Join us at Niner Wine Estates for an engaging, interactive morning focused on biochar production and its benefits for soil health. We'll explore the various stages of biochar creation, from active pits to finished products, and discuss how integrating biochar can improve farm operations. This event is perfect for growers, vineyard managers, and sustainability-minded professionals looking to explore practical, science-backed techniques for improving soil function. 🗓 May 9, 2025 | 9 AM – 11 AM 📍 Niner Wine Estates, Paso Robles, CA What to Expect: Expert insights from industry leaders on biochar’s benefits, production, and applications Live demonstration of biochar production, from pit to product Real-world strategies to enhance soil health and farm performance Register today to reserve your spot! It's FREE! CE Approved: CCA 2 - NM 

Thank you to everyone who came to California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo to chat with us! It was a lot of fun answering your questions, speaking with you about SPICA ⭐ and lab automation. 😊 A special note of appreciation to Federico Casassa, Benoit Lecat, Erica Nordby and Jim Shumate of Cal Poly for your efforts in making this gathering possible in your beautiful building. Thank you from the bottom of our QC hearts for inviting us and being fantastic hosts! 🍷  

Tailgate | Fungicide Spraying: Reduce Your Carbon Footprint & Financial Burden Learn how to optimize the use of biofungicides alone or integrated into a conventional fungicide program.  Dr. Ding of Cal Poly shares results from a recent study on on the efficacy of different fungicide programs and their impact on grape yield and berry chemistry.  Talk with farmers from three growing regions about their fungicide programs. Plus, learn about Cal Poly’s wine & vit programs during a tour of the new, state of the art winery and vineyard. REGISTER Agenda: 8:30 am - Winery Tour with Erica Nordby, CalPoly 9:00 - 11:00 am - Presentations & Panel Discussion Speakers: Shunping Ding, Cal Poly Erica Nordby, Cal Poly Erin Amaral, Pacific Coast Farming Hilary Graves, Booker Wines Ruben Solorzano, Coastal Vineyard Care Associates Bob Thomas, Mesa Vineyard Management CE Approved: DPR 1 - O; CCA 2 - IPM REGISTER Directions: - Take exit for California Blvd. - turn right o

Tailgate | Fungicide Spraying: Reduce Your Carbon Footprint & Financial Burden Learn how to optimize the use of biofungicides alone or integrated into a conventional fungicide program.  Dr. Ding of Cal Poly shares results from a recent study on on the efficacy of different fungicide programs and their impact on grape yield and berry chemistry.  Talk with farmers from three growing regions about their fungicide programs. Plus, learn about Cal Poly’s wine & vit programs during a tour of the new, state of the art winery and vineyard. REGISTER Agenda: 8:30 am - Winery Tour with Erica Nordby, CalPoly 9:00 - 11:00 am - Presentations & Panel Discussion Speakers: Shunping Ding, Cal Poly Erica Nordby, Cal Poly Erin Amaral, Pacific Coast Farming Hilary Graves, Booker Wines Ruben Solorzano, Coastal Vineyard Care Associates Bob Thomas, Mesa Vineyard Management CE Approved: DPR 1 - O; CCA 2 - IPM REGISTER Directions: - Take exit for California Blvd. - turn right

Cal Poly's new winery provides students with hands-on experience using industry-grade winemaking equipment, and Westec is proud to have supplied the winery fermentation tanks and financially supporting the education of the next generation of winemakers.