WIN EXPO Conference Focus: Vineyard & Grower Session Topics: Regenerative Farming Benefits, Innovative Vineyard Design, and Harnessing Artificial Intelligence in Grape Growing Every year, the North Coast Wine Industry Trade Show & Conference (WIN Expo), largest wine industry trade event focused exclusively on the North Coast, hosts an educational conference program that covers all the major sectors of the industry: winemaking & production, sales & marketing, business strategy & leadership, and vineyard operations. This year's Vineyard & Growers track, sponsored by Verdi, will highlight the Benefits of a Regenerative Practices, Innovative Vineyard Design, and Harnessing the Power of AI in Grape Growing: Maximizing the Business and Ecological Benefits of a Regenerative Transition As North Coast wine grape growers contend with rising production costs, unpredictable climate patterns, and increasing market demands for sustainability, growers are under

LIGHTSABERS & JEDI IN THE WINE INDUSTRY Special Event Discussion on Technology in the Hands of Viticulturists   Vineyard Team announces a limited-space, intimate conversation with Cornell University’s distinguished researcher on precision viticulture, Dr. Terry Bates. On Monday, November 13, 2023, preceding the first day of the in-person Sustainable Ag Expo, Dr. Bates will lead a discussion on technology in the hands of viticulturists. The conversation will examine the metaphorical connection between lightsabers and skilled vine cultivators, and discuss how cutting-edge tools could transform modern viticulture. In 2021, the Precision Viticulture market was valued at $1,528.56 million US dollars. It is projected grow at a 9.17% compound annual growth rate over the next seven years, reaching $3,308.66 Million US dollars by 2030. (Verified Market Research, 2023) While growers have large spatial variations in soil, vine growth, and fruit yield, they

Sustainable Winegrowing Education Without the Travel ⁣ So you want sustainable winegrowing education without travel? Over the next two years, we are creating a suite of 30 online courses so you can learn about topics that actually impact your business.  What do I need to do to participate? Participating is simple. Watch up to 30 courses featuring veteran growers, Cooperative Extension Specialists, University researchers, and ag experts.  After watching the course, complete a quiz to test your knowledge (70% needed to pass). Complete a short survey on what you learned. Use the train-the-trainer kit to educate at least 2 colleagues.  Join 2 virtual grower roundtable discussions. Participate in the final survey.   Just click SIGN UP to get access to all courses for FREE.  FAQ's Can more than one person at a management company participate? Yes! What do the courses cover? Enhance your vineyard's sustainability with 30 online courses designed for

We are thrilled to announce Dr. Terry Bates as our headline speaker this year! Dr. Bates is Director of Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Lab Cornell AgriTech. He will speak about integrating multiple layers of spatial vineyard information into variable-rate management maps and the myths, misperceptions, and motivations for precision vineyard management. His research program focuses on viticulture with an integrated systems approach to vine productivity, fruit quality, and farm profitability. Research interests and contributions include vine mineral nutrition and root biology to control vegetative growth, mechanized vineyard management for fruit quality and labor reduction, and Precision Viticulture to increase production efficiency. Read more about Dr. Terry Bates, his experience, and articles HERE. Get your tickets for the Sustainable Ag Expo HERE.

The Sustainable Ag Expo is Coming Back in November! Looking for the latest viticulture and technology from the world's top experts? The Sustainable Ag Expo brings together researchers and growers so you can earn continuing education hours and improve your business all while connecting with peers and agriculture companies. You Asked, We Listened. You told us that while it was great to be back in person, you also liked the flexibility of the virtual content. Enjoy the perfect blend of in-person and online learning with our 14 seminars and 10+ hours of online courses. Topics you don't want to miss: Precision viticulture, vine mealybug management, improving soil health, laws and regulations update, and more! Save the Date Tuesday & Wednesday, November 14 & 15, 2023* Madonna Inn Expo Center, San Luis Obispo October 16 - November 30, 2023 | Online Courses *View the in-person program here. Registration is Now Open! The two-day seminar and tradeshow provides an

Winegrowers and vineyard managers speak on Optimizing Irrigation, Climate Friendly Farming, AI in Grape Growing Growing Forward is a dynamic and insightful online conference designed specifically for grape growers and vineyard professionals. This conference serves as a platform to educate and support growers throughout the vineyard growing cycle, equipping them with the knowledge and tools to thrive in the ever-evolving industry. With a focus on addressing current challenges and issues impacting the grower community, the conference features renowned experts, academics, and industry professionals as speakers. The 2023 conference, sponsored by LUMO, will be covering a wide range of topics, including vineyard management, climate adaptation, soil moisture monitoring, irrigation best practices, and the integration of cutting-edge technologies like AI. Session panels will include vineyard managers from Silver Oak Winery and Emeritus Vineyards, Jackson Family Wines, Peake Racj Winery, and

WIN Expo 2022: Vineyard and Growers Seminar Track Highlights

Regardless of how glamorous the end product may seem, wine starts in the vineyard and grape growing is an agricultural activity. By Barbara Barrielle What will the vineyard of the […]

Growing Forward is a ½-day, online conference focused on preparing Grapegrowers for the year ahead. The conference will kick off with a session highlighting key takeaways from the 2020 California Crush report and consider potential implications for the 2021 bulk and grape market. Following, we’ll discuss Regenerative Farming: what makes it different—some say, superior—than other sustainable farming methods. The conference closes with a panel discussion examining the impact of last years’ west coast fires on grower contacts, crop insurance and best practices for protecting your ag business in the years to come. View the Topics & Speaker-line up