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VITICULTURE X GAMES: EXTREME WEATHER WINEGROWING
January 23 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am
VITICULTURE X GAMES: EXTREME WEATHER WINEGROWING
Date: Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Time: 9:30 – 11:00am
Venue: SAFE Credit Union Convention Center Ballroom B6, 1400 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Cost: Click HERE for pricing
Credits: 1.5 hrs CCA CEU (Climate Effects on Production Agriculture) – approved
Speakers:
- Stephanie Bolton, PhD, Lodi Winegrape Commission – Moderator
- Ben Kolber, KG Vineyard Management
- Mark Krstic, PhD, Australian Wine Research Institute
- Misty Oebel, MS, Michigan State University Extension
Description: The wine industry across the globe is experiencing an increasing number and frequency of devastating extreme weather events, including wildfires, floods, hurricanes, heat domes, earthquakes, frosts, spring freezes, windstorms, and droughts. We’ll briefly commiserate over the wildest examples of wine region weather disasters then invite a panel of practitioners to discuss, with audience participation, how we can best prepare for and respond to these chaotic conditions with energy and strength. Nearly all climate talks focus on building resiliency into our vineyards, but we’re adding an important missing piece: how to build resiliency in ourselves, our employees, and our wine regions. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Agenda:
9:30 – 9:35am Opening introduction with examples of extreme weather events
9:35 – 9:45am Share at tables: What is the WORST extreme weather agriculture story you have experienced, seen, or heard about?
9:45 – 10:05am Keynote presentation by Dr. Mark Krstic on extreme weather effects
10:05 – 10:15am Presentation by Misty Oebel on farmer well-being under chaos and stress
10:15 – 10:25am The grower perspective conversation with Ben Kolber
10:25 – 10:35am Audience Q&A
10:35 – 10:50am Table brainstorming facilitated by leaders on how to build resiliency into our wine culture
10:50 – 11:00am Closing remarks – each table shares one practical thought
Handout: Available here.