologist on GWSS
Epidemiologist on GWSS
GWSS treatment protocols (local private / area-wide public)
Thank you to our 2026 Continuing Education Class Series Sponsors
Annual Continuing Education Class Series
The Napa County Farm Bureau is proud to support our agricultural community by offering access to required continuing education (CE) classes for licensed agricultural professionals.
These courses help ensure compliance with California regulations, including the California Code of Regulations (Sections 6511–6514) for Agricultural Pest Control Advisers and pesticide applicators, and the California Food and Agricultural Code (Section 14096) for Private Applicator Certificate holders. Each license or certificate type requires a specific number of CE hours during its renewal period, making ongoing education essential.
As a Farm Bureau member at the Business level and above, you’ll receive exclusive pricing on eligible continuing education classes—helping you stay compliant, informed, and cost-effective while investing in your professional development. Our goal is to make required education more accessible while strengthening the knowledge and success of Napa County’s agricultural industry.
The Napa County Farm Bureau’s Continuing Education Class Series is designed to provide agricultural professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to stay ahead in an ever-evolving industry.
