It's your last chance to get tickets to the Sustainable Ag Expo before prices go up on Monday. If you’re still thinking about networking and earning CE at the premiere sustainable ag event of the year, now’s the time to get your ticket! Doors open at 7:00 am on Tuesday, November 11. You can still buy your ticket at the door, but at a slightly higher price!  REMINDER: 2-day ticket holders get access to 13 online courses (an additional 13.5 CCA and 11.5 DPR hours)! You can earn 19 DPR and 30.5 CCA hours! Hours are available through in-person sessions and online courses*†: In-PersonDPR: 7.5 (1 L&R) CCA: 17 OnlineDPR: 11.5 (3 L&R) CCA: 13.5 *Online courses are available with a 2-day ticket †Your name and license number in your online course profile must match your license EXACTLY or your hours will not be reported. Learn how to update your profile here.   Expo Extras You Don't Want To Miss Everything you need to fuel yo

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! Wondering who you'll meet at the Sustainable Ag Expo this year? Check out the exhibitor map to see who will be there and where you can find them. Come network with these sustainable ag professionals and get up to date on the ever-changing practices, research, and innovations in viticulture and ag business.     Pssst! Want all the event details in one place? Visit the FAQ page to get answers to your Expo questions. Still have questions? Reach out to Hayli@vineyardteam.org

The Sustainable Ag Expo isn’t just about earning CE hours—it’s a gathering place for wine industry professionals to learn, network, and celebrate the future of sustainable farming. From morning burritos to student-led research and vintage tractor showcases, this year’s Expo is packed with unique opportunities to make your experience more meaningful and memorable. Here are six can't-miss events happening alongside the seminars: 1. Monday Kick Off: Farming for the Future 🗓️ Monday, Nov 10 | 5:00–7:00 PM 📍 Center of Effort Winery Sponsored by Inland Desert Nursery Start your week with an evening of connection, SIP Certified wines, and gourmet hors d’oeuvres. Expo headliner Dr. Chris Chen, will lead a forward-looking conversation on vineyard management in a changing climate. 🎟️ Free for ticket holders (while supplies last), requires separate reservation; additional tickets $50.  2. Breakfast Burritos & Coffee = Day 1 Fuel 🗓

Growing up in the small town of Shandon, CA, Alberto was told that success might be out of reach. But working side by side with his father in the vineyards, he learned that dreams are worth fighting for. After graduating high school with honors, Alberto earned a welding certificate at Cuesta College and continued his education at Fresno State University with the help of the Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship. There, he discovered a passion for viticulture, excelled in his field, and built a strong professional network that helped shape his career. Now a college graduate and pursuing a master’s degree, Alberto is reaching another milestone: presenting his thesis at the 2025 Sustainable Ag Expo! Don't Miss Alberto’s Presentation: Sulfur Application Frequency Effects on Yield and Anthocyanins in Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignon Discover how different frequencies of dusting, flowable and wettable sulfur applications influence yield and anthocyanin development in bilateral

This November, growers and agricultural professionals will gather in San Luis Obispo for the 2025 Sustainable Ag Expo, an event designed to foster innovation, provide high-impact education, and create meaningful connections across the wine and agricultural industries. When/Where: Kick-Off Event - Monday, November 10, 5:00-7:00 pm  |  at Center of Effort Winery Trade Show & Seminars - Tuesday, November 11 & Wednesday, November 12, 7:00 am-5:00 pm  |  at Madonna Expo Center What to Expect The 2025 program offers a robust lineup of content focused on critical topics like climate resilience, automation, and workforce development, with 17 in-person seminars offering 20+ hours of CE credit. Two-day ticket holders also receive access to 13 online courses with an additional 10+ CE hours available from October 13–November 28. Even More Opportunities to Connect and Learn Kick-Off Event: The event begins with a special Monday Night Kick-Off hosted at Cen

Do you have a topic idea that is going to WOW our wine industry audience at the beginning of December? Submit your ideas before April 4th, 2025! The deadline for submissions is April 5, 2025. Submit here.

Doors open in 5 days! There's still time to get tickets for the Sustainable Ag Expo before prices increase!*  Doors open Tuesday, Nov. 12 & Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 7:00 am. *Prices increase Saturday, November 9 GET TICKETS Check out: The program schedule, featuring 16 in-person seminars hosted by industry experts. The Exhibitor Map, showcasing 63 sustainable ag companies. CE Hours Available 16 in-person seminars next Tuesday and Wednesday give you access to 7.5 DPR and 15.5 CCA hours. Continue taking your 12 online courses* through November 29 to earn an additional 10 DPR and 12 CCA hours. *Add your license numbers into the online portal *Online courses are accessible with a 2-day pass. FAQs Get ready for the premiere sustainable ag event of the year! Check out the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for all of the info you need to know. If you have any questions that aren't addressed here, please reach out to Hayli@VineyardTeam.org.

The 2024 Sustainable Ag Expo is set to be an unforgettable event, offering a unique blend of educational sessions, exhibitors, and exclusive networking opportunities November 11th - 13th, 2024. Here are three reasons you won't want to miss at this year’s event:   Reason #1: Welcome Event Featuring an Exclusive Presentation  Kick off your experience with a pre-Expo event on Monday, November 11th, from 5:00-7:00pm at beautiful Center of Effort Winery in Arroyo Grande, California. Expo Headliner Fritz Westover presents, Dormant Grapevine Pruning & Vine Training: Are we Slowly Killing our Vines? This intimate conversation delves into the critical impact pruning and training have on vine health, and discusses whether diseases or improper techniques are more detrimental. Attendees will walk away with pruning strategies that minimize disease. Westover will also share methods for in-season vine training and summer pruning to enhance vine longevity using

Read more here. The 17th annual Direct-To-Consumer Wine Symposium stands out as the go-to event for wineries eager to stay on top of the latest developments in the wine DTC industry. WineDirect is proud to continue its platinum sponsorship of the event, with fundraising going to Free the Grapes! - a national grassroots coalition of wine lovers and wineries who seek to remove bans and streamline restrictions in states that prevent consumers from purchasing wines directly from wineries. Having eagerly attended the event, the WineDirect team is thrilled to share our top takeaways.

We are thrilled to announce Dr. Terry Bates as our headline speaker this year! Dr. Bates is Director of Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Lab Cornell AgriTech. He will speak about integrating multiple layers of spatial vineyard information into variable-rate management maps and the myths, misperceptions, and motivations for precision vineyard management. His research program focuses on viticulture with an integrated systems approach to vine productivity, fruit quality, and farm profitability. Research interests and contributions include vine mineral nutrition and root biology to control vegetative growth, mechanized vineyard management for fruit quality and labor reduction, and Precision Viticulture to increase production efficiency. Read more about Dr. Terry Bates, his experience, and articles HERE. Get your tickets for the Sustainable Ag Expo HERE.