Over two years we released 30 online courses that garnered 526 total views in the Sustainable Winegrowing On-Demand online course grant project! Here's what Participants had to Say: "The Sustainable Winegrowing on Demand course is thoughtfully created and packed with valuable insights. The content is thorough and practical, providing useful knowledge that’s both relevant and immediately applicable." - Thomas Crottogini, Helena Agri-Enterprises "The quality of the content and the flexibility of the online platform are awesome. Super interesting and useful; easy to access." Winegrape Farmer, Paso Robles, California Final Survey Results 94% want more courses Top 3 reasons for taking courses:59% - Improve sustainability 56% - DPR hours 52% - To learn for future projects Top 3 future topics:Soil health Pest/disease management Vineyard development Note on CE Hours: We understand that the quiz length, inability to fast forward, and need to click to continue ca

Farmers and agricultural experts indicate that better access to ongoing education is crucial to advance their businesses. Recognizing that advancements in science and technology are constant, Vineyard Team launched a series of online courses to deliver the latest education on sustainable winegrowing.  Courses feature insights from experienced farmers, researchers, and UC Extension. Best of all, viewers can access these courses for free (saving $380)! All courses within Sustainable Winegrowing On Demand include valuable continuing education hours (11.5 Department of Pesticide Regulation, 34 Certified Crop Advisor), and a train-the-trainer kit so viewers can easily educate their team. Through this program, there is a unique opportunity to connect with other sustainable winegrowers through roundtable discussions. Larry Witted, PCA and CCA from Lodi, California shares, "The Sustainable Winegrowing education from Vineyard Team allows me to view cutting-edge educational pro

Vineyard Team's introduction of Sustainable Winegrowing On-Demand in 2023 brought forth a game-changing initiative. This program includes no-cost online courses that explore essential subjects like soil health, pest management, nutrition, and climate change, benefiting winegrape growers and industry professionals alike. Get instant access to 20 courses - absolutely free! -These courses prioritize sustainable winegrowing methods and all count towards valuable Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) or Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) continuing education hours: Trunk Renewal for Management of Trunk Diseases | DPR 1 - O; CCA 1 - IPM Waves of Innovation in Virus Vector Disruption: Vine Mealybug | DPR 1 - O; CCA 1 - IPM Improving Nursery Practices to Prevent Fungal Contamination and Biocontrol Strategies Against Grapevine Trunk Diseases | DPR 1 - O; CCA 1 - IPM Beyond Climate Change: The Agricultural Response and the Concept of Climate Smart Agriculture | CCA 1 - SWM Biologicals Upda

Cheer to 30 Years! Thanks to our supporters and members, Vineyard Team has grown from a grassroots organization to a multi-award-winning leader in the sustainability movement. Since 1994, the non-profit has served farmers, winemakers, and industry partners by creating an educational network with the leadership of its staff and board of directors. We value your support over the last three decades and will continue to help you cultivate valuable relationships. Here is a Quarterly Update from our Executive Director, Beth Vukmanic: Events coming up in 2024… In 2023, we had 372 attendees at 8 Tailgates hosted by 7 venues (including one Webinar). 3/14 | Power Up: Sustainable Energy 4/10 | Vine to Wine Water Treatment 4/12 | Fungicide Spraying: Reduce Your Carbon Footprint & Financial Burden 5/15 | The Ins & Outs of Developing a New Vineyard Site Get registered for all of this year's Tailgates today.  Regulatory Relief Managers of SIP Certified vineyards can save ti

Sustainable Winegrowing Education Without the Travel ⁣ Over the next two years, Vineyard Team is creating a suite of 30 online courses so you can learn about topics that actually impact your business. This program is made possible by Western SARE. 7 courses are LIVE NOW, 2 of them are BRAND NEW! Click here to SIGN-UP 2 New FREE Courses Biologicals Update and What is New for Biologicals in Vineyards DPR 1, CCA 1 Speaker: Dr. Pam Marrone, Chestnut Bio Advisors Course Content: Define biologicals and their categories. How biologicals differ from synthetic pesticides, their advantages, and why their market is growing quickly. Companies and products available in each category and some of their characteristics and advantages. Resources to keep up on this rapidly changing field of sustainable farming. Foliar Fertilizers in Vineyards CCA 1 Speaker: Dr. Paul Schreiner, USDA ARS Corvalis Course Content: Advantages of foliar fertilizers. The role of the leaf cuticle in penetration o

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