Vineyard Team is excited to announce that exhibitor booths for the 2024 Sustainable Ag Expo (Expo) are officially sold out, underscoring the event's standing as a premier gathering for the sustainable winegrowing community. This year, the Expo is set to showcase an impressive lineup of 63 sustainable agriculture vendors, each bringing innovative solutions and products aimed at advancing sustainable practices within the industry. In addition to the comprehensive vendor showcase, the 2024 Sustainable Ag Expo offers an enriched educational program. Attendees can look forward to an array of trending topics presented by leading experts in the field from Oregon State University, UC Davis, CDFA, and more. The program is designed to not only impart knowledge but also to spark discussions that propel the industry forward.  Some of the topics covered at  year’s event include: High-resolution vineyard nutrient management Red blotch virus management Using biochar to combat c

2024 Vineyard Team Membership is open! Get access to the latest field-tested sustainable viticulture & industry networking. Grower/Winery members get access to all Tailgates free of charge, discounts to the Sustainable Ag Expo, and the opportunity to network with like-minded farmers and ag professionals. Business members connect with farmers, ag professionals, and pest control advisors and network directly with upper-level agricultural decision-makers. Membership level $1,500 and up includes a booth at the Sustainable Ag Expo. *2024 booths are all claimed by renewed members! Email hayli@vineyardteam.org to join the waitlist. Click HERE to learn about all of our programs!

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 

There's Still Time to get Your Tickets for the Sustainable Ag Expo! November 14-15, 2023 | Madonna Inn, San Luis Obispo The two-day seminar and tradeshow provides an opportunity for farmers, ag professionals, and pest control advisors to learn about the latest farming research, resource issues, and business trends related to sustainable agriculture. "The Sustainable Ag Expo is a forum for sharing knowledge and experiences with each other.” - Bart Haycraft The Expo brings together researchers and growers so you can earn continuing education hours and improve your business all while connecting with peers and agriculture companies. Our Exhibitor community is growing stronger than ever with the return of many of our fantastic Business Members, as well as some exciting new faces! CE HOURS APPROVED: DPR: 8.5 hours in-person (1.5 Laws & Regs), 9.5 hours online (1 Laws & Regs) CCA: 16.5 hours in-person, 13 hours online THAT'S A TOTAL OF 18 DPR & 29.

There's Still Time to get Your Tickets for the Sustainable Ag Expo! November 14-15, 2023 | Madonna Inn, San Luis Obispo The two-day seminar and tradeshow provides an opportunity for farmers, ag professionals, and pest control advisors to learn about the latest farming research, resource issues, and business trends related to sustainable agriculture. "The Sustainable Ag Expo is a forum for sharing knowledge and experiences with each other.” - Bart Haycraft The Expo brings together researchers and growers so you can earn continuing education hours and improve your business all while connecting with peers and agriculture companies. Our Exhibitor community is growing stronger than ever with the return of many of our fantastic Business Members, as well as some exciting new faces! CE HOURS APPROVED: DPR: 8.5 hours in-person (1.5 Laws & Regs), 9.5 hours online (1 Laws & Regs) CCA: 16.5 hours in-person, 13 hours online THAT'S A TOTAL OF 18 DPR & 29.

Get those Hours in! Enjoy the perfect blend of in-person and online learning with our 14 seminars and 10+ hours of online courses! With your 2-day pass to the Sustainable Ag Expo, you get access to both in-person AND 10+ hours of online education*. Don't miss the opportunity to hear from experts at UC Davis, Cornell, Fresno State, Cal Poly, Oregon State, and other prestigious institutions - they have a wealth of knowledge to share! *See the in-person program for the daily schedule. Online courses are available October 16 - November 30, 2023. In-person seminars and online courses give you access to a diverse range of topics, including soil health, pest management, agriculture technology, laws & regulations, and so much more. Can't make it to both days? No sweat! Grab a 1-day passes so you can still catch a day of in-person seminars and enjoy the tradeshow. Please note that online courses are only accessible with a 2-day pass. CE hours applied for: DPR: 8.5 hou

LIGHTSABERS & JEDI IN THE WINE INDUSTRY Special Event Discussion on Technology in the Hands of Viticulturists   Vineyard Team announces a limited-space, intimate conversation with Cornell University’s distinguished researcher on precision viticulture, Dr. Terry Bates. On Monday, November 13, 2023, preceding the first day of the in-person Sustainable Ag Expo, Dr. Bates will lead a discussion on technology in the hands of viticulturists. The conversation will examine the metaphorical connection between lightsabers and skilled vine cultivators, and discuss how cutting-edge tools could transform modern viticulture. In 2021, the Precision Viticulture market was valued at $1,528.56 million US dollars. It is projected grow at a 9.17% compound annual growth rate over the next seven years, reaching $3,308.66 Million US dollars by 2030. (Verified Market Research, 2023) While growers have large spatial variations in soil, vine growth, and fruit yield, they

The Sustainable Ag Expo is Coming Back in November! Looking for the latest viticulture and technology from the world's top experts? The Sustainable Ag Expo brings together researchers and growers so you can earn continuing education hours and improve your business all while connecting with peers and agriculture companies. You Asked, We Listened. You told us that while it was great to be back in person, you also liked the flexibility of the virtual content. Enjoy the perfect blend of in-person and online learning with our 14 seminars and 10+ hours of online courses. Topics you don't want to miss: Precision viticulture, vine mealybug management, improving soil health, laws and regulations update, and more! Save the Date Tuesday & Wednesday, November 14 & 15, 2023* Madonna Inn Expo Center, San Luis Obispo October 16 - November 30, 2023 | Online Courses *View the in-person program here. Registration is Now Open! The two-day seminar and tradeshow provides an

The past two months have left many Sonoma & Napa County residents wondering, “Why us?”  How many times can we continue to go through this traumatic experience of wildfires? When we start to assess the damage caused by the most recent Glass Fire, we are reminded that there are many items that must be carefully examined and thought through in order for all of us to successfully navigate the fire rebuild process. Looking into the future, there is a natural desire to get back to a state of normalcy. As an accomplished leader in the wine industry, Nordby Winery Advisors has played, and will continue to play, a critical role in helping our community get back to the life we once knew through rebuilding efforts. We do not claim to be experts in overcoming disasters, but continued success in helping clients get through the process over the past four years shows our leadership ability in these times of need. We have, and continue to seek, knowledge and networks for assista