The Lodi District Chamber of Commerce's Agribusiness Committee and the University of California Cooperative Extension invites you to Grape Day on Tuesday February 6th, 2024. With the challenges facing our grape growers today, the information shared at the Grape Day symposium about improving yields, fighting diseases, market trends, and mechanization technologies is more critical than ever.  The morning session covers relevant viticulture topics with discussions led by industry experts. Then growers, pest control advisors, winery personnel, bankers, and business leaders gather together for a special luncheon featuring a keynote speaker. Attendance during the morning presentations and wine tasting is free and open to everyone (RSVP required). Tickets are required for the luncheon and keynote speaker presentation. Event Website 

Growing Forward Session Focused on Growers Experiences with Vineyard Technology

November 22, 2022 – Wine Industry Network (WIN) broadcast the third session of the 2022 Growing Forward series on Wednesday, November 16. The webinar featured winegrowers and vineyard experts sharing […]

Wine Industry Network (WIN) broadcast the third session of the 2022 Growing Forward series on Wednesday, November 16. The webinar featured winegrowers and vineyard experts sharing their experience as early implementers of new vineyard technology and techniques.  Moderated by Lance Donny, CEO of AgCode, speakers included Courtney Preston Shifflett, Viticulturist North Coast of The Duckhorn Portfolio, Greg Gonzalez, Director of Central Coast Farming of Foley Family Vineyards and Rob Whyte, COO of Renteria Vineyards. The panel was able to share their experiences as early implementers of new vineyard technology and techniques including pitfalls to avoid, what surprised them, the results they achieved, and their recommendations for others considering adoption. The webinar was free to attend and included a live chat with the speakers. Both the webinar and live chat is available for on-demand replay. The webinar was made possible with the support session sponsors, AgCode and Opti-Harvest