Lodi Growers

CD11 LODI IPM NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING: TRUNK DISEASE
2025-12-02 08:00 - 09:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Burgundy Hall – Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford Street, Lodi, CA, 95240, United States
Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Time: 8:00 – 9:30am
Venue: Burgundy Hall, Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E Lockeford St, Lodi CA
Cost: FREE, all are welcome
Credits: 1.5 DPR CE (OTHER) approved
Topic & Speaker:

Trunk Diseases — Akif Eskalen, PhD (Professor, Plant Pathology, UC Davis)

Who Should Attend: Local Pest Control Advisers (PCAs), GROWERS who manage their own pest control (PRIVATE APPLICATORS) or who have pest control questions, anyone looking for viticulture DPR CE credits, viticulture TECHNICAL ADVISORS in Lodi and winemakers/grower relations personnel interested in learning about vineyard pest management.
Description: Our group meets monthly to discuss current vineyard pests and their management. The goal is to create a strong local network for communicating the best IPM strategies and for support in solving viticulture anomalies. This month Dr. Eskalan hosts a trunk disease workshop to dissect vines, identify the disease and discuss IPM strategies for healthy vineyards. (Akif’s trunk disease project was funded by the Department of Pesticide Regulation and the contents may not necessarily reflect the official views or policies of the State of California.)
RSVP: To the Lodi Winegrape Commission by phone 209.367.4727 or email info@lodiwine.com.

WINERY MARKETING COMMITTEE MEETING
2025-12-03 09:00 - 11:00 | Lodi Wine Visitor Center, 2545 W Turner Rd, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States
WINERY MARKETING COMMITTEE
MEETING NOTICE & AGENDA
Posted and sent November 21, 2025
The Lodi Winegrape Commission will hold a public meeting as follows:
Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025
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 November 5, 2025 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
Technical Tasting Program

Roadshows

San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival Recap
Festival of Forgotten Grapes, January 31 (San Jose) & March 28, 2026 (Los Angeles)
Palm Desert Food & Wine, March 22 & 23, 2026
Dress Up Wine Down Sacramento, May 16, 2026—tentative

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/.

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

NASA DEVELOP: LODI AGRICULTURE
2025-12-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
NASA DEVELOP: LODI AGRICULTURE.
Date: Friday, December 12, 2025
Time: 10:00 – 11:00am
Venue: Online https://tinyurl.com/LodiAgg
Cost: FREE, all are welcome
Speakers: Audrey Chin, Derek Gonzalez, Noah Larkin, Monica Napoles
Description: The Lodi Agriculture NASA DEVELOP team will present their project: Leveraging NASA Earth Observations to Detect Vine Stress and Potential Viral Presence in Vineyards to Inform Management Decisions. They will give an overview of the methods they developed, their findings, and how Earth observations can provide practical insights for vegetation monitoring.
Contact: No pre-registration needed; link above takes you directly into the meeting. For questions, contact Kathleen Miller at kathleenrose.miller@nasa.gov.

FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
2025-12-18 12:00 - 14:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 W Turner Rd, Lodi CA, West Turner Road, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States
FINANCE COMMITTEE
MEETING NOTICE & AGENDA
Sent and posted December 5, 2025
The Lodi Winegrape Commission will hold a public meeting as follows:
Date: Thursday, December 18, 2025
Time: Noon (PST)
Place: LWC Office, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, CA 95242
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
1. Call to order
2. Roll call and establishment of quorum
3. Consideration of the Finance Committee April 29, 2025 meeting minutes
4. Public Comment on Items Appearing on the Agenda (2 min limit per person)
5. Review of Draft Annual Audit Reports with Croce, Sanguinetti & Vander Veen
6. Financial Reports
7. 2025-26 YTD Budget Review
8. CWEF Financial Update
9. Items for future agendas
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 Finance Committee Chair Scott Armolea (916.628.2275) 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 on www.lodigrowers.com.

FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
2025-12-18 12:00 - 14:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 W Turner Rd, Lodi CA, West Turner Road, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States
FINANCE COMMITTEE
MEETING NOTICE & AGENDA
Sent and posted March 20, 2026
The Lodi Winegrape Commission will hold a public meeting as follows:
Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026
Time: Noon (PST)
Place: LWC Office, 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 Finance Committee December 18, 2026 meeting minutes
Public Comment on Items Appearing on the Agenda (2 min limit per person)
Financial Reports
2025-26 YTD Budget Review
CWEF Financial Update
Items for future agendas
Confirming future 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 Finance Committee Chair Scott Armolea (916.628.2275) 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.

IPM NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING: NEMATODES
2026-01-06 08:00 - 09:30 | Burgundy Hall – Lodi Grape Festival, 413 E. Lockeford Street, Lodi, 95240, United States
IPM NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING: NEMATODES.
Date: Tuesday, January 6, 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
Topic: Nematode Management in the Vineyard
Speaker: Amanda Hodson, PhD, Assistant Professor of Soil Ecology and Pest Management, UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology
Description: Our group meets monthly to discuss current vineyard pests and their management. This month, Dr. Amanda Hodson (UC Davis) will teach us about nematodes and their management, crucial to understand whether you’re growing grapes or rotating your field into an orchard or another crop. Learn the types of nematodes, how to prevent damage, and how to sample the soil for nematodes.
RSVP: To the Lodi Winegrape Commission by phone 209.367.4727 or email info@lodiwine.com.

WINERY MARKETING COMMITTEE MEETING
2026-01-07 09:00 - 11:00 | Lodi Wine Visitor Center, 2545 W Turner Rd, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States
WINERY MARKETING COMMITTEE
MEETING NOTICE & AGENDA
Posted and sent December 28, 2025
The Lodi Winegrape Commission will hold a public meeting as follows:
Date: Wednesday, January 7, 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 December 3, 2025 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)
Palm Desert Food & Wine, March 22 & 23, 2026
Dress Up Wine Down Sacramento, May 16, 2026—tentative

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/.

RESEARCH, EDUCATION & COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE MEETING
2026-01-12 12:00 - 13:30 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, 95242, United States
RESEARCH, EDUCATION & COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE
MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA
Sent and posted December 29, 2025
Date: Monday, January 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 November 18, 2025 meeting minutes
Public comment on items appearing on the agenda (2 min limit per person)
Grower education programs:

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

Grower communications
Winegrape research in Crush District 11:

Research projects and focus group updates

Weather Network services
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/.

LWC Board Meeting
2026-01-20 15:00 - 17:00 | 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, January 9, 2026
Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Time: 3:00pm
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 December 1, 2025, minutes
· Action Item
Public Comment on Items Appearing on the Agenda (two minutes maximum per person)
Financial Report
· 2024-25 LWC Fiscal & Compliance Audit
· Action Item
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 RULES ANNUAL GROWER & WINERY MEETING
2026-01-21 10:00 - 13:00 | Burgundy Hall – Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford Street, Lodi, CA, 95240, United States
LODI RULES ANNUAL GROWER & WINERY MEETING.
Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm; lunch provided with RSVP
Venue: Burgundy Hall, Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E Lockeford St, Lodi, CA
Cost: FREE, all are welcome to attend
Description: The LODI RULES Community – growers, vintners, supporters & leaders – gathers annually to connect with each other, discuss the previous certification year and learn something new. Attending this annual meeting ensures that you have the latest resources to get the most out of LODI RULES, engages you with your LODI RULES community and informs you of any important program changes. Anyone certifying for the 2026 vintage (or considering certification) should attend. A sustainable vision workshop (satisfying LR 1.1) will immediately follow the main meeting.
RSVP: By January 16 to the Lodi Winegrape Commission by phone 209.367.4727 or email stephanie@lodiwine.com. Include all names of attendees and whether they are staying for lunch and/or the Sustainable Vision Workshop (1 to 4pm) which follows the main meeting.

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

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

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

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

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

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

74th ANNUAL LODI GRAPE DAY
2026-02-03 08:00 - 13:00 | Hutchins Street Square, 125 South Hutchins Street, Lodi, CA, 95240, United States
74th ANNUAL LODI GRAPE DAY.
Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Time: 8:00am – 1:00pm
Venue: Hutchins Street Square, 125 S Hutchins St, Lodi CA
Cost: FREE for morning sessions | $32.80 for lunch with keynote speaker
Credits: 3.0 hrs DPR CE (other) applied for
Topics & Speakers:

Drones in Viticulture – Justin Tanner, PhD, UCCE Viticulture Farm Advisor
Drip Irrigation System Maintenance – Moneim Mohamed, PhD, UCCE Irrigation & Soils Advisor
Powdery Mildew, Botrytis & Late-Season Rots – Akif Eskalen, PhD, UC Davis Cooperative Extension Specialist
Leafhopper & Vine Mealybug Control – Robert Van Steenwyk, PhD, UC Berkeley Professor Emeritus
Spotted Lanternfly: Early Detection & Preparedness – Cindy Kron, PhD, UCCE IPM Advisor North Coast
Precision Viticulture & Spatial Vineyard Management – Cliff Yu, PhD, Fresno State University Assistant Professor

Description: The Lodi District Chamber of Commerce’s Agribusiness Committee and the University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) invite you to the 74th Annual Lodi Grape Day. With the challenges facing grape growers today, the information shared at Grape Day about improving yields, fighting diseases, market trends and mechanization technologies is more critical than ever. The morning session covers relevant viticulture topics focusing on integrated pest management and tools for growers. Then growers, pest control advisors, winery personnel, bankers, and business leaders gather for a special luncheon featuring a keynote speaker.
Registration and tickets (required for lunch): To register for morning sessions and/or purchase a lunch ticket, click HERE. For sponsorship opportunities and questions, contact events@lodichamber.com.

LODI WINERY BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT CORPORATION MEETING
2026-02-03 14:00 - 16:00 | 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
Sent and posted Friday, January 30, 2026
The Lodi Winery Business Improvement District will hold a public meeting as follows:
Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Time: 2:00pm (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 January 13, 2026, minutes

Action Item

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

Bylaws
Bank Accounts
Insurance

Assessment Collections

POS Systems
County Contract
HdL Contract & Onboarding
Timing

Strategic Direction/Planning
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.

WINERY MARKETING COMMITTEE MEETING
2026-02-04 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, February 4, 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)
Palm Desert Food & Wine, March 22 & 23, 2026
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/.

GROWER MARKETING COMMITTEE MEETING
2026-02-04 12:00 - 14:00 | 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.
