This year’s Sustainable Ag Expo packs serious value for your professional development. Whether you’re earning DPR or CCA hours (or both!), we’ve got you covered with a mix of in-person and on-demand sessions designed to fit your schedule. Total CE Hours Available: 13 Online Courses - open through November 28, 202511.5 DPR (incl. 3 L) 13.5 CCA 16 In-Person Seminars - November 11-12 in San Luis Obispo7.5 DPR (incl. 1 L) 17 CCA Proactive Steps for Complying with CA Pesticide Laws and Regulations Tuesday, Nov. 12 | 3:30–4:30 PM Speaker: Mel Graham, County of San Luis Obispo Department of Agriculture Get practical guidance for staying compliant with California’s pesticide use requirements. Learn about common violations, how to avoid them, and what’s coming in 2025 and 2026. Calibration of Vineyard Sprayers Online | Oct. 13-Nov. 28 Speaker: Dr. Andrew Landers, Professor Emeritus, Cornell University Fine-tune your spray precision!

Wholesale is an essential part of many wineries' business models-whether it's distributing wine to restaurants and retailers, managing vendor relationships, or keeping your own inventory balanced. Streamlining wholesale not only saves time but also ensures accuracy, compliance, and profitability. That's why VinesOS makes wholesale management simple, flexible, and powerful. Key Wholesale Features in VinesOS POS Controls for Wholesale Sales Seamlessly manage wholesale orders right through the POS. Quickly remove tax with a single click, apply custom terms, or accept alternate payment types such as checks; giving you the flexibility to meet your wholesale customers' needs on the spot.  Purchase Order Management Need to stock up on wine or merchandise? Create and track Purchase Orders directly in VinesOS. Once your order arrives, you can instantly receive it into inventory, keeping your records accurate and up to date without the extra paperwork.  Streamlined In

As summer unfolds across Napa Valley, vineyards are entering veraison, shifting their focus from growth to sugar accumulation and flavor development. For winegrowers, this period marks a delicate balancing act: providing just enough water to support berry development while inducing the mild stress that concentrates flavors and enhances wine quality. Historically, irrigation decisions during veraison have relied on experience, visual cues, and sometimes educated guesswork. But with water becoming an increasingly precious resource and quality standards higher than ever, Napa growers are turning to precision irrigation tools that offer deeper insights and control. Why Veraison Demands Precision During veraison, the vine’s water needs become more nuanced. Over-irrigation can dilute berry flavors and increase canopy growth, leading to shading and higher disease pressure. Under-irrigation, on the other hand, risks stalling berry development and causing uneven ripening. This fine line r

Roy Chapin of 4 Winds Winery shares how WiseConn’s DropControl system enables real-time irrigation management directly from his phone. By monitoring soil moisture and weather data, Roy can make informed decisions to optimize vine health during critical stages like budbreak. This technology allows for precise water application, ensuring the vines receive exactly what they need, when they need it. Watch the video to see how remote irrigation control is transforming vineyard management.

The Hidden Mistake Many Business Owners Make When it comes to running a business, most owners are focused on day-to-day operations and long-term growth. However, one critical aspect often gets overlooked: succession planning. Whether you're in the vineyard, tech, or any other industry, succession planning ensures that your business remains successful after you transition out of the leadership role. One of the most common mistakes business owners make is waiting too long to plan their succession, often only thinking about it when it’s already too late. Reality is, preparing for your business’s future doesn't have to be stressful. In fact, it can be one of the most rewarding steps you take for the health and longevity of your company. Here are 8 tips to set your business — and successor — up for long-term success. Tip #1: Start Planning Early  It's essential to think about succession planning well in advance. Often, business owners underestim

“Our goal as Vineyard managers is to create uniformity out of chaos. There’s nothing uniform here, but that’s why we want to make sure each plant is getting the right irrigation it needs.” Phil Coturri understands the importance of watering your vineyard to the best of one's ability. That is why he uses DropControl to organize and manage his dual irrigation system. With a primary and secondary line, Phil controls his vines with precision. Stay tuned for part two of his testimonial!

Real-time decisions for better vineyard management.  Roy Chapin of 4 Winds Winery shares how irrigation technology keeps his vineyard ready for sudden weather shifts: “The feature I value most is the real-time information and the ability to act quickly. For instance, if a forecast predicts 90s but suddenly spikes to 100s, I can respond immediately—like turning on the misters for cooling. With the app, it’s all done in under 10 minutes.” With DropControl, Roy stays ahead of weather changes, making informed decisions in real time to adapt to nature’s unpredictability—protecting the health and future of his vines.

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Chair Linfield Center for Wine Education

Linfield University, situated in the heart of Oregon's wine country, is a leading institution known for its commitment to excellence in teaching and its unique programs, including the nation's only un...