The 2024 Sustainable Ag Expo is set to take place from November 11-13, 2024. This year’s event promises an unparalleled educational experience, offering over 20 continuing education hours through both online and in-person programs. Attendees will have the opportunity to delve into the latest innovations and research in pest management strategies, automation and mechanization, soil health, and more. The Expo boasts an impressive lineup of speakers from prestigious institutions such as UC Davis, Oregon State University, Cal Poly, and UC Berkeley. These experts will present cutting-edge findings and practices that are shaping the future of sustainable agriculture.   Take a Sneak Peak: Monday, November 11, 5:00-6:00 pm Speaker: Fritz Westover, Westover Viticulture Dormant Grapevine Pruning & Vine Training: Are we Slowly Killing our Vines?: Hear from our Expo Headliner about the impact of pruning and training on vine health, the extent of problems caused by diseases versus w

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

Local Growers Gather to Celebrate Ten Years of Sustainable Winegrowing  SANTA ROSA, Calif.  (January 31, 2024) – Each year, when many of Sonoma County’s 1,800 certified sustainable winegrape growers gather for the Sonoma County Winegrowers’ (SCW) annual meeting, they want to know what is next for one of the world’s most sustainable winegrowing regions. Today, they learned the answer to their question: Sonoma County Winegrowers will embark on a major collaboration with one of the world’s most iconic brands, John Deere Company. The collaboration with John Deere will be an addition to SCW’s innovative Farm of the Future, a living lab for the future of agriculture and an innovation accelerator. Through this living lab, Sonoma County winegrowers and innovative companies can pilot concepts that may eventually result in game-changing solutions that can be shared with farmers across the country and around the world. John Deere is the latest co

The Lodi District Chamber of Commerce's Agribusiness Committee and the University of California Cooperative Extension invites you to Grape Day on Tuesday February 6th, 2024. With the challenges facing our grape growers today, the information shared at the Grape Day symposium about improving yields, fighting diseases, market trends, and mechanization technologies is more critical than ever.  The morning session covers relevant viticulture topics with discussions led by industry experts. Then growers, pest control advisors, winery personnel, bankers, and business leaders gather together for a special luncheon featuring a keynote speaker. Attendance during the morning presentations and wine tasting is free and open to everyone (RSVP required). Tickets are required for the luncheon and keynote speaker presentation. Event Website 

Pruning all day on a single battery charge is now possible with Infaco's F3020 electric pruner. The 1.5 lb lithium-ion battery charges in just 2 hours which includes cell rebalancing to extend the battery's overall life. The combination of offering both a high-quality battery and a charger that rebalances cells allows Infaco to offer the longest battery warranty (5 years prorated) of any electric pruner on the market. Users will also love the charger's hibernation mode. After running a hibernation mode, batteries can be stored for 12 months without ever needing to use them or charge them. Managing batteries amongst large crews just got easier!  Learn more about the F3020 >>

It's not too late to purchase your battery-powered olive harvester! Infaco offers 3 versions to suit growers' needs whether you have 5 trees or 18,000! Cut labor costs by harvesting 3x faster than you could by hand.  Each harvester features: Minimum vibration for the user Carbon fiber poles that are ultra-light + durable Patented elliptical head-motion to ensure olives fall down into nets with nearly 0 bruising Shop harvesters: Under 100 trees Learn more >> Lightest Learn more >> Most versatile Learn more >>

Just a few years ago, we all experienced an usual year where rains pushed late right up towards bud-break. Grape growers were faced with the nearly impossible task of pruning grapes in a very tight time frame. Growers who turned to easy vineyard mechanization solutions like the new F3020 Electrocoup battery-powered pruner that increases pruning productivity by 30% were able to squeak through just in the nick of time. This year seems primed for a similar, weather-driven time crunch so now is the time to craft budgets to include an electric pruner that can not only help you prune in a time-crunch but which will result in labor savings for years to come. Get your own personal ROI study - contact 1-800-425-8809 x4 Intuitive = no training needed Built-in safety system = fewer insurance claims Interchangeable Heads = versatility Ultra-light battery = All-day pruning on 1 charge

Throughout the month of July, get 30% off Infaco's battery-powered multi-functional olive harvester. The base features a brushless motor and works with a variety of attachments for your olive grove and vineyard: Olive Harvester  Reciprocating Saw  Chain Saw  Vineyard Desuckerer Hedge-trimmer Sale ends 7/31/23. Place your olive harvester pre-order and only put down 50% to lock-in your order.  Learn more >>

Cane-pruning now possible with the latest version of the KLIMA front-arm mounted option! Improved visibility for operator allows for quicker wire pulls, and rapid adjustments on the fly. The KLIMA cane pruning system, supported by Pellenc America, is operated after an initial pass by skilled pruners. The KLIMA cane pruner rapidly removes the canes, strips them from the wires and mulches them in a single pass from your in-row tractor or Optimum multifunction front arm. The KLIMA cane-pruning system is compatible with various wire-clips designed for quick release. Planning your vineyard for mechanization is critical in the vineyard industry. With advancements in mechanization by Pellenc, mechanical grape harvesters, advanced front-arm tools, Pellenc Connect, and the multifunction universe, it’s important to maximize efficiency and. Whether you are planting a new vineyard or retrofitting an existing block, give one our multifunction experts a call today! Learn more about t