GROWER MARKETING COMMITTEE MEETING
2026-02-04 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 W Turner Rd, Lodi CA, West Turner Road, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States
Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Time: 12:00pm
Place: Lodi Winegrape Commission, 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 and approval of November 20, 2025, minutes
· Action Item
Public Comment on Items Appearing on the Agenda (two minutes maximum per person)
Marketing & Advertising (consumer, media, trade, & grower)
Public Relations Activities
Grower Outreach & Education
FY 2025-26 Budget Review
Report from other committees
Public Comment on Items Not Appearing on the Agenda (two minutes maximum per person)
Agenda Items for Future Meetings
Set Next Meeting Dates
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 (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 Agendas & Minutes.

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

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

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

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

LODI WINERY BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT CORPORATION MEETING
2026-02-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 W Turner Rd, Lodi CA, West Turner Road, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States
LODI WINERY BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT CORPORATION
MEETING NOTICE & AGENDA

The Lodi Winery Business Improvement District will hold a public meeting as follows:
Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Time: 10:00am (PST)
Place: Lodi Winegrape Commission Office: 2545 W. Turner Road, Lodi, CA 95242
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:

Call to order
Roll call and establishment of quorum
Review and Approval of February 3, 2026, minutes

Action Item

Public Comment on Items Appearing on the Agenda (two minutes maximum per person)
Organizational Setup

Bylaws
Bank accounts
Insurance
Template agenda creation
Regular meeting calendar/setup

Assessment Collections

County Contract
HdL contract & onboarding
Timing

Strategic Direction/Planning

Review of key strategic pillars
Winery membership survey

Distribution plan & timeline

Committees

Marketing
Education

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 Jeremy Trettevik (209) 210-2501 or Stuart Spencer (209-367-4727). Persons with disabilities needing special accommodation should contact Stuart Spencer at 209-367-4727 or stuart@lodiwine.com prior to the meeting. This notice and agenda is available on the internet in Upcoming Meetings and Events on www.lodigrowers.com.

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

LODI FARM SAFETY DAY
2026-03-03 07:00 - 12:00 | Lodi Grape Festival, 413 E. Lockeford Street, Lodi
LODI FARM SAFETY DAY.
Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Time: 7:00am – 12:00pm
Venue: Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E Lockeford St, Lodi CA
Cost: $25 (before February 15); $35 at the door
Credits: 4.0 hrs DPR CE (laws & regs) applied for
Topics & Speakers: TBD
Description: The Lodi Chamber of Commerce’s Agribusiness Committee partners with experts to provide continuing education (CE) hours for pesticide handlers and applicators required for certification in both English and Spanish. Our English classes include an additional hour of label review.
Registration (required): Click HERE to purchase tickets. Contact the Lodi Chamber of Commerce with any questions by email at frontdesk@lodichamber.com or by phone at 209-367-7840.

LODI WINEGRAPE COMMISSION ANNUAL MEETING
2026-03-05 16:00 - 18:30 | Hutchins Street Square, 125 South Hutchins Street, Lodi, CA, 95240, United States
LODI WINEGRAPE COMMISSION ANNUAL MEETING.
Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026
Time: 4:00 – 6:30pm; presentation begins at 4:30pm
Venue: Kirst Hall, Hutchins Street Square, 125 S Hutchins St, Lodi CA
Cost: FREE, all are welcome to attend
Description: Join your winegrowing community for the Lodi Winegrape Commission Annual Meeting where we will share highlights from our 2025 work, a preview of what’s ahead for 2026, and a tasting of Lodi-grown wines from local producers.
RSVP: By March 2 at info@lodiwine.com or 209-367-4727.

LWC BOARD MEETING
2026-03-05 16:00 - 18:30 | Kirst Hall, Hutchins Street Square, 125 S. Hutchins Street, Lodi, CA, 95240, United States
Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026
Time: 4:00pm (PST)
Place: Kirst Hall, Hutchins Street Square, 125 South Hutchins Street, Lodi, CA 95240
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)
Annual Meeting
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 Chair Jacylyn Stokes Iniguez (209-327-5552) 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 before the meeting. This notice and agenda are available on the internet in Agendas & Minutes.

RESEARCH, EDUCATION & COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE MEETING
2026-03-10 10:00 - 12:30 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, 95242, United States
RESEARCH, EDUCATION & COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE
MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA
Sent and posted February 27, 2026
Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Time: 10:00am
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 12, 2026 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
FY2025-26 Budget Review
Reports from other LWC Committees
Public comment on items not appearing on the agenda (2 min limit per person)
Items for future agendas
Confirm future meeting dates
Adjourn

Action may be taken on any of the items listed above. Questions regarding the meeting should be directed to Dr. Stephanie Bolton (209.367.4727) or 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/.

WINERY MARKETING COMMITTEE MEETING
2026-03-11 09:00 - 11:00 | Lodi Wine Visitor Center, 2545 W Turner Rd, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States
WINERY MARKETING COMMITTEE
MEETING NOTICE & AGENDA

The Lodi Winegrape Commission will hold a public meeting as follows:
Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Time: 9:00am
Place: Lodi Winegrape Commission, 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 and approval of January 7, 2026, minutes

Action Item

Public Comment on Items Appearing on the Agenda (two minutes maximum per person)
Winery Marketing Activities

Winery BID
No Reservations Initiative
Lodi Wine & Chocolate 2026 (February 14-15)
Educational Programming

Roadshows

Festival of Forgotten Grapes, January 31 (San Jose) & March 28, 2026 (Los Angeles)
Dress Up Wine Down Sacramento, May 16, 2026

FY 2025-2026 Budget Review
Reports from other LWC Committees
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 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/.

UC ON THE ROAD IN LODI
2026-03-11 09:00 - 13:00 | Burgundy Hall – Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford Street, Lodi, CA, 95240, United States
UC DAVIS DEPT OF VITICULTURE & ENOLOGY ON THE ROAD IN LODI.
Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm
Venue: Burgundy Hall, Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E Lockeford St, Lodi CA
Cost: $35 (includes lunch); $40 at the door
Topics & Speakers:
– Department Update – Ben Montpetit, Chair and Professor, Department of Viticulture & Enology, UC Davis
– Rootstocks and drought resistance – Megan Bartlett, Associate Professor, Department of Viticulture & Enology, UC Davis
– Building better grapevine rootstocks for salinity, nematodes, and viruses – Luis Diaz Garcia, Assistant Professor, Department of Viticulture & Enology, UC Davis
– NoLo wine production: Current technology and critical gaps in knowledge – David Block, Distinguished Professor, Departments of Viticulture & Enology and Chemical Engineering, UC Davis
– Grapes to glass: Sensory evaluation for quality control and product innovation – Ha Nguyen, Assistant Professor, Department of Viticulture & Enology, UC Davis
– Introduction and current research in the Chen Lab – Liang Chen, Assistant Professor, Department of Viticulture & Enology, UC Davis
– Perspectives on Lodi viticulture – Justin Tanner, Viticulture Advisor, San Joaquin County, UCANR
Description: On The Road programs are educational seminars that are designed to help UC Davis communicate with the grape and wine industries by bringing faculty to different regions of California. They present relevant topics or current research and, at the same time, listen to the issues that are important to grape growing and winemaking professionals.
Registration: Pre-registration is now closed, but walk-ins are welcomed. Contact the UC Davis Department of Viticulture & Enology (cjbamforth@ucdavis.edu) with any questions.

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

Learn more at lodigrowers.com/standards.

LWC Board Meeting
2026-03-17 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
The Lodi Winegrape Commission will hold a public meeting as follows:
LODI WINEGRAPE COMMISSION
MEETING NOTICE & AGENDA
Sent and posted Friday, March 6, 2026
Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Time: 12:00pm
Place: Barrel Room, Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford 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 January 20, 2026 & March 5, 2026 minutes

Action Item

Public Comment on Items Appearing on the Agenda (two minutes maximum per person)
Financial Report
Chairman’s Report
Executive Director’s Report
Reports of Committees

Executive Committee
Grower Marketing
Lodi Rules
Research/Education/Communication
Winery Marketing

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

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 Jacylyn Stokes (209) 327-5552 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
2026-03-17 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
The Lodi Winegrape Commission will hold a public meeting as follows:
LODI WINEGRAPE COMMISSION
MEETING NOTICE & AGENDA
Sent and posted Friday, April 17, 2026
Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Time: 12:00pm
Place: Barrel Room, Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford 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 March 18, 2026 minutes

Action Item

Public Comment on Items Appearing on the Agenda (two minutes maximum per person)
Financial Report
Chairman’s Report
Executive Director’s Report
Reports of Committees

Executive Committee
Grower Marketing
Lodi Rules
Research/Education/Communication
Winery Marketing

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

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 Jacylyn Stokes (209) 327-5552 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.

LODI WINERY ALLIANCE MEETING
2026-03-18 10:00 - 11:30 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 W Turner Rd, Lodi CA, West Turner Road, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States
LODI WINERY ALLIANCE
MEETING NOTICE & AGENDA

The Lodi Winery Business Improvement District will hold a public meeting as follows:
Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Time: 10:00am (PST)
Place: Lodi Winegrape Commission Office: 2545 W. Turner Road, Lodi, CA 95242
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:

Call to order
Roll call and establishment of quorum
Review and Approval of February 18, 2026, minutes

Action Item

Public Comment on Items Appearing on the Agenda (two minutes maximum per person)

Strategic Direction/Planning

Structure
Timing

Organizational Setup

Nonprofit status update
Bank account status
Insurance status
Commission-to-BID management services agreement

Assessment Collections

HdL onboarding update and portal status
County contract status
Collection timeline and anticipated start (~April)

Branding & Communications

Lodi Winery Alliance logo update
Website migration update

Committees

Marketing
Education

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 Jeremy Trettevik (209) 210-2501 or Stuart Spencer (209-367-4727). Persons with disabilities needing special accommodation should contact Stuart Spencer at 209-367-4727 or stuart@lodiwine.com prior to the meeting. This notice and agenda is available on the internet in Upcoming Meetings and Events on www.lodigrowers.com.

IPM NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING: POWDERY MILDEW & BARN OWLS
2026-04-07 08:00 - 09:30 | Burgundy Hall – Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford Street, Lodi, CA, 95240, United States
IPM NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING: POWDERY MILDEW & BARN OWLS.
Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2026
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
Topics & Speakers: Powdery Mildew IPM, including sprayer calibration – Matt Frank, Trinchero; Barn Owls for Rodent Control – Karen Gallardo Cruz, UC Davis
Description: Our group meets monthly to discuss current vineyard pests and their management. This month, Matt Frank will share what he learned from the FRAME project with Dr. Michelle Moyer and Karen Cruz will talk about her plans to continue barn owl research in Lodi. Attendees will receive spray coverage and powdery mildew resistance kits while supplies last.
RSVP: To the Lodi Winegrape Commission by phone 209.367.4727 or email info@lodiwine.com.

GROWER MARKETING COMMITTEE MEETING
2026-04-08 12:00 - 14:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission
Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Time: 12:00pm
Place: Lodi Winegrape Commission, 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 and approval of February 4, 2026, minutes
· Action Item
Public Comment on Items Appearing on the Agenda (two minutes maximum per person)
Marketing & Advertising (consumer, media, trade, & grower)
Public Relations Activities
Grower Outreach & Education
FY 2025-26 Budget Review
Report from other committees
Public Comment on Items Not Appearing on the Agenda (two minutes maximum per person)
Agenda Items for Future Meetings
Set Next Meeting Dates
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 (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 Agendas & Minutes.

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

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

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

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

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

LODI WINERY ALLIANCE MEETING
2026-04-15 10:00 - 11:30 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States
LODI WINERY ALLIANCE
MEETING NOTICE & AGENDA

The Lodi Winery Business Improvement District will hold a public meeting as follows:
Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Time: 10:00am (PST)
Place: Lodi Winegrape Commission Office: 2545 W. Turner Road, Lodi, CA 95242
The agenda for the meeting is forthcoming.

SAN JOAQUIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY DINNER
2026-04-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Micke Grove
San Joaquin County Historical Society Meeting: Women in Agriculture
Wines provided by Jacylyn Stokes Iniguez (La Belle Nue, KlinkerBrick, Stokes Farms, Lodi Winegrape Commission Board Chairwoman) and Stephanie Bolton, PhD (Lodi Winegrape Commission, LODI RULES).

https://sanjoaquinhistory.org/news-and-events/upcoming-events/

LODI WINEGRAPE COMMISSION REFERENDUM BALLOTS DUE
2026-04-28 08:00 - 17:00 | CA

LODI GROWER + UC DAVIS MIXER
2026-04-30 17:00 - 21:00 | Ruhstaller Farm, 6686 Sievers Rd, Dixon, CA 95620, 6686 Sievers Rd, Dixon, CA, 95620
LODI GROWER + UC DAVIS MIXER
Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026
Time: 5:00pm
Venue: Ruhstaller Farm, 6686 Sievers Rd, Dixon CA 95620
Cost: FREE, all are welcome (drinks and food available to purchase)
Description: If you want to feel good about agriculture and the wine industry, spend some time with students. They are full of energy and optimism, and just a joy to be around. We’ve organized a mixer for the Lodi winegrowing community with UC Davis students, faculty and staff at one of the coolest farms in northern California. Ruhstaller Farm is an excellent example of casual and effective agritourism. Kids, families, friends and dogs are all welcome.
RSVP: To the Lodi Winegrape Commission by phone 209.367.4727 or email stephanie@lodiwine.com. You can also just show up!

IPM NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING
2026-05-05 08:00 - 09:30 | Burgundy Hall – Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford Street, Lodi
IPM NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING: GROWER ROUNDTABLES
Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026
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
Description: Our group meets monthly to discuss current vineyard pests and their management. This month, we’ll host small roundtable discussions on IPM topics with breakfast burritos in honor of Cinco de Mayo. PLEASE RSVP for this one!
RSVP: To the Lodi Winegrape Commission by phone 209.367.4727 or email info@lodiwine.com.

REC COMMITTEE MEETING
2026-05-12 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 27, 2026

Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
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 March 10, 2026 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
Member projects
Ideas for future outreach initiatives

Grower communications
Winegrape research in Crush District 11:

Research projects and focus group updates

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

Action may be taken on any of the items listed above. Questions regarding the meeting should be directed to Dr. Stephanie Bolton (209.367.4727) or 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/.

LODI WINERY ALLIANCE MEETING
2026-05-20 10:00 - 11:30 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States
LODI WINERY ALLIANCE
MEETING NOTICE & AGENDA

The Lodi Winery Business Improvement District will hold a public meeting as follows:
Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Time: 10:00am (PST)
Place: Lodi Winegrape Commission Office: 2545 W. Turner Road, Lodi, CA 95242
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:

Call to order
Roll call and establishment of quorum
Review and Approval of April 15, 2026, minutes

Action Item

Public Comment on Items Appearing on the Agenda (two minutes maximum per person)

Strategic Direction/Planning Proposal

Action Item

Organizational Setup

Conflict of Interest Policy

Action Item

Insurance Proposal

Action Item

Commission-to-BID Management Services Agreement

Action Item

Voluntary Participation Agreement

Action Item

Intellectual Property Use Agreement

Action Item

Assessment Collections

SJ County & HDL Agreements
HdL portal status and collection update

Branding & Communications

Wine Trail Map: inclusion parameters

Action Item

Website migration update

Committees

Marketing Committee: appointments

Action Item

Education

Community Benchmark – June 25

LWBID Budget
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 Jeremy Trettevik (209) 210-2501 or Stuart Spencer (209-367-4727). Persons with disabilities needing special accommodation should contact Stuart Spencer at 209-367-4727 or stuart@lodiwine.com prior to the meeting. This notice and agenda is available on the internet in Upcoming Meetings and Events on www.lodigrowers.com.

GROWER MARKETING COMMITTEE MEETING
2026-05-20 12:00 - 14:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 W Turner Rd, Lodi CA, West Turner Road, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States
MEETING NOTICE & AGENDA
Posted and sent May 8, 2026
Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Time: 2:00pm
Place: Lodi Winegrape Commission, 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 and approval of April 8, 2026, minutes
· Action Item
Public Comment on Items Appearing on the Agenda (two minutes maximum per person)
Regional Marketing & Promotion
Media & Trade Relations
Grower & Industry Engagement
FY 2025-26 Budget Review
FY 2026-27 Budget Request
Report from other committees
Public Comment on Items Not Appearing on the Agenda (two minutes maximum per person)
Agenda Items for Future Meetings
Set Next Meeting Dates
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 (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 lodigrowers.com/commission/agendas-minutes/.

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

Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026

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

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

Cost: FREE, all are welcome

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

WILDLIFE FIELD DAY
2026-06-02 08:00 - 11:00 | Jessie’s Grove Winery, 1973 W Turner Rd, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States
WILDLIFE FIELD DAY
Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Time: 8:00am – lunch
Venue: Jessie’s Grove Winery, 1973 W Turner Rd, Lodi CA
Cost: FREE, all are welcome
Credits: DPR CE applied for
Topics & Speakers:

Wild Farm Alliance (biocontrol and beneficial insects; financial opportunities for farmers)
Lodi Winegrape Commission (sustainability)
Cal Poly Humboldt Barn Owl Research Lab & UC Davis (barn owls and rodent management)
Hedgerows Unlimited (hedgerows)
Lower Mokelumne River Watershed Group (salmon)
SLEWS (wildlife corridors)

Description: At this interactive field day, guests will learn about the whole vineyard ecosystem, farmer-friendly conservation practices, and what this means for farming high quality winegrapes. Learn more and register to attend HERE. Sponsored by the Wild Farm Alliance with Salmon Safe, CAFF, and Lodi Winegrape Commission. This meeting is in lieu of the regular first Tuesday Lodi IPM Network Breakfast Meeting.
Register (required): With the Wild Farm Alliance HERE.

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

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

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

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

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

Confirm future meeting dates
Adjourn

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

LWA MARKETING COMMITTEE MEETING
2026-06-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 W Turner Rd, Lodi CA, West Turner Road, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
2026-06-16 14:30 - 16:30 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 W Turner Rd, Lodi CA, West Turner Road, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
MEETING NOTICE & AGENDA
Sent and posted June 5, 2026
The Lodi Winegrape Commission will hold a public meeting as follows:
Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Time: 2:30PM
Place: Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 W. 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 Executive Committee April 28, 2026 meeting minutes
4. Public Comment on Items Appearing on the Agenda (2 min limit per person)
5. FY 2026-27 Budget
• Assessment Income Projection
• Budget requests
• Action Item
6. LWC Activities
7. LWC Policy & Procedures
• Revisions for employee evaluation guideline
• 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 Jacylyn Stokes (209) 327-5552 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 Agendas & Minutes.
