VINEYARD REMOVAL IN THE SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY

Webinar: Vineyard Removal in the San Joaquin Valley
Hosted by California Association of Winegrape Growers, Lodi District Grape Growers Association, Lodi Winegrape Commission, and Allied Grape Growers

Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_n0nQ0472QdawSSkC-F-nqA#/registration.

Draft Webinar Agenda
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
3:00pm to 4:30pm

Opening Remarks California Association of Winegrape Growers

Considerations / Best Practices / Planning Ahead Stephanie Bolton, PhD, Lodi Winegrape Commission

• Financial Incentive Programs
• Disease Testing
• Future use of the Land
• Removal Process

Update on Ag Burn Rules San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District

• Very brief discussion of how we got here. / History of ag burn law.
• The 2025 Rules – Is burning still an option? If so, how to get approval.
• Alternatives to Open Ag Burn
• Grants Available and How to Apply for Grants

Discussion of Curtain Burners

• Vineyard Removal
• Timeline and Availability of Curtain Burners
• Estimated Costs

Discussion of Tree Assistance Program USDA, Farm Service Agency

• Eligibility
• Documentation
• How to Apply

 Q & A and Closing Remarks California Association of Winegrape Growers