Lodi Growers

CD11 LODI IPM NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING
2025-04-01 08:00 - 09:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Burgundy Hall – Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford Street, Lodi, CA, 95240, United States
CD11 LODI IPM NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING.
Date: Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Time: 8:00 – 9:30am
Venue: Burgundy Hall, Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E Lockeford St, Lodi CA
Cost: FREE, all are welcome
Credits: 1.5 hrs DPR CE (OTHER) approved
Topic: Top-grafting a vineyard
Who Should Attend: Local Pest Control Advisers (PCAs), GROWERS who manage their own pest control (PRIVATE APPLICATORS) or who have pest control questions, anyone looking for viticulture DPR CE credits, viticulture TECHNICAL ADVISORS in Lodi and winemakers/grower relations personnel interested in learning about vineyard pest management.
Description: Our group meets monthly to discuss current vineyard pests and their management. The goal is to create a strong local network for communicating the best IPM strategies and for support in solving viticulture anomalies. This month, growers and practitioners who have top-grafted vines will share their experiences to give you the pros, the cons and tips for success.
RSVP: To the Lodi Winegrape Commission by phone 209.367.4727 or email info@lodiwine.com.

LODI RULES COMMITTEE MEETING
2025-04-14 12:00 - 14:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, 95242, United States
LODI RULES COMMITTEE MEETING
NOTICE & AGENDA
Sent and posted April 1, 2025
Date: Monday, April 14, 2025
Time: 12pm
Place: Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, CA 95242
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
1. Call to order
2. Roll call and establishment of quorum
3. Consideration of the February 10, 2025, meeting minutes
4. Public comment on items appearing on the agenda (2 min limit per person)
5. Program updates:
•Current certification year
•Grower/Winery communications
•Marketing & promotions
•Protected Harvest
6. FY2024-25 Budget Review and FY2025-26 Draft Budget Request
7. Reports from other LWC Committees
8. Public comment on items not appearing on the agenda (2 min limit per person)
9. Items for future agendas
10.Confirm future meeting dates
11.Adjourn
Action may be taken on any of the items listed above. Questions regarding the meeting should be directed to Dr. Stephanie Bolton (209.367.4727) or Committee Chair Pieter A. den Hartog (209.327.7838). Persons with disabilities needing special accommodation should contact the Lodi Winegrape Commission (209.367.4727) at least five days prior to the meeting.
Notices and agendas for upcoming Commission meetings are available on the internet at lodigrowers.com/commission/agendas-minutes/.

LODI RULES SUSTAINABLE WINEGROWER TOUR: REDWOOD TEA ESTATE
2025-05-29 10:00 - 14:00 | Redwood Tea Estate, Stockton, CA, United States
Date: Thursday, May 29, 2025
Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Venue: Redwood Tea Estate
Description: To celebrate 20 years of certification, we’re hosting 20 LODI RULES outings where we’ll gather, connect and learn. These outings will mix LODI RULES certified sustainable growers, winemakers, buyers, trade, media, scientists and students.
Apply to Attend: Space is very limited. Email Stephanie Bolton, PhD, LODI RULES Director at stephanie@lodiwine.com with the subject Tea Farm Tour to see if there is room.

LODI RULES COMMITTEE MEETING
2025-06-09 12:00 - 14:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 W. Turner Road, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States
LODI RULES COMMITTEE MEETING
NOTICE & AGENDA
Sent and posted May 23, 2025
Date: Monday, June 9, 2025
Time: 12pm
Place: Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, CA 95242
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
1. Call to order
2. Roll call and establishment of quorum
3. Consideration of the April 14, 2025, meeting minutes
4. Public comment on items appearing on the agenda (2 min limit per person)
5. Program updates:
•Current certification year
•Grower/Winery communications
•Marketing & promotions
•Protected Harvest
6. FY2024-25 Budget Review
7. Reports from other LWC Committees
8. Public comment on items not appearing on the agenda (2 min limit per person)
9. Items for future agendas
10. Confirm future meeting dates
11.Adjourn
Action may be taken on any of the items listed above. Questions regarding the meeting should be directed to Dr. Stephanie Bolton (209.367.4727) or Committee Chair Pieter A. den Hartog (209.327.7838). Persons with disabilities needing special accommodation should contact the Lodi Winegrape Commission (209.367.4727) at least five days prior to the meeting.
Notices and agendas for upcoming Commission

LODI RULES SUSTAINABLE WINEGROWER TOUR: LAVENDER FARM
2025-06-25 10:00 - 14:00 | 3883 Petaluma Hill Rd, Santa Rosa CA, 3883 Petaluma Hill Rd, Santa Rosa, CA, United States
Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Time: 10:00am – lunch
Venue: Bees N Blooms Lavender Farm, 3883 Petaluma Hill Rd, Santa Rosa CA
Description: To celebrate 20 years of certification, we’re hosting 20 LODI RULES outings where we’ll gather, connect and learn. These outings will mix LODI RULES certified sustainable growers, winemakers, buyers, trade, media, scientists and students.
Apply to Attend: Space is very limited. Email Stephanie Bolton, PhD, LODI RULES Director at stephanie@lodiwine.com with the subject Lavender Farm Tour to see if there is room.

LODI RULES COMMITTEE MEETING
2025-08-12 12:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, 95242, United States
LODI RULES COMMITTEE MEETING
NOTICE & AGENDA
Sent and posted July 23, 2025
Date: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Time: 12pm
Place: Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, CA 95242
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
1. Call to order
2. Roll call and establishment of quorum
3. Consideration of the April 14, 2025 meeting minutes
4. Public comment on items appearing on the agenda (2 min limit per person)
5. Program updates:
• Current certification year
• Grower/Winery communications
• Marketing & promotions
• Protected Harvest
6. FY2025-26 Budget Review
7. Reports from other LWC Committees
8. Public comment on items not appearing on the agenda (2 min limit per person)
9. Items for future agendas
10.Confirm future meeting dates
11.Adjourn
Action may be taken on any of the items listed above. Questions regarding the meeting should be directed to Dr. Stephanie Bolton (209.367.4727) or Committee Chair Pieter A. den Hartog (209.327.7838). Persons with disabilities needing special accommodation should contact the Lodi Winegrape Commission (209.367.4727) at least five days prior to the meeting. Notices and agendas for upcoming Commission meetings are available on the internet at lodigrowers.com/commission/agendas-minutes/.

LODI RULES COMMITTEE MEETING
2025-12-09 12:00 - 14:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States
LODI RULES COMMITTEE MEETING
NOTICE & AGENDA
Sent and posted November 26, 2025
Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Time: 12pm
Place: Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, CA 95242
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
1. Call to order
2. Roll call and establishment of quorum
3. Consideration of the August 12, 2025 meeting minutes
4. Public comment on items appearing on the agenda (2 min limit per person)
5. Program updates:
• Previous certification year
• Grower/Winery communications
• Marketing & promotions
• Protected Harvest
6. FY2025-26 Budget Review
7. Reports from other LWC Committees
8. Public comment on items not appearing on the agenda (2 min limit per person)
9. Items for future agendas
10.Confirm future meeting dates
11.Adjourn
Action may be taken on any of the items listed above. Questions regarding the meeting should be directed to Dr. Stephanie Bolton (209.367.4727) or Committee Chair Pieter A. den Hartog (209.327.7838). Persons with disabilities needing special accommodation should contact the Lodi Winegrape Commission (209.367.4727) at least five days prior to the meeting. Notices and agendas for upcoming Commission meetings are available on the internet at lodigrowers.com/commission/agendas-minutes/.

LODI RULES ANNUAL GROWER & WINERY MEETING
2026-01-21 10:00 - 13:00 | Burgundy Hall – Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford Street, Lodi, CA, 95240, United States
LODI RULES ANNUAL GROWER & WINERY MEETING.
Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm; lunch provided with RSVP
Venue: Burgundy Hall, Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E Lockeford St, Lodi, CA
Cost: FREE, all are welcome to attend
Description: The LODI RULES Community – growers, vintners, supporters & leaders – gathers annually to connect with each other, discuss the previous certification year and learn something new. Attending this annual meeting ensures that you have the latest resources to get the most out of LODI RULES, engages you with your LODI RULES community and informs you of any important program changes. Anyone certifying for the 2026 vintage (or considering certification) should attend. A sustainable vision workshop (satisfying LR 1.1) will immediately follow the main meeting.
RSVP: By January 16 to the Lodi Winegrape Commission by phone 209.367.4727 or email stephanie@lodiwine.com. Include all names of attendees and whether they are staying for lunch and/or the Sustainable Vision Workshop (1 to 4pm) which follows the main meeting.

LODI RULES SUSTAINABLE VISION WORKSHOP
2026-01-21 13:00 - 16:00 | Burgundy Hall – Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford Street, Lodi, CA, 95240, United States
LODI RULES SUSTAINABLE VISION WORKSHOP.
Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Time: 1:00 – 4:00pm (following the Annual Meeting)

Venue: Barrel Room, Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E Lockeford St, Lodi, CA

Cost: FREE; all LODI RULES growers/potential growers & wineries are welcome to attend

Description: This workshop with Cowboy Conservationist Kent Reeves satisfies part of the requirement for LR Standard 1.1. Once you attend one vision workshop, it counts for your lifetime. We typically offer one-two Vision Workshops per year. Attendees will better understand their on-farm resources and the “why” behind their farming operation.

RSVP: By January 19 to the Lodi Winegrape Commission by phone 209.367.4727 or email stephanie@lodiwine.com.

CA GREEN MEDAL AWARD APPLICATIONS DUE
2026-02-06 00:00 - 17:00
California’s vineyards and wineries are invited to submit applications for the 2026 California Green Medal Sustainable Winegrowing Leadership Awards. Applications are open at greenmedal.org and will be accepted until February 6, 2026. Now in its 12th year, the California Green Medal Sustainable Winegrowing Leadership Awards is the state’s highest recognition for sustainability excellence within our wine industry.

“Going through the process of filling out a Green Medal application helps our growers and vintners pause to reflect upon and articulate their accomplishments over the past few years! It’s always a good idea to stop and celebrate (preferably with bubbles), but it is especially important to help our teams realize their good work right now when morale is at an all-time low in our industry. Let’s find the good and share it!” – Stephanie Bolton, PhD, LODI RULES Sustainable Winegrowing Director & Green Medal Judge

Vineyards and wineries actively engaged in sustainability programs across California are eligible to compete in four distinct categories, recognizing outstanding achievement in sustainability:

Leader Award
Honors a vineyard or winery that demonstrates excellence across the “3 Es” of sustainability: environmental stewardship, social equity and economic viability.
Environment Award
Recognizes outstanding practices in environmental stewardship.
Community Award
Celebrates exceptional efforts to be a responsible employer and a good neighbor.
Business Award
Highlights operational excellence through innovation, efficiency and long-term business sustainability.

LODI RULES ONLINE SELF-ASSESSMENT OPENS
2026-03-02 08:00 - 17:00
Today, the LODI RULES Online Self-Assessment opens at lodirules.protectedharvest.org.
If you have turned in your grower application and paid the 2026 LODI RULES certification fees to Protected Harvest, you should have a login and password to access the Online Self-Assessment. Contact Amy Hiser at certification@protectedharvest.org with any questions.
For more information on LODI RULES sustainable winegrowing certification, see lodigrowers.com/standards/.

LODI RULES APPLICATIONS & FEES DUE
2026-03-13 08:00 - 17:00
Today, the LODI RULES applications and fees are due to Protected Harvest for growers wishing to certify their winegrapes as sustainable for the 2026 vintage. The Lodi Winegrape Commission asked Protected Harvest if they could offer a temporary discount on the fees since so many growers are struggling right now. The Protected Harvest Board of Directors approved a 10% discount on base certification fees for the 2026 certification year.
Contact Amy Hiser with Protected Harvest (certification@protectedharvest.org) to get a LODI RULES application and Dr. Stephanie Bolton with the Lodi Winegrape Commission (stephanie@lodiwine.com) to get a LODI RULES binder with program information.
Base Grower Certification Fee:
New Grower: $1,606.50 (reflective of a 10% discount on the regular fee of $1,785; applicable only for the 2026 certification year.)
Renewing Grower: $1,084.50 (reflective of 10% discount on the regular fee of $1,205; applicable only for the 2026 certification year.)
Grower Incremental Assessment Fee:
$2.00 per application acre for vineyards within Crush District #11
$4.00 per application acre for vineyards outside Crush District #11 within CA
$5.00 per application acre for vineyards outside CA within the USA
$6.00 per application acre for vineyards outside the USA
Renewal On-Site Audit Fee:
Renewing Grower: $300 when on-site audit is required (typically once every three years)

Learn more at lodigrowers.com/standards.

LODI RULES COMMITTEE MEETING
2026-04-13 12:00 - 13:30 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, 95242, United States
LODI RULES COMMITTEE
MEETING NOTICE & AGENDA
Sent and posted April 2, 2026
Date: Monday, April 13, 2026
Time: 12pm
Place: Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, CA 95242
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:

Call to order
Roll call and establishment of quorum
Consideration of the December 9, 2025 meeting minutes
Public comment on items appearing on the agenda (2 min limit per person)
Program updates:

Review of certification year
Grower/Winery communications
Marketing & promotions
Protected Harvest

FY2025-26 Budget Review and FY2026-27 draft Budget Request
Reports from other LWC Committees
Public comment on items not appearing on the agenda (2 min limit per person)
Items for future agendas
Confirm future meeting dates
Adjourn

Action may be taken on any of the items listed above. Questions regarding the meeting should be directed to Dr. Stephanie Bolton (209.367.4727) or Committee Chair Pieter A. den Hartog (209.327.7838). Persons with disabilities needing special accommodation should contact the Lodi Winegrape Commission (209.367.4727) at least five days prior to the meeting. Notices and agendas for upcoming Commission meetings are available on the internet at lodigrowers.com/commission/agendas-minutes/.

BABY BARN OWL/SCIENTIST MEET & GREET
2026-05-21 10:00 - 13:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 W. Turner Road, Lodi, CA, United States
BABY BARN OWL/SCIENTIST MEET & GREET

Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026

Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm (drop-in event)

Venue: Lodi Winegrape Commission Demo Vineyard, 2545 W Turner Rd, Lodi CA

Cost: FREE, all are welcome

Description: In a collaborative effort among California Universities, barn owl researchers Dr. Matthew Johnson and Lauren M. Jackson (Cal Poly Humboldt) alongside Dr. Daniel Karp and PhD student Karen Gallardo Cruz (UC Davis) have been actively monitoring over 200 American barn owl nest boxes in Lodi and surrounding areas, including one at the Lodi Winegrape Commission’s Demo Vineyard. This nest box is home to returning pair Poppy and Yarrow, who are back for a second year and are currently raising a new family of four chicks. Growers and the community are invited to stop by to meet the team, the barn owl babies, and watch how scientists tag the young owls. Stick around to the end for a chance to help name the new chicks! For a sneak peek, check out the livestream from inside the nest box on YouTube: linktr.ee/barnowls.
No RSVP needed.

LODI RULES COMMITTEE MEETING
2026-06-04 12:00 - 14:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States
LODI RULES COMMITTEE
MEETING NOTICE & AGENDA
Sent and posted May 21, 2026

Date: Thursday, June 4, 2026
Time: 12pm
Place: Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, CA 95242
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:

Call to order
Roll call and establishment of quorum
Consideration of the April 13, 2026 meeting minutes
Public comment on items appearing on the agenda (2 min limit per person)
Program updates:

Review of certification year
Grower/Winery communications
Marketing & promotions
Protected Harvest
Committee roles

FY2025-26 Budget Review
Reports from other LWC Committees
Public comment on items not appearing on the agenda (2 min limit per person)
Items for future agendas

Confirm future meeting dates
Adjourn

Action may be taken on any of the items listed above. Questions regarding the meeting should be directed to Dr. Stephanie Bolton (209.367.4727) or Committee Chair Pieter A. den Hartog (209.327.7838). Persons with disabilities needing special accommodation should contact the Lodi Winegrape Commission (209.367.4727) at least five days prior to the meeting. Notices and agendas for upcoming Commission meetings are available on the internet at lodigrowers.com/commission/agendas-minutes/.
