SJFB: PESTICIDE HANDLER/WORKERS PROTECTION STANDARDS & FIT TESTING
2018-11-13 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | SJFB Office, 3290 N Ad Art Rd, Stockton, CA, 95215, United States
Date: Tuesday, November 13th, 2018
Time: 8:00 am – Noon – English
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Spanish
Venue: SJFB Office, 3290 N. Ad Art Rd, Stockton, CA
Cost: $40 per. member; $80 for nonmember – Pesticide Handler/WPS
$15 per. member; $30 for nonmember – WPS Only
$30 per. member/$60 for nonmember – Fit Testing
Description:Required to be performed annually, the pesticide handler training is for all employees that handle any ag chemical. This will include the required Workers Protection Standards in the last hour of each session.
Please note: Fit testing is available, but you must make an appointment prior to attending. Please bring your mask and proof of medical card.
RSVP: To SJFB by phone 209.931.4931 or via e-mail at rachael@sjfb.org

WATERBIT: HOW INFORMED IRRIGATION DRIVES BETTER FARMING PRACTICES WEBINAR
2018-11-13 10:00 - 11:00 | CA
Date: Tuesday, November 13th, 2018
Time: 10:00 – 11:00 am
Venue: Online course taken from the convenience of your own computer.
Description: Q: What do almond, berry and rice growers have in common? A: They grapple with the best and most efficient way to irrigation their crops. And, they use the WaterBit automated irrigation solution for precision irrigation.
You are invited to hear from a panel of growers and experts across the Western agriculture spectrum as they discuss irrigation issues and how they have addressed them to improve farming practices. The panelists will focus on how they’ve used technology and analytics to better inform irrigation decisions – validating what they know as well as illuminating issues they weren’t aware of.
The webinar will be held on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 10 am PT and will run just under an hour. Attendees will be able to ask the panelists questions – tapping into their expertise and lessons learned. Be sure to register even if you can’t make it for the live webinar – we’ll send you a link to the taped session.
Here’s who will be on the webinar panel:

Greg Van Dyke – Kanpeki Rice, President
Chandler Bennett – Madison Farms, Berry Production Manager and Parabug, Founder
Dennis Donohue – Western Growers, Innovation Lead
Dr. Gurreet Brar – Fresno State University, Almond Researcher
Leif Chastaine – WaterBit, Co-founder & COO

We look forward to having you join us!
RSVP: To register, please click HERE. Note: Once you register, you’ll receive an email that includes all of this information plus call in details at the bottom of the email.

OFAC: TULARE CE SEMINAR
2018-11-14 07:30 - 15:00 | International Agri-Center, 4500 S Laspina St, Tulare, CA, 93274, United States
Date: Wednesday, November 14th, 2018
Time: 7:30 am – 3:00 pm
Venue: International Agri-Center, 4500 S Laspina St, Tulare, CA 93274
Cost: $40
Credits: DPR: 1.0 CEU laws and 1.5 CEU other approved; CCA: pending; CURES: pending
Description: The agenda for the seminar is as follows:
7:30 AM – 8:00 AM Registration/Coffee
8:00 AM – 8:45 AM Update on Laws and Regulations
Marianna Santos Gentert, Tulare County Department of Agriculture
8:45 AM – 9:30 AM Organic Fertility and Pest Management in Cannabis Production
Dr. Thomas Quick, Growmore
9:30 AM – 9:45 AM Break and Exhibitor Booth Demonstration
10:15 AM – 10:45 AM Seaweed Extract (Ascophyllum nodosum) and Enhanced Abiotic Stress Tolerance, a review of Ocean Organics Research
Greg Cosman, Ocean Organics
10:45 AM – 11:15 AM Humics 101
Peter Aleman, BioGro
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM Soil Health in Organic Production
Tim Stemwedel, California Organic Fertilizers
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM How can Azomite help with Plant Stress and Build Soil Biome
Dr. Rajnish Khannon, Azomite Soil Products
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM Foliar Application Methods
Andrew Pedersen, Brandt
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Grower Panel
RSVP: To register for this event, please click HERE.

LWC & ZAP: NATIONAL ZINFANDEL DAY TECHNICAL WORKSHOP
2018-11-14 08:30 - 12:00 | Oak Farm Vineyards, 23627 Devries Rd., Lodi, 95242, United States
Date: Wednesday, November 14th, 2018
Time: 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Venue: Oak Farm Vineyards, 23627 DeVries Rd, Lodi, CA 95242
Cost: $25
Description: More so than any other variety, Zinfandel holds a special place in the hearts and minds of the Lodi winegrowing community. Join Lodi growers and vintners on National Zinfandel Day for an educational dive into all things Zinfandel at Oak Farm Vineyards. Attendees will taste through 16 unique Zinfandels while hearing the farming and winemaking stories behind the wines with panels of leading growers and vintners. Tasting seminars will be followed by a delicious Tri Tip lunch served with Lodi Zinfandel (lunch is included in the ticket price).
AGENDA:
8:30AM – Registration & Networking (Coffee & Pastries will be provided)
9:00AM – Introduction
Topic: The State of Zinfandel
Speaker: Rebecca Robinson, Zinfandel Advocates & Producers (ZAP)
9:15AM – Panel 1: Growers’ Perspectives
In the first panel, four growers will share how they are carving out an identity for their Lodi-appellated Zinfandel vineyards. Listen to our farmers discuss how they craft a sense of place for single vineyard Zinfandels and share insights in how they “brand” their vineyards with their winery partners. Attendees will enjoy tastings of wines made from each growers’ Zinfandel vineyards while learning the stories behind the grapes.
Moderator: Stuart Spencer, Executive Director, Lodi Winegrape Commission
Markus Bokisch, Bokisch Ranches | Neyers & Tizona Suess Zinfandels
Bruce Fry, Mohr-Fry Ranches | St. Amant Marian’s & St. Amant Mohr-Fry Zinfandels
Jeff Perlegos, Stampede Vineyard | Lodi Native & Maitre-de-Chai Stampede Zinfandels
Keith Watts, Keith Watts Vineyards | McCay TruLux & Baron Herzog Zinfandels
10:45 – Panel 2: Winemakers’ Perspectives
During the second panel, four winemakers will share their most recent experiences sourcing Lodi Zinfandel grapes from multiple vineyards and talk about how they work with their partner growers to produce exceptional wines. During the panel, attendees will enjoy Zinfandel wines that show off the diverse terroirs and sensory qualities of what the Lodi AVA has to offer.
Moderator: Stuart Spencer, Executive Director, Lodi Winegrape Commission
Derek DeVries, Michael David Winery | Earthquake & Freakshow Zinfandels
Chad Joseph, Oak Farm Vineyards and Harney Lane Winery | Oak Farm Hohenreider & Harney Lane Scottsdale
Mike McCay, McCay Cellars | Lot 13 & Bonnotto Zinfandels
Tegan Passalacqua, Turley Wine Cellars | wines to be determined
12:00 LUNCH
Join our growers and winemakers as we continue celebrating National Zinfandel Day with a Tri Tip lunch paired with – of course – Lodi Zinfandel (lunch is included in the ticket price).
RSVP: To register for this event, please click HERE.

LODI RULES COMM. MEETING
2018-11-19 12:00 - 14:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States
Date: Monday, November 19th, 2018
Time: 12:00 PM
Place: Lodi Winegrape Commission Conference Room, 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 October 22nd, 2018 meeting minutes
Public comment on items appearing on the agenda (2 minute limit per person)
Program updates:

LODI RULES 2018 certification year & audit feedback
Marketing & Promotions – video, materials, website, events
Winery communications
Protected Harvest and SureHarvest news
Pesticide Risk Model for 2019 certification year & beyond

FY2018-2019 Budget review
Review draft language of possible new LODI RULES standards
Brief reports from other Lodi Winegrape Commission Committees, focusing on LODI RULES connections:

Grower Marketing
Lodi Wine Country
Research, Education, & Communications

Public comment on items not appearing on the agenda (2 minute limit per person)
Future agenda items
Schedule next meetings
Adjourn

Action may be taken on any of the items listed above. Questions regarding the meeting should be directed to Aaron Shinn (209-747-9595) or Stuart Spencer (209-367-4727). Persons with disabilities needing special accommodation should contact Stuart Spencer, Program Manager, 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.

REC COMM. MEETING
2018-11-20 12:00 - 14:30 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States
LODI WINEGRAPE COMMISSION
RESEARCH, EDUCATION, & COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE
NOTICE AND AGENDA
Sent and posted October 3rd, 2018
Date: Tuesday, November 20th, 2018
Time: 12pm
Place: Lodi Winegrape Commission Conference Room, 2545 W. 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 September 25th, 2018 minutes
Public comment on items appearing on the agenda (2 min limit per person)
Grower education programs:

Ideas for future outreach meetings
Review of recent meetings

Farm Advisor position

UC Extension update

Introduction(s) to new viticulture researchers
Grower communications
Winegrape research in Crush District 11:

Potential district-wide projects
Research projects and focus group updates
CAWG Mechanization Study potential partnership

action item

Weather Network services
Demonstration Vineyard
Brief reports from other Lodi Winegrape Commission Committees
Public comment on items not appearing on the agenda (2 min limit per person)
FY2018-19 Budget review to date
Items for future agendas
Confirm future meeting dates for FY2018-2019
Adjourn

Action may be taken on any of the above items. Questions regarding the meeting can be directed to Research and Education Committee Chairman Larry Whitted (327-6472) or Stuart Spencer (367-4727). Persons with disabilities needing special accommodation should contact Stuart Spencer 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.

UC DAVIS 2018 RAVE
2018-11-30 | UC Davis Activities and Recreation Center, 760 Orchard Rd., Davis, CA, 95616, United States
UC DAVIS: 2018 RECENT ADVANCES IN VITICULTURE AND ENOLOGY (RAVE).
Date: Friday, November 30th, 2018
Venue: UC Davis Activities and Recreation Center, 760 Orchard Rd., Davis, CA 95616
Cost: $225 (includes lunch and all handouts, including PowerPoint slides)
Description: The program for 2018 includes topics such as: Improved analytical methods for SO2 by Dr Andrew Waterhouse; understanding drought and heat tolerance in grapevines by Dr Elizabeth Forrestel; the current and future objectives of the grape breeding program by Dr Andy Walker; Dr Anita Oberholster will talk about the impact of some winemaking decisions on phenolic extraction; Dr Kaan Kurtural will discuss his research on rootstock differences in water uptake during drought; and there will be discussions on UCD V&E’s sustainability efforts, the impact of bottle aging on 12 different Pinot Noirs, and other topics, too, as well as flash talks and posters by some of our graduate students. Please click HERE for the agenda and additional information.
RSVP: To register, please click HERE. For any questions please contact Kay Bogart at klbogart@ucdavis.edu or Karen Block at klblock@ucdavis.edu

LODI WINE COUNTRY COMM. MEETING
2018-12-03 09:00 - 11:00 | CA
Lodi Wine Country Committee
Meeting Notice and Agenda
Sent & Posted November 21, 2018
The Lodi Winegrape Commission’s Lodi Wine Country Committee will meet:
Date: Monday, December 3, 2018
Time: 9:00 AM
Place: LWC Conference Room, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, CA 95242
The agenda for this meeting is as follows:

Call to order
Roll call and establishment of quorum
Review of November 5, 2018 minutes
Public Comment on Items Appearing on the Agenda
2018/2019 Scheduled Winery Road Shows

San Diego Food & Wine Festival/Somm Con (Nov 16-17)
Rancho Mirage Wine & Food Festival (February 1& 2, 2019)
Fort Worth Food & Wine Festival (April 5 & 6, 2019)
VinDiego (April 11, 2019)
Dress Up Wine Down (May 11. 2019)
Aspen 2019
Nashville Food & Wine Festival (Sept 2019)

Wine & Chocolate Weekend 2019
National Zinfandel Day – November 14 (Review)
All Winery Meeting (December 18, 2018)
2018-19 Year-to-Date Budget Review
Report from other Committees
Public Comment on Items Not Appearing on the Agenda
Agenda Items for Future Meetings
Set Next Meeting Date
AdjourN

All agenda items are subject to discussion and possible action. For more information, or to make a request regarding a disability-related accommodation for the meeting, please contact Stuart Spencer (209-367-4727) or Steve Felten (209-810-5258). This notice and agenda is available on the internet at www.lodiwine.com in Grower News Meetings and Events.

LWC: CD11 LODI PCA NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING
2018-12-04 07:30 - 09:00 | Burgundy Hall – Lodi Grape Festival, 413 E. Lockeford Street, Lodi, 95240, United States
Date: Tuesday, December 4th, 2018 (always on the first Tuesday morning of each month)
Time: 7:30 – 9:00 am
Venue: Burgundy Hall, Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E Lockeford St, Lodi, CA 95240
Cost: FREE, breakfast provided with an RSVP
Credits: 1.5 (DPR – CE OTHER) approved
Discussion Leader: TBD
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 ADVISERS in Lodi, and winemakers/grower relations personnel interested in learning about vineyard pest management.
Description: Our group meets monthly (the first Tuesday morning) to discuss current vineyard pests and their management, including pertinent monitoring information and IPM strategies. Strategies for dealing with vineyard management challenges are discussed. The goal is to create a strong local network for communicating best pest management strategies and for support with solving viticultural anomalies.
Following our regular PCA NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING, you are welcome to bring your male mealybug delta traps by for help with identification! We will have a microscope set up and help available.
RSVP: Contact the Lodi Winegrape Commission by phone 209.367.4727 or email lwwc@lodiwine.com.

UC DAVIS: 2018 FOUNDATION PLANT SERVICES ANNUAL MEETING
2018-12-04 10:00 - 15:00 | CA
Date: Tuesday, December 4th, 2018
Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Venue: Peter Christensen Conference Room, Trinchero Family Estates Building, 501 Hopkins Road in Davis, CA 95616
Description: Registration is now open for the 2018 Foundation Plant Services Annual Meeting to be held on December 4, 2018 at the Peter Christensen Conference Room, Trinchero Family Estates Building. Please click HERE for more information.
The Agenda is as follows:
Grape Meeting – 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Fruit and Nut Tree Meeting – 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
Lunch will be served between the meetings.
RSVP: To register, please click HERE.

BUDGET & FINANCE COMM. MEETING
2018-12-06 12:00 - 14:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, 95242, United States
Budget & Finance Committees
Meeting Notice and Agenda
Notice Sent & Posted November 26, 2018
The Executive Committee will meet on:
Date: Thursday, December 6, 2018
Time: 12:00 pm
Place: Lodi Winegrape Commission Conference Room
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 October 18, 2018 meeting minutes.
Public Comment on Items Appearing on Agenda (two minutes maximum per person)
2018/19 Financial Report
2018/2019 Budget
Agenda Items for Future Meetings
Set Date for Next Meeting
Public Comment on any items not listed on the Agenda (two minutes maximum per person)
Adjourn

Action may be taken on any of the items listed above. Questions regarding the meeting should be directed to Ben Kolber (747-8996) or Stuart Spencer (367-4727). Persons with disabilities needing special accommodation should contact Stuart Spencer, Executive Director, stuart@lodiwine.com at least five days prior to the meeting. This notice and agenda is available on the internet at www.lodigrowers.com.

LODI VINEYARD MECHANIZATION SHOWCASE
2018-12-11 07:30 - 13:30 | Burgundy Hall – Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford Street, Lodi
LODI VINEYARD MECHANIZATION SHOWCASE.
Date: Tuesday, December 11th, 2018
Venue: Burgundy Hall, Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E Lockeford St, Lodi, CA 95240
Time: 7:45 am – 1:30 pm, lunch included
Cost: FREE, all are welcome
Description: During the first of what will hopefully be an annual LODI VINEYARD MECHANIZATION SHOWCASE, growers will learn the latest innovations from the major mechanization equipment companies. Tips on how to optimize high wire trellising systems will be provided by growers and others leading the way. Paul Verdegaal will provide an update on the Kautz Farms trellising trial and Matt Frank (Trinchero Family Estates) will discuss chemical and mechanical suckering. Mechanization is a large financial investment and we want to help enhance grower’s chances of success and profitability.
Hosted by the Lodi Winegrape Commission. Note: this is an indoor workshop with presentations; no actual mechanization equipment will be present this year but we hope to expand the event with equipment in 2019.
Confirmed vendors (10 minute innovation presentations): Acampo Machine Works/Collard, Evolution Equipment/Pellenc, ERO (Viteco cane pruner)/RDO, Clemens, VMech, Spagnolo, KLIMA/ECO Trellis, New Holland, Oxbo.
High Wire Trellising panel (moderated by Keith Striegler, E. & J. Gallo): Pete Opatz (Viticulturist, Silverado Premium Partners), Matt Frank (Viticulturist, Trinchero Family Estates), Randy Kazarian (Owner, Kazarian Vineyard Development), and Kelly Brakel (Vineyard Manager, LangeTwins Family Winery and Vineyards)
Lodi Mechanization Research updates: Paul Verdegaal (Kautz Trellising Trial), Matt Frank (Trinchero’s mechanical and chemical suckering adventures)
Confirmed vendors (tables): Acampo Machine Works/Collard, Evolution Equipment/Pellenc, ERO (Viteco cane pruner)/RDO, Clemens, VMech/AgOtter, Spagnolo, KLIMA/Jim’s Supply Co./ECO Trellis, New Holland, Oxbo, PA Trellising, and Infaco.
For more info.: Contact Stephanie Bolton at stephanie@lodiwine.com. Event is free and all are welcome.
RSVP: To Christina at the Lodi Winegrape Commission, 209.367.4727 or lwwc@lodiwine.com.

LWC STRATEGIC PLANNING COMM. MEETING
2018-12-14 08:00 - 10:00 | CA
Lodi Winegrape Commission Strategic Planning Committee
Meeting Notice and Agenda
Sent and Posted December 4, 2018
The Lodi Winegrape Commission will hold a public meeting as follows:
Date: Friday, December 14, 2018
Time: 8:00 A.M.
Place: Cellar Room, Wine & Roses
2505 W. Turner Road, Lodi, CA 95242
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:

Call to order
Roll call and establishment of quorum
Public Comment on Items Appearing on the Agenda (two minutes maximum per person)
Lodi Winegrape Commission Strategic Plan

Action Item

Public Comment on Items Not Appearing on the Agenda (two minutes maximum per person)
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 Bruce Fry (209-993-8479) 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.

CDFA: PD/WINEGRAPE PEST & DISEASE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM
2018-12-18 08:00 - 2018-12-19 17:00 | CA
CDFA: 2018 PIERCE’S DISEASE/WINEGRAPE PEST AND DISEASE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM.
Date: Tuesday, December 18th, 2018 – Wednesday, December 19th, 2018
Schedule: For the full two-day schedule, click HERE.
Venue: Kona Kai Resort & Spa, San Diego, California
Cost: $120 (one day); $240 (full symposium)
Description: Please join us at this year’s Symposium to find out about the latest research progress being made on Pierce’s disease and its vectors, as well as other winegrape pests and diseases. The Symposium is open to all interested persons. Researchers currently funded by the CDFA PD/GWSS Board are strongly encouraged to attend and participate in the Symposium. This includes those funded by the Board to conduct research on other winegrape pests and diseases besides Pierce’s disease.
To register or for more info.: Questions about the Symposium can be emailed to pdsymposium@cdfa.ca.gov. Registration and more information is available HERE.

LODI WINE COUNTRY COMM. MEETING
2019-01-07 09:00 - 11:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, 95242, United States
Lodi Wine Country Committee
Meeting Notice and Agenda
Sent & Posted December 21, 2018
The Lodi Winegrape Commission’s Lodi Wine Country Committee will meet:
Date: Monday, January 7, 2019
Time: 9:00 AM
Place: LWC Conference Room, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, CA 95242
The agenda for this meeting is as follows:

Call to order
Roll call and establishment of quorum
Review of December 3, 2018 minutes
Public Comment on Items Appearing on the Agenda
2018/2019 Scheduled Winery Road Shows

Rancho Mirage Wine & Food Festival (February 1& 2, 2019)
Fort Worth Food & Wine Festival (April 5 & 6, 2019)
VinDiego (April 11, 2019)
Dress Up Wine Down (May 11. 2019)
Aspen 2019
Nashville Food & Wine Festival (Sept 2019)

Wine & Chocolate Weekend 2019
ZinFest 2019
2018-19 Year-to-Date Budget Review
Report from other Committees
Public Comment on Items Not Appearing on the Agenda
Agenda Items for Future Meetings
Set Next Meeting Date
Adjourn

All agenda items are subject to discussion and possible action. For more information, or to make a request regarding a disability-related accommodation for the meeting, please contact Stuart Spencer (209-367-4727) or Steve Felten (209-810-5258). This notice and agenda is available on the internet at www.lodiwine.com in Grower News Meetings and Events.

LODI RULES COMM. MEETING
2019-01-07 12:00 - 14:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States
LODI WINEGRAPE COMMISSION
LODI RULES COMMITTEE
NOTICE AND AGENDA
Sent and posted on December 26th, 2018
Date: Monday, January 7th, 2019
Time: 12:00 PM
Place: Lodi Winegrape Commission Conference Room, 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 19th, 2018 meeting minutes
Public comment on items appearing on the agenda (2 minute limit per person)
Program updates:

LODI RULES annual meeting
Marketing & Promotions – video, materials, website, events
Winery communications
Protected Harvest and SureHarvest news
Pesticide Risk Model for 2019 certification year & beyond

Review draft language of possible new LODI RULES standards
FY2018-2019 Budget review
Brief reports from other Lodi Winegrape Commission Committees, focusing on LODI RULES connections:

Grower Marketing
Lodi Wine Country
Research, Education, & Communications

Public comment on items not appearing on the agenda (2 minute limit per person)
Future agenda items
Schedule next meetings (including meeting with Tom Green of IPMI)
Adjourn

Action may be taken on any of the items listed above. Questions regarding the meeting should be directed to Aaron Shinn (209-747-9595) or Stuart Spencer (209-367-4727). Persons with disabilities needing special accommodation should contact Stuart Spencer, Program Manager, 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.

REC COMM. MEETING
2019-01-08 12:00 - 14:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, 95242, United States
LODI WINEGRAPE COMMISSION
RESEARCH, EDUCATION, & COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE
NOTICE AND AGENDA
Sent and posted December 26th, 2018
Date: Tuesday, January 8th, 2019
Time: 12pm
Place: Lodi Winegrape Commission Conference Room, 2545 W. 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 November 20th, 2018 minutes
Public comment on items appearing on the agenda (2 min limit per person)
Grower education programs:

Ideas for future outreach meetings
Review of recent meetings

Farm Advisor position

UC Extension update

Grower communications
Winegrape research in Crush District 11:

Potential district-wide projects
Research projects and focus group updates

Weather Network services
Demonstration Vineyard
Brief reports from other Lodi Winegrape Commission Committees
Public comment on items not appearing on the agenda (2 min limit per person)
FY2018-19 Budget review to date
Items for future agendas
Confirm future meeting dates for FY2018-2019
Adjourn

Action may be taken on any of the above items. Questions regarding the meeting can be directed to Research and Education Committee Chairman Larry Whitted (327-6472) or Stuart Spencer (367-4727). Persons with disabilities needing special accommodation should contact Stuart Spencer 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.

GROWER MARKETING COMM. MEETING
2019-01-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, 95242, United States
Grower Marketing Committee
Meeting Notice and Agenda
Sent and Posted December 17, 2018
The Grower Marketing Committee of the Lodi Winegrape Commission will meet:
Date: Thursday, January 10, 2019
Time: 10:00 A.M.
Place: LWC Office, 2545 W. Turner Rd., Lodi CA 95242
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:

Call to order
Roll call and establishment of quorum
Review October 10-25-18 meeting minutes

Action item

Public Comment on Items Appearing on the Agenda
Commission & Consumer Brand Identity

Brand Foundation Input Meeting

Public Comment on Items Not Appearing on the Agenda
Agenda Items for Future Meetings
Set Next Meeting Date
Adjourn

Action may be taken on any of the items listed above. Questions regarding the meeting should be directed Kendra Altnow (403-8500) or Stuart Spencer (367-4727). Persons with disabilities needing special accommodation should contact Stuart Spencer 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.

SOCIAL MEDIA MONDAY
2019-01-14 16:00 - 17:00 | Lodi Wine & Visitor Center, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, CA, United States
JOIN JULIE FOR OUR *NEW* SOCIAL MEDIA MONDAYS – the second Monday each month, 4-5pm, Wine & Visitor Center
Need help with social media? You can find Julie in the Lodi Wine & Visitor Center on the first Monday of each month (unless it is a holiday, then it will be the third Monday) from 4-5pm, ready to help you navigate the world of social media. Julie can help you set up an Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn account – basically everything except for an online dating profile – for your vineyard or ranch.

BUDGET & FINANCE COMM. MEETING
2019-01-17 12:00 - 14:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, 95242, United States
Budget & Finance Committees
Meeting Notice and Agenda
Notice Sent & Posted January 7, 2019
The Executive Committee will meet on:
Date: Thursday, January 17, 2019
Time: 12:00 pm
Place: Lodi Winegrape Commission Conference Room
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 December 6, 2018 meeting minutes.
Public Comment on Items Appearing on Agenda (two minutes maximum per person)
2018/19 Financial Report
SEP IRA Contribution Process
2018/2019 Budget
QuickBooks Chart of Accounts/Budget Process
Agenda Items for Future Meetings
Set Date for Next Meeting
Public Comment on any items not listed on the Agenda (two minutes maximum per person)
Adjourn

Action may be taken on any of the items listed above. Questions regarding the meeting should be directed to Ben Kolber (747-8996) or Stuart Spencer (367-4727). Persons with disabilities needing special accommodation should contact Stuart Spencer, Executive Director, stuart@lodiwine.com at least five days prior to the meeting. This notice and agenda is available on the internet at www.lodigrowers.com.

LODI RULES 2018 Year-End Recap Event & Marketing Discussion
2019-01-23 14:00 - 15:30 | Cottage/Pisano Room – Hutchins Street Square, 125 South Hutchins Street, Lodi
LODI RULES 2018 Year-End Recap Event & Marketing Discussion!

Date: Wednesday, January 23rd, 2019
Time: 2 – 3:15pm (immediately before the Lodi Winegrape Commission Annual Meeting)
Venue: Hutchins Street Square, Cottage Room, 125 S. Hutchins St., Lodi, CA 95240
Cost: FREE
Description: The LODI RULES Community – growers, vintners, supporters, & leaders – gathers annually to discuss the previous certification year and to highlight everyone’s successes. This year we will also talk about how you can use your hard-earned certifications to bolster your grape marketing efforts, pass out the NEW & IMPROVED LODI RULES Winery Handbook and Branding Guidelines, and provide tips on how to tell your sustainability story.
Interested in joining LODI RULES? This is a great event to help you decide before applications are due to Protected Harvest on February 15th, 2019.
RSVP by Jan. 21st: Contact the Lodi Winegrape Commission by phone 209.367.4727 or email christina@lodiwine.com.

**If you are a Vineyard Management Company, please spread the invitation to the growers whose farms you manage. Feel free to invite your investors or others who may be interested to the event. Need a hotel? Click HERE for hotel options.**

LWC BOARD MEETING
2019-01-23 15:30 - 16:30 | CA
Lodi Winegrape Commission
Meeting Notice and Agenda
Sent and Posted January 11, 2019
The Lodi Winegrape Commission will hold a public meeting as follows:
Date: Wednesday, January 23, 2019
Time: 3:30 P.M.
Place: Kirst Hall, Hutchins Street Square
25 S Hutchins St, Lodi, CA 95240
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:

Call to order
Roll call and establishment of quorum
Review and Approval of the October 18, 2018 Minutes

Action Item

Financial Report, November 2018

Consideration of Final Annual Audits
Action Item

Public Comment on Items Appearing on the Agenda (two minutes maximum per person)
Chairman’s Report
Executive Director’s Report
Future Lodi Winegrape Commission Direction

Organizational Restructuring
Strategic Plan

Reports of Committees

Executive Committee
Grower Marketing
Lodi Rules
Research/Education/Communication
Lodi Wine Country

Annual Meeting Report
Public Comment on Items Not Appearing on the Agenda (two minutes maximum per person)
Agenda Items for Future Meetings
Set Next Meeting Date
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 Bruce Fry (209-993-8479) 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 2019 ANNUAL MEETING
2019-01-23 15:30 - 18:30 | Hutchins Street Square, 125 South Hutchins Street, Lodi, CA, 95240, United States
Date: Wednesday, January 23rd, 2019
Time: 3:30 – 6:30 pm
Agenda:
3:30 pm – Lodi Winegrape Commission Board Meeting (open to everyone)
4:15 pm – Annual Meeting Presentation by Staff
5:00 pm – Seven AVA’s of LODI wine tasting & grower social
6:30 pm – Meeting concludes
Venue: Hutchins Street Square, Kirst Hall, 125 S. Hutchins St., Lodi, CA 95240
Cost: FREE
Description: Please join us for our 2019 Lodi Winegrape Commission Annual Meeting. We’ll review 2018 activities and accomplishments, and share some of our upcoming plans for 2019 and beyond. Following the meeting you are invited to enjoy a variety of Lodi wines and light appetizers at seven different pouring stations, each featuring one of Lodi’s distinct AVA’s.
RSVP by Jan. 18th: Contact Christina at the Lodi Winegrape Commission, christina@lodiwine.com or 209.367.4727.

Note: The LODI RULES Year-End Recap Event will be held from 2:00 – 3:15 pm in the Cottage Room at Hutchins Street Square – more info HERE! Please join us!

2019 UNIFIED WINE & GRAPE SYMPOSIUM
2019-01-29 - 2019-01-31 | Sacramento Convention Center, 1400 J St, Sacramento, CA, 95814, United States
Date: Tuesday, January 29th – Thursday, January 31st, 2019
Time: For full three day schedule follow this link
Venue: Sacramento Convention Center, 1400 J St, Sacramento, CA 95814
Description: The Unified Wine & Grape Symposium program features sessions and a two-day trade show. Since the American Society for Enology and Viticulture (ASEV) and the California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) joined forces to create the Unified Wine & Grape Symposium in 1995, it has become the largest wine and grape conference in the nation. And while we’re proud of the size of the Unified Symposium, it is our established reputation for providing outstanding, current and breaking news, as well as information and content that we find most rewarding. As one of the industry’s premier gatherings, the Unified Symposium presents a vital platform to focus on the issues shaping today, while interfacing the topics and trends shaping the future of grapegrowing and winemaking.
By combining a trade show with a broad spectrum of sessions, the Unified Symposium provides attendees direct access to all the latest information. The Unified Symposium also provides an excellent forum for active networking between registrants and suppliers. Winemakers and grapegrowers not only have a chance to renew and make new friendships, but to actively discuss and debate information and ideas that directly influence their work and success.
Every January, the Unified Wine & Grape Symposium trade show is home to over 650 suppliers to the wine and grape industry. With nearly 14,000 industry professionals attending and 730 booths, the Symposium is the largest wine & grape industry conference and trade show of its kind in North America.
Register: For registration and more information on The Unified Symposium click here.

LODI WINE COUNTRY COMM. MEETING
2019-02-04 09:00 - 11:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, 95242, United States
Lodi Wine Country Committee
Meeting Notice and Agenda
Sent & Posted January 24, 2019
The Lodi Winegrape Commission’s Lodi Wine Country Committee will meet:
Date: Monday, February 4, 2019
Time: 9:00 AM
Place: LWC Conference Room, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, CA 95242
The agenda for this meeting is as follows:

Call to order
Roll call and establishment of quorum
Review of January 7, 2019 minutes
Public Comment on Items Appearing on the Agenda
2018/2019 Scheduled Winery Road Shows

Rancho Mirage Wine & Food Festival (February 1& 2, 2019)
Fort Worth Food & Wine Festival (April 5 & 6, 2019)
VinDiego (April 11, 2019)
Dress Up Wine Down (May 11. 2019)
Aspen 2019
Nashville Food & Wine Festival (Sept 2019)

Wine & Chocolate Weekend 2019
ZinFest 2019
2018-19 Year-to-Date Budget Review
Report from other Committees
Public Comment on Items Not Appearing on the Agenda
Agenda Items for Future Meetings
Set Next Meeting Date
Adjourn

All agenda items are subject to discussion and possible action. For more information, or to make a request regarding a disability-related accommodation for the meeting, please contact Stuart Spencer (209-367-4727) or Steve Felten (209-810-5258). This notice and agenda is available on the internet at www.lodiwine.com in Grower News Meetings and Events.

CA ASA: 2019 CALIFORNIA PLANT AND SOIL CONFERENCE
2019-02-05 - 2019-02-06 | Doubletree by Hilton Fresno Convention Center, 2233 Ventura St, Fresno, CA, 93721
CA ASA: 2019 CALIFORNIA PLANT AND SOIL CONFERENCE.
Date: Tuesday, February 5th, & Wednesday, February 6th
Venue: Doubletree by Hilton Fresno Convention Center, 2233 Ventura St, Fresno, CA 93721
Cost: For early and late registration pricing, click HERE
Credits: CCA and PCA hours will be offered. Details will be provided on conference website.
Description: The state’s top agricultural scientists will gather in downtown Fresno Feb. 5-6 for the American Society of Agronomy, California Chapter, 2019 California Plant and Soil Conference.
Agenda: For full schedule click HERE.
Day 1 Main Session – California Water Resources: Agricultural Impact
Day 1 Breakout Sessions – Climate Smart Agriculture, Sustainable Water Management: recycle, recharge, supply management, Integrating Technology into Agricultural Production and Research, Irrigation and Water Use Efficiency.
Day 1 Evening Reception and Poster Session – Posters and invited (see poster call on website), awards given for best student posters.
Day 2 Breakout Sessions (morning only) – IPM: Insect Pests and Diseases, Managing Nitrogen Fertilizer Inputs for Efficiency, IPM: Weeds, Nutrition Management.
Register: Register on conference website HERE.

LODI GRAPE DAY
2019-02-05 07:30 - 13:30 | Hutchins Street Square, 125 South Hutchins Street, Lodi, CA, 95240, United States
67th Annual LODI GRAPE DAY.
Date: Tuesday, February 5th, 2019
Time: 7:30am – 1:30pm
Venue: Hutchins Street Square, 125 S Hutchins St, Lodi, CA 95240
Cost: FREE, tickets required for Luncheon only (limited number available at event)
Credits: 3 DPR CE hours – OTHER approved; 3.5 CE hours CCA – Soil and Water, IPM approved; 0.5 CE hours NMP irrigation and nitrogen – approved
Agenda:
7:30 – 8:00am: Registration & DPR CE Credit Sign-In
8:00 – 11:30am: Invited Speaker Viticulture Presentations
11:30am – 12:15pm: Lodi AVA Wine Tasting
12:15 – 1:30pm: Luncheon (ticket required) with Keynote Speaker, Damien Wilson
Speakers & Topics: Jhalendra Rijal, PhD (Area IPM Advisor-northern San Joaquin Valley, University of California Coop. Ext. & Statewide IPM Program), “Invasive Pests to Watch Out for in the Vines in 2019”
Brad Hanson, PhD (Specialist in Cooperative Extension, UC Davis Dept. of Plant Sciences), “Vineyard Weed Resistance Management Considerations for 2019”
Stan Grant, MS (Vineyard Consultant, Progressive Viticulture), “Comprehensive Vineyard Water Management”
Stephanie Bolton, PhD (Research & Education Director, Lodi Winegrape Commission), “Mystery Vine Collapse and invite to VMB/Virus meeting”
Walt Mahaffee, PhD (Research Plant Pathologist, USDA-ARS Corvalis, Oregon), “Powdery Mildew Resistance Management”
Akif Escalon, PhD (Plant Pathologist, UC Cooperative Extension Specialist), “Managing Trunk Diseases in the Vineyard”
Damien Wilson, PhD (Hamel Family Faculty Chair in Wine Business, Wine Business Institute, Sonoma State University)
Description: For over 65 years, the Agribusiness Committee of the Lodi District Chamber of Commerce, along with University of California Cooperative Extension, has brought information about improving yields, fighting diseases, market trends, and mechanization technologies to the hundreds of growers who attend LODI GRAPE DAY. After learning about relevant viticulture topics in the morning, growers, pest control advisors, winery personnel, bankers, and business leaders gather 2 together for a special luncheon featuring a keynote speaker. Attendance during the morning presentations and wine tasting is free and open to everyone (no tickets or 5 RSVP required).
For more information: Call the Lodi Chamber of Commerce at 209.367.7840.

BUDGET & FINANCE COMM. MEETING
2019-02-06 12:00 - 14:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, 95242, United States
Budget & Finance Committees
Meeting Notice and Agenda
Notice Sent & Posted January 25, 2019
The Executive Committee will meet on:
Date: Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Time: 12:00 pm
Place: Lodi Winegrape Commission Conference Room
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 January 17, 2019 meeting minutes.
Public Comment on Items Appearing on Agenda (two minutes maximum per person)
2018/19 Financial Report
2018/2019 Budget
CWEF/LWC Agreements & Financial Review
Agenda Items for Future Meetings
Set Date for Next Meeting
Public Comment on any items not listed on the Agenda (two minutes maximum per person)
Adjourn

Action may be taken on any of the items listed above. Questions regarding the meeting should be directed to Ben Kolber (747-8996) or Stuart Spencer (367-4727). Persons with disabilities needing special accommodation should contact Stuart Spencer, Executive Director, stuart@lodiwine.com at least five days prior to the meeting. This notice and agenda is available on the internet at www.lodigrowers.com.

22ND LODI WINE & CHOCOLATE WEEKEND
2019-02-09 - 2019-02-10 | CA
Date: Friday, February, 9th & Saturday, February 10th, 2019
Venue: Over 50 wineries around Lodi!
Time: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Description: We’re celebrating the 22nd annual Lodi Wine & Chocolate Weekend and we want you to join us! Sip handcrafted Lodi wines and sample delicious chocolate treats as you travel between 50 Lodi wineries. Win big by discovering the “Golden Ticket” in your complimentary chocolate treat! More information to come!
Cost: One ticket is valid for both Saturday and Sunday, February 9 & 10, 2019. Ticket pricing for 2019 Lodi Wine & Chocolate Weekend is as follows:
Advance: $65 per person
Day(s) of the event: $75 per person
Designated Driver: No charge. No ticket required. Must be 21 and over. Must be prepared to show ID to obtain wristband.
ALL TICKET HOLDERS (INCLUDING DESIGNATED DRIVERS) MUST BE 21 AND OVER TO ATTEND. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Tickets include an event wine glass, a chocolate treat, an event map and guide, wine tasting and admission to 50+ participating wineries. Don’t forget to check your chocolate treat for a “Golden Ticket.” You can win one of over 100 prizes!
Tickets: Tickets go on sale Christmas 2018, check out the Lodi Wine & Chocolate website for more information and to purchase tickets when they become available.

SOCIAL MEDIA MONDAY
2019-02-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Lodi Wine & Visitor Center, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, CA, United States
JOIN JULIE FOR OUR *NEW* SOCIAL MEDIA MONDAYS – the second Monday each month, 4-5pm, Wine & Visitor Center
Need help with social media? You can find Julie in the Lodi Wine & Visitor Center on the second Monday of each month (unless it is a holiday, then it will be the third Monday) from 4-5pm, ready to help you navigate the world of social media. Julie can help you set up an Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn account – basically everything except for an online dating profile – for your vineyard or ranch.
