Lodi Growers

WINERY MARKETING COMMITTEE MEETING
2022-01-11 09:00 - 11:00, 2022-02-08 09:00 - 10:30, 2022-03-08 09:00 - 10:30, 2022-04-05 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, 95242, United States
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FINANCE COMMITEE MEETING
2022-01-14 12:00 - 14:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, 95242, United States

Annual LODI RULES Year End Recap Grower & Winery Meeting
2022-01-17 | Virtual
Will be held virtually on the afternoon of January 17, 2022, from 10-11am (PT).
The LODI RULES Community – growers, vintners, supporters, & leaders – gathers annually to discuss the previous certification year and to highlight important opportunities ahead. Attending this annual meeting ensures that you have all of the latest resources to get the most out of your LODI RULES participation, engages you with your LODI RULES community, and informs you of any changes coming ahead.
Click the link to register today! https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2364313258738291472

70th Annual LODI GRAPE DAY
2022-02-01 | Hutchins Street Square, 125 South Hutchins Street, Lodi, CA, 95240, United States
Date: Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Time: 7:30am – 1:30pm
Venue: Hutchins Street Square, Lodi CA
Cost: Morning viticulture sessions are FREE; lunch is $30 (price increases January 14)
Credits: DPR (OTHER) applied for
Speakers & Topics:

Kari Arnold, PhD (UCCE) – Spotted Lanternfly
Kendra Baumgartner, PhD (USDA/UC) – Trunk Disease
Brittany Goodrich, PhD (UC) – Vineyard Cost Studies
Wendy Powers, PhD (UC ANR) – San Joaquin Co. Viticulture Farm Advisor
Karl Lund, PhD (UCCE) – Nematodes and Rootstocks
George Zhuang (UCCE) – From Research to Practice
David Haviland (UCCE) – Biocontrol of Mites
Stephanie Bolton, PhD (Lodi) – Lodi Winegrape Commission Viticulture Updates
Honore Comfort (Wine Institute) – California Wine Export Market

Description: The Lodi Grape Day educational program is FREE to attend and open to everyone thanks to the support of our fantastic sponsors. Grape Day originated in 1952 and was created by a Lodi Chamber of Commerce Agribusiness Chairman, Calvin Mettler, and UC Davis Extension agent Gordon F. Mitchell to provide the latest information and thinking around grape culture to harvest. Morning educational sessions will be moderated by Kari Arnold and Kamyar Aram (UCCE).
Register for Lunch: Tickets can be purchased HERE for the catered luncheon and keynote speaker.

REC COMMITTEE MEETING
2022-02-08 08:00 - 09:30, 2022-04-19 12:00 - 14:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, 95242, United States

LWC BOARD MEETING
2022-02-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Barrel Room – Lodi Grape Festival, 431 E. Lockeford St, Lodi, CA, 95240, United States

LODI RULES applications & fees due
2022-02-15 | certification@protectedharvest.org
LODI RULES applications & fees are due to Protected Harvest for the 2022 certification year, which runs from post-harvest 2021 through harvest 2022.
To learn more, visit lodigrowers.com/standards/.
Contact Amy Hiser, Protected Harvest, with questions about applications and fees:
Amy Hiser
LODI RULES Certification Administration
Protected Harvest
831-706-2097
certification@protectedharvest.org

FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
2022-02-15 12:00 - 14:00, 2022-04-14 12:00 - 14:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, 95242, United States

What is LODI RULES? for Tasting Room Staff
2022-02-16 17:00 - 18:00 | Lodi Wine Visitor Center, 2545 W Turner Rd, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States
Date: Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Time: 5:00 – 6:00pm
Venue: Lodi Wine Visitor Center, 2545 W Turner Rd, Lodi CA
Cost: FREE, open to all tasting room staff (pre-registration encouraged)
Description: The goal of this LODI RULES happy hour is to educate tasting room staff on the LODI RULES Sustainable Winegrowing Certification Program, so that you can confidently share the environmental, social, & business accomplishments of our farmers and wineries with consumers to increase the market value of sustainable grapes and wine. Attendees will learn how to simply define sustainability with examples from the vineyard that are interesting to tasting room guests. The LODI RULES program has developed several new and exciting marketing initiatives to help sell wines carrying one of our LODI RULES seals – join us to learn more and connect with your sustainable winegrowing community over a glass of wine!
Registration: Email info@lodiwine.com by February 15 to register – use “LODI RULES happy hour” in the subject line.

GROWER MARKETING COMMITTEE MEETING
2022-02-23 14:00 - 15:30, 2022-05-03 14:00 - 16:30 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, 95242, United States

29TH ANNUAL LODI FARM SAFETY DAY
2022-03-01 08:00 - 14:00 | Lodi Grape Festival Grounds
Date: Tuesday, March 1, 2022 *date change*
Time: 8:00am – 2:00pm
Venue: Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford St, Lodi, CA 95240
Cost: $30 each ($35 at the door); includes lunch
Credits: 5 hrs DPR (Laws & Regulations) applied for
Speakers & Topics: click HERE
Description: Farm Safety Day was created in 1992 and takes place at the Grape Festival Grounds. This class was created to educate farm workers in the community about pesticide use, cleanup, and overall safety. Farm Safety Day topics vary from year to year. In previous years, topics have included pesticide labeling, first aid and health effects of pesticide exposure, leaks and spills and how to properly clean them up, and environmental protection and how to avoid groundwater contamination. Training sessions will be offered in English and Spanish and lunch will also be provided.
Registration (required): To register and purchase tickets, click HERE or download the ticket form HERE. Contact the Lodi Chamber of Commerce by phone at 209.327.5095 or email Erin Castelanelli at ecastelanelli@lodichamber.com with any questions.

LODI RULES COMMITTEE MEETING
2022-03-02 12:00 - 14:00, 2022-05-04 12:00 - 14:30 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, 95242, United States

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
2022-03-14 12:00 - 13:30 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, 95242, United States
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
MEETING NOTICE & AGENDA
Sent and posted March 4, 2022
The Lodi Winegrape Commission will hold a public meeting as follows:
Date: Monday, March 14, 2022
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 January 10, 2022 meeting minutes
4. Public Comment on Items Appearing on the Agenda (2 min limit per person)
5. LWC Activities
6. LWC Policy & Procedures
7. Public comment on items not appearing on the agenda (2 min limit per person)
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 Chairman Aaron Shinn (209.747.9595) 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.

MODERN FARMER SERIES: SALES WORKSHOP FOR GROWERS
2022-03-22 08:30 - 11:00 | Burgundy Hall – Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford Street, Lodi, CA, 95240, United States
Date: Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Time: 8:30 – 11:00am
Venue: Burgundy Hall, Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E Lockeford St, Lodi
Cost: FREE for Lodi and LODI RULES growers
Description: Dale Carnegie of San Joaquin Valley has been hired to provide a workshop for Lodi growers focused on sales techniques coupled with people skills from Dale Carnegie’s book, How to Win Friends and Influence People. The goal is to enhance the confidence and communications of growers to support future promotion of their vineyard and sales of their winegrapes. This workshop is part of the Lodi Winegrape Commission’s Modern Farmer Series.
What You’ll Learn
This program will show you how to talk in terms of buyers’ interests and stand out from the competition as the grower they will want to buy from again and again. We will talk about the skills and attitudes expected in today’s market to build professional relationships and what to focus on to drive real value.
Why You Will Want to Learn it
With easy access to information, buyers often know what they need before they ever contact a grower. They don’t want to be sold and they aren’t looking for a presentation of features and price. They want a confident professional who can provide value in terms of the demands they are given. They want someone that informs, delivers value, and instills confidence.
How it Will Help You
Practicing the right skills and using a proven process creates trust with buyers and can enhance your ability to develop professional relationships to leverage your yield in a commoditized market.
RSVP: To the Lodi Winegrape Commission by phone (209.367.4727) or email (info@lodiwine.com).

LWC BOARD MEETING
2022-04-05 14:00 - 16:00 | Lodi Grape Festival – Barrel Room, 413 E. Lockeford Street, Lodi, CA, 95240, United States

XERCES SOCIETY: FIELD DAY AT VINO FARMS
2022-04-06 09:00 - 11:30 | Vino Farms, 13126 Peltier Road, Acampo, CA, 95220
Date: Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Time: 9:00 – 11:30am
Venue: Vino Farms, 13126 Peltier Road, Acampo, CA 95220
Cost: FREE
Speakers & Topics: To view the detailed agenda, click HERE
Description: Join the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation and Vino Farms for this outdoor field day where you’ll get an on-the-ground look at a Bee Better Certified vineyard, with presentations delivered by experts from The Xerces Society, the UC Cooperative Extension, Lodi Winegrape Commission, and an industry veteran and consultant. Coffee and doughnuts will be provided, please arrive 15 minutes early to sign in and enjoy a beverage and a snack!
RSVP: Space is limited, please RSVP by emailing info@beebettercertified.org to reserve your spot.

MEALYBUG & VIRUS OUTREACH MEETING
2022-04-07 08:45 - 13:15 | Robert Cabral Agriculture Center, 2101 E Earhart Ave, Stockton, CA 95206, 2101 E Earhart Ave, Stockton, CA, 95206, United States
MEALYBUG & VIRUS OUTREACH MEETING
Date: Thursday, April 7, 2022
Tentative Agenda:
8:45 – 9:00am: CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS (DPR & CCA) SIGN-IN.
9:00 – 9:05am: WELCOME & VIRUS WORKBOOKS. Stephanie Bolton, PhD, Lodi Winegrape Commission
9:05 – 9:35am: VIRUS VECTORS & BIFS PROJECT. Kent Daane, PhD, + Nathan Mercer, PhD, UC
9:35 – 9:50am: LEAFROLL VIRUS SPREAD. Chris Storm, MS, Crop Solutions
9:50 – 10:15am: MAPPING, SCOUTING & ROGUEING. Charlie Starr IV, PCA + Grower, Crop Solutions
10:15 – 10:25am: COFFEE & NETWORKING BREAK.
10:25 – 10:55am: RED BLOTCH TESTING & SUDDEN VINE COLLAPSE. Maher Al Rwahnih, PhD, UC – FPS
10:55 – 11:25am: VIRUS SAMPLING & CANINE DETECTION OF VIRUSES. Neil McRoberts, PhD, UC
11:25 – 11:45am: REGIONAL COOPERATION AROUND VIRUSES. Caine Thompson, Gimblett Gravels + Rabble
11:45 – 12:05pm: OPEN Q&A SESSION. Aaron Lange, LangeTwins & Guest Speakers
12:05pm: CLOSING REMARKS. Stephanie Bolton, PhD, Lodi Winegrape Commission
12:05 – 12:45pm: INTERACT with the pros:
Mealybug biocontrol insects
Pheromone mating disruption for vine mealybugs
Virus testing laboratories
Nursery ordering
CDFA Clean Grapevine Program/FPS/NCPN
USDA Tree Assistance Program/NRCS EQIP
12:15 – 1:15pm: CATERED LUNCH & DESSERT.
Venue: Cabral Ag Center, 2101 E Earhart Ave, Stockton, CA 95206
Cost: FREE, all are welcome
Credits: 3 hrs DPR CE (OTHER) & CCA approved
Who Should Attend: Everyone – viruses affect our entire wine industry
Description: This event is the result of intense studies by Lodi’s Mealybug Biocontrol & Grapevine Virus Research Focus Groups, comprised of volunteer growers, PCAs, scientists, extension personnel, and industry leaders who gather monthly to discuss short- and long-term strategies to solve our mealybug & virus challenges. This meeting is part of an outreach grant funded by the American Vineyard Foundation and the CDFA PD/GWSS Board (thank you!).
RSVP: Contact the Lodi Winegrape Commission by phone at 209.367.4727 or email info@lodiwine.com.
A full audience at the 2019 Lodi Mealybug & Virus Outreach Meeting.

LODI! BY RANDY CAPAROSO BOOK LAUNCH & SIGNING.
2022-04-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Lodi Wine Visitor Center, 2545 W Turner Rd, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States
Date: Thursday, April 14, 2022
Time: 5:00 – 7:00pm
Venue: Lodi Wine Visitor Center, 2545 W Turner Rd, Lodi CA 95242
Cost: FREE, all are welcome & encouraged to attend
Description: Please join us in celebrating the launch of the long-awaited book, Lodi! A Definitive Guide and History of America’s Largest Winegrowing Region by wine educator and author of the Lodi Wine blog, Randy Caparoso. Wine will be served. Randy will be on hand to sign copies. Books are available for purchase now at the Lodi Wine Visitor Center and will be available for purchase during the event.
RSVP: By April 13 to the Lodi Winegrape Commission by phone 209.367.4727 or email info@lodiwine.com.

UCCE SAN JOAQUIN VITICULTURE ADVISOR CANDIDATE PRESENTATIONS
2022-04-15 09:00 - 11:30 | CA
Paul Verdegaal officially retired on January 1, 2018, and since then the Lodi AVA has been without a Viticulture Farm Advisor for four years.
We were thrilled on November 29, 2021, when UC ANR posted a job announcement for a new Viticulture Advisor based in San Joaquin County. Applications were reviewed and initial interviews were conducted by a search committee in early 2022, narrowing down the hunt to two top candidates. Applications will continue to be accepted until April 28, but those received after January 28 will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Lodi growers and interested members of the winegrowing community are invited to attend presentations by these candidates about their research and extension accomplishments and goals on Friday, April 15:
UCCE NORTHERN SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY VITICULTURE ADVISOR
Top Candidate Presentations
Friday, April 15 | 9am and 11am
Zoom link: ucdavis.zoom.us/j/98689786539?pwd=[REDACTED]
Jaclyn Fiola
PhD Candidate – Crop & Soil Environmental Sciences
Virginia Tech School of Plant & Environmental Sciences
9:00 – 9:35am
Simin Sabaghian
PhD – Agricultural Microbiology (Food Science & Technology)
PhD – Plant Pathology
Bologna University (Italy)
11:00 – 11:35am
All those attending these presentations will have the opportunity to help the search committee evaluate the candidates by filling out an online survey afterward. Attendees will also get about 10 minutes to ask questions of the candidates. Participation is highly encouraged!

LODI RULES SUSTAINABLE VISION WORKSHOP
2022-04-20 13:00 - 16:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, 95242, United States
LODI RULES SUSTAINABLE VISION WORKSHOP.
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Venue: Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Rd, Lodi CA
Description: This workshop hosted by conservationist Kent Reeves satisfies part of the requirement for LODI RULES Standard 1.1. Once you attend one vision workshop, it counts for your lifetime. All growers, wineries, and LODI RULES community members are welcome to attend.
For more information: Contact the Lodi Winegrape Commission by phone 209.367.4727 or email stephanie@lodiwine.com.

MECHANIZATION SERIES: MINI GUSS DEMO
2022-04-27 11:00 - 12:00 | 38°08’32.5″N 121°12’35.7″W, Cherry Rd, Victor CA, Cherry Rd, Victor, CA, United States
MECHANIZATION SERIES: MINI GUSS DEMO
Date: Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Time: 11:00am
Venue: 38°08’32.5″N 121°12’35.7″W, Cherry Rd, Victor CA (look for grower meeting signs)
Cost: FREE, the whole family is welcome
Description: The Lodi Winegrape Commission and E. & J. Gallo have teamed up to offer growers a few exciting mechanization demos for 2022. The mini GUSS (gussag.com/mini-guss/) is a California-made 4WD autonomous air blast sprayer designed for vineyards by GUSS Automation in Kingsburg. A combination of GPS, LiDAR, sensors, and software guide the driverless mini GUSS safely and efficiently through vineyards. A single employee can monitor up to 8 mini GUSS sprayers at a time. It’s truly a spectacle to watch! Thanks to LWC Board Member Jason Eells of Mettler Family Vineyards and Arbor Vineyards for hosting this demonstration.
RSVP if you can: Contact the Lodi Winegrape Commission by phone at 209.367.4727 or email at info@lodiwine.com.
Here’s a Google map image of the location:

LODI RULES SUSTAINABLE VISION WORKSHOP
2022-04-28 09:00 - 12:00 | Online
LODI RULES SUSTAINABLE VISION WORKSHOP.
Date: Thursday, April 28, 2022
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm (PDT)
Venue: Online via GoToMeeting
Please join this interactive meeting from your computer with a video and headset (headphones plus a microphone).
https://meet.goto.com/LodiRules/sustainability
Description: This workshop hosted by conservationist Kent Reeves satisfies part of the requirement for LODI RULES Standard 1.1. Once you attend one vision workshop, it counts for your lifetime. All growers, wineries, and LODI RULES community members are welcome to attend.
For more information: Contact the Lodi Winegrape Commission by phone 209.367.4727 or email stephanie@lodiwine.com.

CD11 LODI IPM NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING
2022-05-03 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 3, 2022
Time: 8:00 – 9:30am
Venue: Burgundy Hall, Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E Lockeford St, Lodi, CA
Cost: FREE
Credits: 1.5 hrs DPR (OTHER) approved
Special Guest: Mary Wildermuth, PhD, UC Berkeley
Special Topic: Powdery Mildew Control using RNA Interference
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 with solving viticultural anomalies. This month, we welcome Dr. Mary Wildermuth to teach us about her work on a safe, novel method to prevent powdery mildew disease in grapevines. Mary’s team creates microscopic blocker codes – which only powdery mildew can read – that tell the DNA of powdery mildew not to produce essential proteins it needs for infection. These blocker codes are made of naturally occurring fungal material and they degrade in the environment, which makes them safer to use than some other materials. Read more about her project here: https://www.goodfruit.com/running-genetic-interference/.
RSVP: To the Lodi Winegrape Commission by phone at 209.367.4727 or email info@lodiwine.com.
