🌱 Holistic Soil Health Tailgate | Join the Conversation in the Field 📅 Friday, May 8, 9-11 am at Alta Colina Vineyard & Winery What does soil health look like in practice? Join us in the field where growers, researchers, and industry professionals will come together to share what’s working. You’ll hear from: • Jenny Garley (Bio SI) — using sap sugar levels as a practical indicator of plant and soil health • Stewart Wilson, PhD (Cal Poly) — soil science insights grounded in current research • Mike Costello (Oakville Bluegrass Cooperative) — funding opportunities for cover crops and soil-building practices Plus, a grower panel featuring: • Bob Tillman (Alta Colina Vineyard & Winery) • John Howell (@Booker Vineyards) • Jordan Lonborg (Coastal Vineyard Care Associates) • Steve Vierra (Derby Wine Estates) This is a chance to hear directly from peers, ask questions, and walk away with ideas you can apply. Bring your questions—and your experience! 👉https://secure.qgiv.com/f

It's that time of the semester! Deadline to register for Spring 2023 courses is January 13, 2023. Register for Spring 2023 courses on the VESTA website here: www.vesta-usa.org COURSE TITLE CREDITS PRACTICUM  VIN 105 Molecular Principles in Grape and Wine Credit: 4 Practicum: N/A  VIN 110 Introduction to Wine Microorganisms Credit: 3 Practicum: NA  VIN 111 Introduction to Viticulture and Vineyard Establishment Credit: 3 Practicum: 16 hours  VIN 117 Cold Climate Viticulture and Enology Credit: 1 Practicum: NA  VIN 132 Entrepreneurial Finance for Vineyard and Winery Business Credit: 3 Practicum: N/A  VIN 146 Introduction to Enology Credit: 3 Practicum: 8 hours  VIN 147 Fruit Wine Production Credit: 2 Practicum: N/A  VIN 148 Winery Sanitation Credit: 3 Practicum: N/A  VIN 160 Winery Equipment Operation Credit: 2 Practicum: N/A  VIN 212 Winter Viticulture Technology Credit: 2 Practicum: 32 hours  VIN 214 Spring Viticult