Lodi Growers

CD11 LODI IPM NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING: CHATGPT FOR IPM
2025-01-07 08:00 - 09:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Burgundy Hall – Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford Street, Lodi
CD11 LODI IPM NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING.
Date: Tuesday, January 7, 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) applied for
Topic: Using ChatGPT for IPM
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 viticultural anomalies. This month, Dr. Stephanie Bolton will show you how to use ChatGPT to help with integrated pest management in your vineyard. ChatGPT is a form of artificial intelligence which can scan thousands of internet sites to answer our questions and summarize information on very specific topics in an understandable way. You’ll see how fun, easy and smart this artificial intelligence can be! No experience necessary. For a preview of how ChatGPT works for IPM, click HERE.
RSVP: To the Lodi Winegrape Commission by phone 209.367.4727 or email info@lodiwine.com.

WINERY MARKETING COMMITTEE MEETING
2025-01-08 09:00 - 10:30 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, 95242, United States
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GROWER MARKETING COMMITTEE MEETING
2025-01-09 12:00 - 13:30 | Lodi Winegrape Commission office, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
2025-01-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Barrel Room, Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford St., Lodi, CA 95240, East Lockeford Street, Lodi, CA, 95240, United States

LWC BOARD MEETING
2025-01-14 12:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-07 12:00 - 15:00 | Barrel Room, Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford St., Lodi, CA 95240, East Lockeford Street, Lodi, CA, 95240, United States

RESEARCH, EDUCATION & OUTREACH COMMITTEE MEETING
2025-01-16 12:00 - 14:00 | Lodi Wine Visitor Center, 2545 W Turner Rd, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States
RESEARCH, EDUCATION & COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE
MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA
Sent and posted January 3, 2025
Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025
Time: 12:00pm
Place: 2545 W Turner Rd, Lodi CA 95242
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:

Call to order
Roll call and establishment of quorum
Consideration of the November 4, 2024 meeting minutes
Public comment on items appearing on the agenda (2 min limit per person)
Grower education programs:

Review of recent initiatives and growing season
Ideas for future outreach initiatives

Grower communications
Winegrape research in Crush District 11:

Research projects and focus group updates

Weather Network services
FY2024-25 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 Dawson Lewis (209.371.7655). 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/.

SJDC VITICULTURE, WINEMAKING & WORLD WINES COURSE AT LODI WINE VISITOR CENTER
2025-01-16 18:00 - 20:50 | Lodi Wine & Visitor Center, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, CA, United States
Date: JANUARY 16 – MAY 15, 2025
Time: 6:00 – 8:50pm
Venue: Lodi Wine Visitor Center, 2545 W Turner Rd, Lodi, CA
Cost: FREE, all are welcome
Description: This class, hosted by Fred Swan of SJ Delta College, consists of 17 three-hour lectures held on Thursdays only. The class includes tastings and will cover the history of viticulture, grapevine anatomy, worldwide grapes, wine production & sensory evaluation.
Registration (required): To register, please click HERE. You will need to apply through Delta College. If it’s your first time, you will be asked to create an account. If you have already applied, click HERE to learn how to activate your account. Login information required to register for classes.

ANNUAL LODI RULES GROWER & WINERY MEETING
2025-01-22 10:00 - 13:00 | Burgundy Hall, Lodi Grape Festival, 413 E. Lockeford Street, Lodi
ANNUAL LODI RULES GROWER & WINERY MEETING.
Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Time: 10:00am – lunch
Venue: Burgundy Hall, Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E Lockeford St, Lodi, CA
Cost: FREE, all are welcome
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. We’re thrilled to celebrate 20 years of certification at this year’s meeting!
RSVP: By January 17 to the Lodi Winegrape Commission by phone 209.367.4727 or email info@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
2025-01-22 13:00 - 16:00 | Barrel Room – Lodi Grape Festival, 431 E. Lockeford St, Lodi, CA, 95240, United States
LODI RULES SUSTAINABLE VISION WORKSHOP.

Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2025

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

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

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. All LODI RULES growers and wineries are welcome to attend. We typically offer two Vision Workshops per year. The second one will be scheduled for the Spring and will be virtual. This year we will emphasize understanding your farming operation resources and farm/income diversification.

RSVP: By January 21 to the Lodi Winegrape Commission by phone 209.367.4727 or email info@lodiwine.com.

73rd ANNUAL LODI GRAPE DAY
2025-02-04 08:00 - 13:00 | Hutchins Street Square, 125 South Hutchins Street, Lodi, CA, 95240, United States
73rd ANNUAL LODI GRAPE DAY.
Date: Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Time: 8:00am – 1:00pm
Venue: Hutchins Street Square, 125 S Hutchins St, Lodi CA
Cost: FREE for morning sessions only | $38.10 for lunch & keynote speakers
Topics & Speakers:

Vineyard Irrigation Management – Moneim Mohamed, PhD (Irrigation & Soils Advisor, UCCE)
Vineyard Weed Management update & pending table changes relating to the Endangered Species Act – Brad Hanson, PhD
Virus Testing Methods – Alan Wei, PhD (President, Agri-Analysis LLC)
Methods of monitoring, testing, & Improving Soil Carbon – Christopher Chen, PhD (Integrated Vineyard Systems Advisor, UCCE)
Short-term climate prediction & Potential impacts to grape growing in San Joaquin County – Prakash Kumar Jha, PhD (Assistant Project Scientist, UC ANR)
Optimizing irrigation for heatwave mitigation in Cabernet Sauvignon in Lodi – Pietro Previtali, PhD (Research Scientist, Gallo)
How the deck got stacked against American winegrowers – Natalie Collins (CAWG) & Stuart Spencer (Lodi Winegrape Commission)

Description: The Lodi District Chamber of Commerce’s Agribusiness Committee and the University of California Cooperative Extension invite you to Grape Day. With the challenges facing grape growers today, the information shared at the Grape Day symposium about improving yields, fighting diseases, market trends and mechanization technologies is more critical than ever. The morning session covers relevant viticulture topics with discussions led by industry experts. Then growers, pest control advisors, winery personnel, bankers and business leaders gather together for a special luncheon featuring a keynote speaker. Click HERE to purchase tickets.
Registration (required for lunch): To register, click HERE.

LODI RULES COMMITTEE MEETING
2025-02-10 12:00 - 14:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, 95242, United States
LODI RULES COMMITTEE
MEETING NOTICE & AGENDA
Sent and posted January 30, 2025
Date: Monday, February 10, 2025
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, 2024, meeting minutes
Public comment on items appearing on the agenda (2 min limit per person)
Program updates:

Current certification year
Grower/Winery communications
Marketing & promotions
Protected Harvest

FY2024-25 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/.

CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF WINEGRAPE GROWERS: THE WINEGRAPE UPDATE VIRTURAL FORUM
2025-02-12 10:00 - 11:30 | CA
CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF WINEGRAPE GROWERS: THE WINEGRAPE UPDATE VIRTURAL FORUM.
Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Time: 10:00am
Venue: Online via Zoom
Cost: FREE to all CAWG members
Topics & Speakers:

Discussion on Federal & California legislative updates
“How the deck got stacked against American winegrape growers” – Special Guest Stuart Spencer (Executive Director, Lodi Winegrape Commission)

Description: This virtual forum offers a unique space for members to interact with staff, industry experts and fellow members. Beyond keeping members well-informed, this forum serves as a platform to discuss challenges and opportunities. Please bring any topics that you would like to discuss or add them to the comments during registration.
Register: Please click HERE.

LODI WINEGRAPE COMMISSION ANNUAL MEETING
2025-02-12 16:00 - 18:30 | Hutchins Street Square, 125 South Hutchins Street, Lodi, CA, 95240, United States
LODI WINEGRAPE COMMISSION ANNUAL MEETING.
Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Time: 4:00 – 6:30pm
Venue: Kirst Hall, Hutchins Street Square, 125 S Hutchins St, Lodi CA
Cost: FREE, all are welcome
Description: Join your fellow winegrowers and community for the annual meeting of the Lodi Winegrape Commission. Following a brief presentation highlighting 2024 activities and 2025 initiatives, enjoy a social and tasting of Lodi-grown wines from various producers.
RSVP: By February 7 to the Lodi Winegrape Commission by phone 209.367.4727 or email info@lodiwine.com.

RESEARCH, EDUCATION & COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE MEETING
2025-03-18 12:00 - 14:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, 95242, United States
RESEARCH, EDUCATION & COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE
MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA.
Sent and posted March 7, 2025
Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Time: 12:00pm
Place: 2545 W Turner Rd, Lodi CA 95242
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:

Call to order
Roll call and establishment of quorum
Consideration of the January 16, 2025 meeting minutes
Public comment on items appearing on the agenda (2 min limit per person)
Grower education programs:

Review of recent initiatives and growing season
Ideas for future outreach initiatives

Grower communications
Winegrape research in Crush District 11:

Research projects and focus group updates

Weather Network services
FY2024-25 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 Dawson Lewis (209.371.7655). 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/

CD11 LODI IPM NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING
2025-04-01 08:00 - 09:30 | 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.

GROWER MARKETING COMMITTEE MEETING
2025-04-01 12:00 - 14:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, 95242, United States
GROWER MARKETING COMMITTEE
MEETING NOTICE & AGENDA
Posted and sent March 11, 2025
Date: Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Time: 12:00pm
Place: Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 W. Turner Rd., Lodi, CA 95242
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:

1. Call to order
2. Roll call and establishment of quorum
3. Review and approval of October 28, 2024, minutes
• Action Item
4. Public Comment on Items Appearing on the Agenda (two minutes maximum per person)
5. Marketing & Advertising (consumer, media, trade, & grower)
6. Public Relations Activities
7. Grower Outreach & Education
8. FY 2024-25 Budget Review
9. Report from other committees
10.Public Comment on Items Not Appearing on the Agenda (two minutes maximum
per person)
11.Agenda Items for Future Meetings
12.Set Next Meeting Dates
13.Adjourn
All agenda items are subject to discussion and possible action. All interested parties are invited to attend the meeting. Questions regarding the meeting should be directed to Grower Marketing committee chair Joan Kautz (209-712-3300) or Stuart Spencer (209367-4727). Persons with disabilities needing special accommodation should contact Stuart Spencer, Executive Director at 209-367-4727 or stuart@lodiwine.com at least five days prior to the meeting.
This notice and agenda is available on the internet in upcoming Meetings and Events on lodigrowers.com.

WINERY MARKETING COMMITTEE MEETING
2025-04-09 09:00 - 10:30 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, 95242, United States
WINERY MARKETING COMMITTEE
MEETING NOTICE & AGENDA
Posted and sent March 28, 2025
Date: Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Time: 9:00am
Place: Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 W. Turner Rd., Lodi, CA 95242
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
1. Call to order
2. Roll call and establishment of quorum
3. Review and approval of January 8, 2025, minutes
• Action Item
4. Public Comment on Items Appearing on the Agenda (two minutes maximum per person)
5. Winery Marketing Activities
• Winery BID
• Lodi Wine & Chocolate 2025 – Post Event
• Educational Programming
• Technical Tasting Program
6. Roadshows
• Palm Desert Food & Wine Festival, March 22 & 23, 2025 – Post Event
• Dress Up, Wine Down – Sacramento, May 17, 2025
7. FY 2024-25 Budget Review
8. Reports from other LWC Committees
9. Public Comment on Items Not Appearing on the Agenda (two minutes maximum per person)
10. Agenda Items for Future Meetings
11. Set Next Meeting Date
12. Adjourn
All agenda items are subject to discussion and possible action. All interested parties are invited to attend the meeting. Questions regarding the meeting should be directed to Grower Marketing committee chair Joan Kautz (209-712-3300) or Stuart Spencer (209367-4727). Persons with disabilities needing special accommodation should contact Stuart Spencer, Executive Director at 209-367-4727 or stuart@lodiwine.com at least five days prior to the meeting.
This notice and agenda is available on the internet in upcoming Meetings and Events on lodigrowers.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/.

FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
2025-04-29 12:00 - 14:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 W. Turner Road, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
NOTICE & AGENDA
Sent and posted April 18, 2025
The Lodi Winegrape Commission will hold a public meeting as follows:
Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Time: NOON (PST)
Place: LWC Office, 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 Finance Committee December 3, 2024 meeting minutes
4. Public Comment on Items Appearing on the Agenda (2 min limit per person)
5. Financial Reports
6. 2024-25 YTD Budget Review
7. CWEF Financial Update
8. Items for future agendas
9. Confirming future meeting date
10. Adjourn
All agenda items are subject to discussion and possible action. All interested parties are invited to attend the meeting. Questions regarding the meeting should be directed to Finance Committee Chair Hadyn Schatz (209.801.0297) or Stuart Spencer (209.367.4727). Persons with disabilities needing special accommodation should contact Stuart Spencer, Executive Director at (209.367.4727) or stuart@lodiwine.com at least five days prior to the meeting. This notice and agenda is available on the internet in Upcoming Meetings and Events on www.lodigrowers.com.

RESEARCH, EDUCATION & COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE MEETING
2025-05-05 12:00 - 14:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States
RESEARCH, EDUCATION & COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE
MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA
Sent and posted April 25, 2025
Date: Monday, May 5, 2025
Time: 12:00pm
Place: 2545 W Turner Rd, 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 March 18, 2025 meeting minutes
4. Public comment on items appearing on the agenda (2 min limit per person)
5. Grower education programs:
• Review of recent initiatives and growing season
• Ideas for future outreach initiatives
6. Grower communications
7. Winegrape research in Crush District 11:
• Research projects and focus group updates
8. Weather Network services
9. FY2024-25 Budget Review and FY2025-26 Draft Budget Request
10. Reports from other LWC Committees
11. Public comment on items not appearing on the agenda (2 min limit per person)
12. Items for future agendas
13. Confirm future meeting dates
14. 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 Dawson Lewis (209.371.7655). 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/.

CD11 LODI IPM NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING
2025-05-06 08:00 - 09:30 | Burgundy Hall – Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford Street, Lodi, CA, 95240, United States
CD11 LODI IPM NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING.
Date: Tuesday, May 6, 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) applied for
Topic & Speakers:

Biological control of Trunk Disease — Christopher Wallis, PhD (Research Plant Pathologist, USDA-ARS)
Vineyard weed management — Dawson Lewis (PCA & Viticulturist, Starr & Storm Corp Solutions)
Rodent management — Lauren Jackson (Cal Poly Humboldt)

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 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, the focus is on biological control of Trunk disease, weed management and rodent control in the vineyard.
RSVP: To the Lodi Winegrape Commission by phone 209.367.4727 or email info@lodiwine.com.

WINERY MARKETING COMMITTEE
2025-05-07 09:00 - 11:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, 95242, United States
WINERY MARKETING COMMITTEE MEETING
NOTICE & AGENDA
Posted and sent April 25, 2025
The Lodi Winegrape Commission will hold a public meeting as follows:
Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Time: 9:00am
Place: Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 W. Turner Rd., Lodi, CA 95242
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
1.Call to order
2.Roll call and establishment of quorum
3.Review and approval of April 9, 2025, minutes
• Action Item
4.Public Comment on Items Appearing on the Agenda (two minutes maximum per person)
5.Winery Marketing Activities
•Winery BID
•Educational Programming
•Technical Tasting Program
6.Roadshows
• Dress Up, Wine Down – Sacramento, May 17, 2025
7.FY 2024-25 Budget Review
8.FY 2025-26 Budget Request
9.Reports from other LWC Committees
10.Public Comment on Items Not Appearing on the Agenda (two minutes maximum
per person)
11.Agenda Items for Future Meetings
12.Set Next Meeting Date
13.Adjourn
All agenda items are subject to discussion and possible action. All interested parties are invited to attend the meeting. Questions regarding the meeting should be directed to Chairman Steve Felten (209-810-5258) or Stuart Spencer (209-367-4727). Persons with disabilities needing special accommodation should contact Stuart Spencer, Executive Director at 209-367-4727 or stuart@lodiwine.com at least five days prior to the meeting. Notices and agendas for upcoming Commission meetings are available on the internet at https://www.lodigrowers.com/commission/agendas-minutes/.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEEETING
2025-05-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Barrel Room, Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford St., Lodi, CA 95240, East Lockeford Street, Lodi, CA, 95240, United States
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
MEETING NOTICE & AGENDA
Sent and posted April 25, 2025
The Lodi Winegrape Commission will hold a public meeting as follows:
Date: Thursday May 8, 2025
Time: 11:00AM
Place: Barrel Room, Grape Festival Grounds
413 E. Lockeford St. Lodi, CA 95240
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
1. Call to order
2. Roll call and establishment of quorum
3. Consideration of the Executive Committee January 14, 2025 meeting minutes
4. Public Comment on Items Appearing on the Agenda (2 min limit per person)
5. Closed session regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation of performance, or dismissal of employees pursuant to California Government Code Section 11126(a).
• Report action taken during closed session, if any.
6. LWC Activities
7. LWC Policy & Procedures
• Updated LWC Employee Manual
• Action Item
8. Items for future agendas
9. Public Comment on Items Not Appearing on the Agenda (two minutes maximum per person)
10. Confirming future meeting date
11. Adjourn
All agenda items are subject to discussion and possible action. All interested parties are invited to attend the meeting. Questions regarding the meeting should be directed to Chairman Diego Olagaray (209.649.8841) or Stuart Spencer (209.367.4727). Persons with disabilities needing special accommodation should contact Stuart Spencer, Executive Director at (209.367.4727) or stuart@lodiwine.com at least five days prior to the meeting. This notice and agenda is available on the internet in Upcoming Meetings and Events on www.lodigrowers.com.

LWC BOARD MEETING
2025-05-08 12:00 - 14:00 | Barrel Room, Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford St., Lodi, CA 95240, East Lockeford Street, Lodi, CA, 95240, United States
LODI WINEGRAPE COMMISSION
MEETING NOTICE & AGENDA
Sent and posted Friday, April 25, 2025
The Lodi Winegrape Commission will hold a public meeting as follows:
Date: Thursday, May 8, 2025
Time: 12:00pm (PST)
Place: Barrel Room, Grape Festival Grounds
413 E. Lockeford St. Lodi, CA 95240
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
1. Call to order
2. Roll call and establishment of quorum
3. Review and Approval of March 7, 2025 minutes
• Action Item
4. Public Comment on Items Appearing on the Agenda (two minutes maximum per person)
5. Financial Report
6. Chairman’s Report
• Updated LWC Employee Manual
• Action Item
7. Executive Director’s Report
8. Reports of Committees
• Executive Committee
• Grower Marketing
• Lodi Rules
• Research/Education/Communication
• Winery Marketing
9. Reports of Other Organizations
• California Wine Education Foundation
• San Joaquin County Farm Bureau
• Lodi District Grape Growers Association
• Lodi Grape Festival
• California Association of Winegrape Growers
10.Closed session regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation of performance, or dismissal of employees pursuant to California Government Code Section 11126(a).
• Report action taken during closed session, if any.
11. Public Comment on Items Not Appearing on the Agenda (two minutes maximum per person)
12. Agenda Items for Future Meetings
13. Set Next Meeting Date
14. Adjourn
All agenda items are subject to discussion and possible action. All interested parties are invited to attend the meeting. Questions regarding the meeting should be directed to Chairman Diego Olagaray (209) 649-8841) or Stuart Spencer (209-367-4727). Persons with disabilities needing special accommodation should contact Stuart Spencer, Executive Director at 209-367-4727 or stuart@lodiwine.com at least five days prior to the meeting. This notice and agenda is available on the internet in Upcoming Meetings and Events on www.lodigrowers.com.

BABY BARN OWL/SCIENTIST MEET & GREET
2025-05-09 08:00 - 10:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, 95242, United States
BABY BARN OWL/SCIENTIST MEET & GREET
Date: Friday, May 9, 2025
Time: 8:00 – 10:00am (drop-in event)
Venue: Lodi Winegrape Commission Demo Vineyard, 2545 W Turner Rd, Lodi CA
Cost: FREE, all are welcome
Description: Dr. Matt Johnson and Lauren Jackson from the Cal Poly Humboldt Barn Owl Research Team are actively monitoring over 160 American barn owl nest boxes in Lodi and surrounding areas, including one at the Lodi Winegrape Commission Demo Vineyard. This box is home to Poppy and Yarrow plus their four chicks. Growers and the community are invited to stop by to meet Matt, Lauren and the barn owl chicks. You can see how the scientists tag the baby chicks and help us name them. For a sneak peek, check out the livestream of inside the box on YouTube: Tinyurl.com/poppyandyarrowlive.
No RSVP needed.

GOPHER TRAPPING WORKSHOP
2025-05-21 09:00 - 11:00 | CA
Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Time: 9:00 –11:00am
Venue: Kautz Farms orchard & vineyard, 6770 E Kettleman Ln, Lodi CA (follow grower meeting signs)
Cost: FREE, all are welcome
Credits: 2 hrs DPR CE (OTHER) approved
Speaker: Roger Baldwin, PhD (UCCE)
Description: Pocket gophers cause severe damage by feeding on vines and their roots, chewing holes in irrigation systems and creating dangerously uneven ground. When natural ecosystem balancing by coyotes, snakes, dogs, cats and owls is not enough, trapping is a very effective tool. Gopher trapping expert Roger Baldwin will provide a hands-on field workshop, teaching us how to best trap these rodents on our farms. We’ll learn about identifying rodents, finding the main burrow, choosing a trap, setting a trap and monitoring for success
RSVP: To the Lodi Winegrape Commission by phone 209.367.4727 or email info@lodiwine.com.

GROWER MARKETING COMMITTEE MEETING
2025-05-28 12:00 - 14:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, 95242, United States
GROWER MARKETING COMMITTEE
MEETING NOTICE & AGENDA
Posted and sent May 16, 2025
The Lodi Winegrape Commission will hold a public meeting as follows:
Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Time: 12:00pm
Place: Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 W. Turner Rd., Lodi, CA 95242
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
1.Call to order
2.Roll call and establishment of quorum
3.Review and approval of April 1, 2025, minutes
• Action Item
4.Public Comment on Items Appearing on the Agenda (two minutes maximum per person)
5.Marketing & Advertising (consumer, media, trade, & grower)
6.Public Relations Activities
7.Grower Outreach & Education
8.FY 2024-25 Budget Review
9.FY 2025-26 Budget Request
10.Report from other committees
11.Public Comment on Items Not Appearing on the Agenda (two minutes maximum
per person)
12.Agenda Items for Future Meetings
13.Set Next Meeting Dates
14.Adjourn
All agenda items are subject to discussion and possible action. All interested parties are invited to attend the meeting. Questions regarding the meeting should be directed to
Grower Marketing committee chair Joan Kautz (209-712-3300) or Stuart Spencer (209367-4727). Persons with disabilities needing special accommodation should contact Stuart Spencer, Executive Director at 209-367-4727 or stuart@lodiwine.com at least five days prior to the meeting. This notice and agenda is available on the internet in Upcoming Meetings and Events on www.lodigrowers.com.
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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.

CD11 LODI IPM NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING
2025-06-03 08:00 - 09:30 | Burgundy Hall – Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford Street, Lodi, CA, 95240, United States
Date: Tuesday, June 3, 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) | 0.5 hr CCA CE (Sustainability) + 1 hr CCA CE (IPM) approved
Topic & Speakers:

Weed & invasive insect management — Maria Zumkeller (Technical Vineyard Manager, LangeTwins)
IPM during extreme weather events — Lisa Francioni (Deputy Director, CSWA)

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 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, Lisa Francioni will discuss IPM during extreme weather events, plus dry farming. Maria Zumkeller will showcase a new tool for our region to keep track of the identification, inspection and removal of the Tree of Heaven, a difficult noxious weed favored by the spotted lanternfly. Maria will also give a refresher on mealybug and leafroll virus IPM.
RSVP: To the Lodi Winegrape Commission by phone 209.367.4727 or email info@lodiwine.com.
