Join Vineyard Team and Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance for a focused half-day 2026 Industry Update designed to help you navigate what’s happening now—and what’s coming next! Hear directly from industry experts as they break down the trends, risks, and opportunities shaping grape growing in 2026. 📅 Wednesday, May 20 | 9:00 am-12:00 pm; tickets include lunch from 12:00-1:00 pm ➡️ at Springhill Suites in Atascadero 🎟️ Reserve your spot* >>> https://secure.qgiv.com/for/2026tailgatesevents/event/2026-industry-update/ --- Event sessions include: 📊Grape Market Update & Industry Outlook Get clarity on what’s happening in the grape market and what it means for your operation: - Key trends shaping pricing and demand - Vineyard removals and supply outlook - What to expect in the next 12+ months Speakers: Audra Cooper & Eddie Urman (Turrentine Brokerage) --- 💰 Grants & Funding Opportunities Panel Learn how to access and successfully use available funding: - Where to

In today’s video, Jose from Ranch Systems demonstrates an efficient method for capturing and calculating total water usage for the year. Learn how to utilize the RS130 telemetry system to remotely monitor your wells, automate meter readings, and generate accurate reports for compliance. In this video, we cover: The Hardware Setup: A look at the RS130 unit equipped with a pressure transducer and an optical camera mounted directly on the flow meter display.  Daily Image Capture: How to view daily photos of your mechanical meter readings to verify data without visiting the site. Software Dashboard: navigating the Ranch Systems platform to view manual reading logs, correct camera rotation, and use the calendar feature to view historical data. Pressure Monitoring: Utilizing pressure transducers to track exactly when water was turned on/off and the line pressure. Data Reporting: How to view monthly and yearly totals (in acre-feet), compare year-over-year usage, and exp

We’re on site with one of our longest‑standing partners—Pacheco Ranch Winery—right in our own backyard of Novato. Today we’re removing their RS130 telemetry node & data logger and replacing it with the RS330: an advanced cellular telemetry node, data logger and equipment controller. Here it's monitoring and uploading real‑time data from their weather station. The RS330, our most expandable unit, can monitor weather, soil data, water level data, flowmeter rates, and provide irrigation control all in one package. The RS130 served faithfully for over a decade, but even the toughest hardware eventually wears out—and when it does, Ranch Systems has your back. We’re ready to troubleshoot any issue and can be on site at a moment’s notice to make repairs or swap equipment—so your system stays online and your vines get the care they deserve.

Dry farming in Paso Robles involves a variety of approaches and practices, including floor management, spacing, varietals, and canopy management. These methods are highly adaptable and tailored to the unique conditions of each site.  Join us for a grower roundtable that will provide practical insights for both dry farmers and those interested in dry farming! REGISTER HERE This meeting is funded by the Department of Water Resources and is a collaboration between CSWA, CAFF, and Vineyard Team.

New Technology Minimizes Water Usage  California has just mandated strict General Waste Discharge Requirements for Winery Process Water. These new regulations will greatly impact small wineries in the State that were previous exempt. Many small wineries (840 – 8,400 cases) will be classified as Tier 1 dischargers and will be required to file permits, build treatment facilities, and perform expensive monitoring and reporting. The issue is water usage and wastewater discharge from cleaning of fermentation and processing operations. The regulation itself is sound. Wineries need to stop wasting water and generating contaminated runoff. GOfermentor has always been at the forefront of water conservation. Our single-use biodegradable liners do not require any cleaning, and wineries using this equipment generate almost no wastewater. The built-in press eliminates the need for cleaning a conventional press. GOfermentor technology has been in use world-wide for over 7 years and