LWC + E. & J. GALLO: MECHANICAL LEAFING DEMO
2019-05-23 13:30 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | E. & J. Gallo Valley Oak Ranch, 8886 Orr Road, Galt, CA, 95632, United States
Date: Thursday, May 23rd, 2019
Time: 1:30 – 3:00pm
Venue: E. & J. Gallo Valley Oak Ranch, 8886 Orr Road, Galt, CA 95632
Cost: FREE, all are welcome
Description: Following our successful LODI VINEYARD MECHANIZATION SHOWCASE in December 2018, the Lodi Winegrape Commission is teaming up with E. & J. Gallo to offer in-field demonstrations for a variety of mechanization practices. Join us for a tailgate talk to observe mechanical leafing. Confirmed vendors include Blueline, Evolution, and Clemens.
No RSVP necessary – show up if you can!

CD11 LODI IPM NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING
2019-06-04 08:00 - 09:30 | Burgundy Hall – Lodi Grape Festival, 413 E. Lockeford Street, Lodi, 95240, United States
CD11 LODI IPM NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING.
Date: Tuesday, June 4th, 2019
Time: 8:00 – 9:30am
Venue: Burgundy Hall, Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E Lockeford St, Lodi, CA 95240
*note – due to construction on Lockeford St, please enter via Murray/Calaveras Streets*

Cost: FREE, breakfast provided with RSVP
Credits: 1.5 hrs DPR – CE (OTHER) approved
Special Guest: Dr. Akif Escalen, UCCE Plant Pathologist, and Dr. Neil McRoberts, UC Plant Pathologist
Special Topic: Mystery Vine Collapse
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 best IPM strategies and for support with solving viticultural anomalies.
RSVP: Please RSVP to Christina at the Lodi Winegrape Commission: 209.367.4727 or lwwc@lodiwine.com.

EXECUTIVE COMM. MEETING
2019-06-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, 95242, United States
Executive Committee
Meeting Notice and Agenda
Notice Sent & Posted May 23, 2019
The Executive Committee will meet on:
Date: Thursday, June 6, 2019
Time: 10:00AM
Place: Lodi Winegrape Commission Conference Room
2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, CA 95242
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:

Call to order
Roll call and establishment of quorum
Consideration of Minutes from Executive Committee Meeting, 4-18-19
Public Comment on Items Appearing on Agenda (two minutes maximum per person)
Lodi Winegrape Commission Strategic Planning
Producer Audits
2019-20 Budget

Assessment Income Projection
Budget Requests

Agenda Items for Future Meetings
Set Date for Next Meeting
Public Comment on any items not listed on the Agenda (two minutes maximum per person)
Adjourn

Action may be taken on any of the items listed above. Questions regarding the meeting should be directed to Bruce Fry (993-8479) or Stuart Spencer (367-4727). Persons with disabilities needing special accommodation should contact Stuart Spencer, Program Manager, stuart@lodiwine.com at least five days prior to the meeting. This notice and agenda is available on the internet at www.lodigrowers.com.

BUDGET & FINANCE COMM. MEETING
2019-06-06 12:00 - 14:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, 95242, United States
Budget & Finance Committees
Meeting Notice and Agenda
Notice Sent & Posted May 23, 2019
The Executive Committee will meet on:
Date: Thursday, June 6, 2019
Time: 12:00 pm
Place: Lodi Winegrape Commission Conference Room
2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, CA 95242
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:

Call to order
Roll call and establishment of quorum
Consideration of April 11, 2019 meeting minutes.
Public Comment on Items Appearing on Agenda (two minutes maximum per person)
2018/19 Financial Report
2018/2019 Budget
CWEF/LWC Agreements & Financial Review
Agenda Items for Future Meetings
Set Date for Next Meeting
Public Comment on any items not listed on the Agenda (two minutes maximum per person)
Adjourn

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

HVS: VINEYARD TOUR & DINNER AT MONTE ROSSO
2019-06-08 17:00 - 20:00 | Monte Rosso Vineyard, Sonoma, CA, 95476 , United States
Date: Saturday, June 8th, 2019
Time: 5:00 – 8:00pm
Venue: Monte Rosso Vineyard, Sonoma, CA, 95476
Cost: $195 per person
Description: Monte Rosso Vineyard, planted in the 1880s, is a wonder of viticultural history. Perched nearly 2,000 feet above the valley floor, this staggeringly beautiful vineyard was planted in an era without automation, pile-drivers and back-hoes – and limited means to break up and terrace the rock.
Monte Rosso’s 575 acres lie on the last high flank of the Mayacamas Range. The bright-red, iron-rich soils that give the vineyard its name impart a remarkable perfume to all varieties of grapes from this vineyard’s 125+ year old vines.
Join us on Saturday, June 8th for a tour of this renowned property followed by dinner alongside the vines, paired with a versatile portfolio of wines from Monte Rosso Vineyard produced over the last four decades.
Additional Information: Tickets include shuttle service between parking location in Glen Ellen and Monte Rosso Vineyard, an informational tour of Monte Rosso, and a delicious dinner paired with wines from the vineyard dating back decades.
Stay tuned for additional details to follow!
Registration: Please purchase tickets on the event webpage.
For questions: Please contact the Historic Vineyard Society at 707.494.1667 or info@historicvineyardsociety.org.

LODI WINE COUNTRY COMM. MEETING
2019-06-10 09:00 - 10:30 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, 95242, United States
Lodi Wine Country Committee
Meeting Notice and Agenda
Sent & Posted May 31, 2019
The Lodi Winegrape Commission’s Lodi Wine Country Committee will meet:
Date: Monday, June 10, 2019
Time: 9:00 AM
Place: LWC Conference Room, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, CA 95242
The agenda for this meeting is as follows:

Call to order
Roll call and establishment of quorum
Review of May 6, 2019 notes
Approval of minutes from April 8, 2019
Public Comment on Items Appearing on the Agenda
Strategic Plan – Committee Responsibilities
2018/2019 Scheduled Winery Road Shows

Dress Up Wine Down (May 11, 2019)
Aspen 2019 (June 12-15, 2019)
Nashville Food & Wine Festival (Sept 20 & 21, 2019)
San Diego Bay Food & Wine Festival (November 16, 2019)

ZinFest 2019
Lodi Wine & Chocolate 2020
2018-19 Year-to-Date Budget Review
2019-20 Budget
Report from other Committees
Public Comment on Items Not Appearing on the Agenda
Agenda Items for Future Meetings
Set Next Meeting Date
Adjourn

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

LODI RULES COMM. MEETING
2019-06-10 12:00 - 14:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States
LODI WINEGRAPE COMMISSION
LODI RULES COMMITTEE
NOTICE AND AGENDA
Sent and posted on May 28th, 2019
Date: Monday, June 10th, 2019
Time: 12:00 PM
Place: Lodi Winegrape Commission Conference Room, 2545 W. Turner Rd., Lodi CA 95242
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:

Call to order
Roll call and establishment of quorum
Consideration of the February 25th, 2019 meeting minutes
Public comment on items appearing on the agenda (2-minute limit per person)
Program updates:

Marketing & Promotions – video, materials, website, events
Winery communications
Protected Harvest and SureHarvest news
Pesticide Risk Model for 2020 certification year & beyond

FY2018-2019 Budget review & FY2019-2020 Budget request
Brief reports from other Lodi Winegrape Commission Committees, focusing on LODI RULES connections:

Grower Marketing
Lodi Wine Country
Research, Education, & Communications

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

Action may be taken on any of the items listed above. Questions regarding the meeting should be directed to Aaron Shinn (209-747-9595) or Stuart Spencer (209-367-4727). Persons with disabilities needing special accommodation should contact Stuart Spencer, Program Manager, stuart@lodiwine.com at least five days prior to the meeting. This notice and agenda is available on the internet in Upcoming Meetings and Events on www.lodigrowers.com.

SOCIAL MEDIA MONDAY
2019-06-10 16:00 - 17:00 | Lodi Wine & Visitor Center, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, CA, United States
Date: Monday, June 10th, 2019
Time: 4:00 – 5:00pm
Venue: Lodi Wine & Visitor Center, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, CA 95242
Cost: FREE, all are welcome
Description: Need help with social media? You can find Julie in the Lodi Wine & Visitor Center on the second Monday of each month (unless it is a holiday, then it will be the third Monday) from 4-5pm, ready to help you navigate the world of social media. Julie can help you set up an Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn account.
For questions: Please contact Julie at the Lodi Winegrape Commission: 209.367.4727.

UC DAVIS: MORE THAN YIELD: RUSSELL RANCH FIELD DAY.
2019-06-12 08:00 - 13:30 | Russell Ranch Sustainable Agriculture Facility, Kinsella Lane, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
Date: Wednesday, June 12th, 2019
Time: 8:00am – 1:30pm
Venue: Russell Ranch Sustainable Agriculture Facility, Kinsella Lane, Davis, CA 95616
Cost: FREE, Snacks, refreshments, and lunch will be provided.
Credits: 3.0 hrs CEU credits applied for
Description: Since 1994, the Russell Ranch Sustainable Agriculture Facility has hosted an Annual Field Day to share research findings related to pressing topics in California agriculture. Field days feature tours of Russell Ranch, in-field presentations of research projects, panel discussions with growers, and a poster session to learn about the variety of research and outreach on the year’s topic. Please click here for the event flyer.
Registration: Please register on the event website here.

ASEV: 70TH NATIONAL CONFERENCE
2019-06-17 - 2019-06-19 | Napa Valley Marriott Hotel, 3425 Solano Ave, Napa, CA, 94558, United States
Date: Monday, June 17th – Thursday, June 20th 2019
Time: For the full schedule of events please click here.
Venue: Napa Valley Marriott Hotel, 3425 Solano Ave, Napa, CA 94558
Cost: For registration pricing please click here.
Description: Open to all industry and academic representatives, the ASEV National Conferenceprovides an ideal opportunity for networking among members of all U.S. wine and grape regions, as well as international experts and professionals.
Registration: Please register on the event website here.

USDA: MONARCH CONSERVATION FIELD DAY
2019-06-20 09:30 - 12:00 | Lockeford Plant Materials Center, 21001 N. Elliott Rd., Lockeford, CA, 95237, United States
Date: Thursday, June 20th, 2019
Time: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Venue: Lockeford Plant Materials Center, 21001 N. Elliott Rd., Lockeford, CA 95237
Cost: Free, Coffee and snacks provided by Xerces Society
Description: Join Angela Laws, Kitty Bolte, and Jessa Cruz of the Xerces Society for this field day on Monarch Conservation. Topics covered include monarch biology, plants monarchs need, monarch conservation strategies and priorities, and more. View the event flyer here.
Agenda:
9:30 am: Welcome to the USDA Plant Material Center, Margaret Smither-Kopperl, PMC Manager.
9:35 am: Overview of Monarch Biology, Migration and Declines, Angela Laws, Monarch and Pollinator Ecologist, Xerces Society.
10:05 am: Monarchs and the Plants they Need, Patrick Reynolds, Manager, Hedgerow Farms.
10:25 am: Lockeford PMC Milkweed Study and Monarch Nectary Planting, Jessa Kay Cruz, Senior Pollinator Conservation Specialist, Xerces Society, and Valerie Bullard, PMC Agronomist.
11:05 – Milkweeds and Monarch Butterflies for the Home Garden, Christann Roy.
11:25 – Monarch Conservation and NRCS Strategies and Priorities, Tom Moore, NRCS State Biologist.
11:40 – Conservation Planning for Monarchs, Kat Prince, Pollination Conservation Planner/ NRCS Partner Biologist.
11:55 – Wrap up, Jessa Kay Cruz.
RSVP: to Shawn.Vue@usda.gov if you plan to attend.
For more information or to arrange for any special needs call 209.867.3110.

LWC BOARD MEETING
2019-06-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Cellar Room – Wine & Roses Hotel, 2505 W Turner Rd, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States
Lodi Winegrape Commission
Meeting Notice and Agenda
Sent and Posted June 7, 2019
The Lodi Winegrape Commission will hold a public meeting as follows:
Date: Thursday, June 20, 2019
Time: 2:00 P.M.
Place: Cellar Room, Wine & Roses
2505 W. Turner Road, Lodi, CA 95242
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:

Call to order
Roll call and establishment of quorum
Review and Approval of the April 18, 2019 Minutes

Action Item

Financial Report, February 2019

Action Item – Appointment of Auditing Firm for FY 2018-19

Public Comment on Items Appearing on the Agenda (two minutes maximum per person)
Chairman’s Report

Board Election Results
Appointment of Nominating Committee

Consideration of FY 2018-19 Budget

Action Item

Consideration of FY 2018-19 Assessment Rate

Action Item

Executive Director’s Report
Future Lodi Winegrape Commission Direction

Organizational Restructuring
Committee Assignments
Transparency

Reports of Committees

Executive Committee
Grower Marketing

Action Item

Lodi Rules
Research/Education/Communication
Lodi Wine Country

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 Bruce Fry (209-993-8479) or Stuart Spencer (209-367-4727). Persons with disabilities needing special accommodation should contact Stuart Spencer, Executive Director at 209-367-4727 or stuart@lodiwine.com at least five days prior to the meeting. This notice and agenda is available on the internet in Upcoming Meetings and Events on www.lodigrowers.com.

LODI VINEYARD AND WINE SYMPOSIUM VIP DINNER
2019-06-26 18:00 - 21:00 | Michael David Winery, 4580 W Highway 12, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States
Date: Wednesday, June 26th, 2019
Time: 6:00pm Reception, 7:00pm Dinner
Venue: Michael David Winery, 4580 West Highway 12, Lodi, CA 95242
Cost: $150 per person (not included in Wine Economics Symposium registration)
Description: Join us at Michael David Winery to network with VIP attendees, speakers and key members of the Lodi wine industry to kick-off the forth annual Lodi Vineyard and Wine Economics Symposium. An elegant dinner prepared by the Wine & Roses culinary team.
Registration: Check back soon for more information. Event website can be found here.

LODI VINEYARD AND WINE ECONOMICS SYMPOSIUM
2019-06-27 | Wines and Roses Conference Center, 2505 W. TURNER ROAD, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States
Date: Thursday, June 27th, 2019
Time: 8:00am – 4:30pm
Venue: Wine & Roses Conference Center, 2505 West Turner Road, Lodi CA 95242
Cost: $345.00 per person
Description: Don’t miss the fourth annual economic and financial conference for growers and wineries in Lodi and its surrounding regions. This year’s event will open with a presentation of the past results of the 2019 Survey of Vineyard Economics Issues and Trends in Lodi and surrounding regions, presented by wine industry veteran and advisor, Brad Alderson.
Sessions throughout the day will present valuable insights and address pressing issues for Lodi wineries and vineyards, developed under the expert guidelines of the 2019 Advisory Board:
Brad Alderson: wine and winery consultant
Amy Blagg: Lodi Grape Growers
Stephanie Bolton: Lodi Winegrape Commission
Bruce Fry: Mohr-Fry Ranches
Craig Ledbetter: Vino Farms, LLC
Clifford Ohmart: SureHarvest
Galen Schmiedt: Wilbur-Ellis
Stuart Spencer: Lodi Winegrape Commission
Ken Wilson: Wilson Farms
Agenda: For the full day agenda please follow this link to to event website.
Registration: Please register on the event website here.
For sponsorship information: Please contact Waunice at worchid@winebusiness.com

LODI WINE COUNTRY COMM. MEETING
2019-07-08 09:00 - 11:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, 95242, United States
WINERY MARKETING COMMITTEE
NOTICE & AGENDA
Sent & Posted June 25, 2019
Date: Monday, July 8, 2019
Time: 9:00 AM
Place: LWC Conference Room, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, CA 95242
The agenda for this meeting is as follows:

Call to order
Roll call and establishment of quorum
Consideration of June 10, 2019 minutes
Public Comment on Items Appearing on the Agenda (2 min limit per person)
Brand Lodi – New Campaign
2018/2019 Scheduled Winery Road Shows

Aspen 2019 (June 12-15, 2019)
Nashville Food & Wine Festival (Sept 20 & 21, 2019)
San Diego Bay Food & Wine Festival (November 16, 2019)

Lodi Wine & Chocolate 2020
Hospitality Certificate
FY 2019-20 Budget Review to Date
Report from other LWC Committees
Public Comment on Items Not Appearing on the Agenda (2 min limit per person)
Agenda Items for Future Meetings
Set Next Meeting Date
Adjourn

Action may be taken on any of the above items. Questions regarding the meeting can be directed to Lodi Wine Country Committee Chairman, Steve Felton (209.810.5258) or Stuart Spencer (209.367.4727). Persons with disabilities needing special accommodation should contact the Lodi Winegrape Commission (209.367.4727) at least five days prior to the meeting. This notice and agenda is available on the internet at www.lodigrowers.com in the Calendar.

CD11 LODI IPM NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING
2019-07-09 08:00 - 09:30 | Burgundy Hall – Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford Street, Lodi
CD11 LODI IPM NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING.
Date: Tuesday, July 9th, 2019 *second Tuesday this month only*
Time: 8:00 – 9:30am
Venue: Burgundy Hall, Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E Lockeford St, Lodi, CA 95240
Cost: FREE, breakfast provided with RSVP
Credits: 1.5 hrs DPR – CE (OTHER) applied for
Special Topic: Rodents, including gophers and ground squirrels
Special Guest: Dr. Roger Baldwin, Wildlife Specialist, 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 best IPM strategies and for support with solving viticultural anomalies.
RSVP: Please RSVP to Christina at the Lodi Winegrape Commission: 209.367.4727 or lwwc@lodiwine.com.

REC COMM. MEETING
2019-07-09 12:00 - 14:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, 95242, United States
LODI WINEGRAPE COMMISSION
RESEARCH, EDUCATION, & COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE
NOTICE AND AGENDA
Sent and posted June 18, 2019
Date: Tuesday, July 9, 2019
Time: 12pm
Place: Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 W. Turner Road, Lodi, CA 95242
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:

Call to order
Roll call and establishment of quorum
Consideration of the May 21st, 2019 minutes
Public comment on items appearing on the agenda (2 min limit per person)
LWC Strategic Plan – Committee responsibilities:

By-law updates
Attendance
Committee make-up

Grower education programs:

Review of recent meetings
Ideas for future outreach meetings

Grower communications
Winegrape research in Crush District 11:

Research projects and focus group updates
Potential district-wide projects
Mystery Vine Collapse

Weather Network services
Demonstration Vineyard
Farm Advisor position

UC Extension update

FY2019-20 Budget review to date
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 above items. Questions regarding the meeting can be directed to Research and Education Committee Chairman Larry Whitted (209.327.6472) or Stephanie Bolton (209.367.4727). Persons with disabilities needing special accommodation should contact the Lodi Winegrape Commission (209.367.4727) at least five days prior to the meeting. This notice and agenda is available on the internet at www.lodigrowers.com in the Calendar.

LWC + E & J Gallo: GRAPEVINE ROOTSTOCK FIELD DAY.
2019-07-11 08:30 - 13:00 | CA
LWC + E & J Gallo: GRAPEVINE ROOTSTOCK FIELD DAY.

Date: Thursday, July 11th, 2019

Time: 7:30am – 1:00pm, lunch provided *note earlier start time*

Venue: Parking/starting point is E & J Gallo Liberty Ranch, corner of Acampo Rd & 21101 N Kennefick Rd, Acampo, CA 95220 (a shuttle service will move attendees around during the morning so please arrive on time)

Cost: FREE, all are welcome

Speakers & Topics:

Dr. Peter Cousins (Gallo) – NSF project on rootstocks & climate change

Paul Verdegaal (UCCE Emeritus) – Liberty rootstock trial

Dr. Zoe Migicovsky (Dalhousie University) – Liberty rootstock trial (NSF)

Dr. Keith Striegler (Gallo) – Liberty rootstock trial

Dr. Andy Walker (UC Davis) – GRN rootstocks

Dr. Jean Dodson Peterson (Cal Poly) – rootstock trials

Dr. Karl Lund (UCCE Madera) – nematode-resistant rootstock trial

George Zhuang (UCCE Fresno) – rootstock salinity trial

Description: Rootstock selection plays a large role in the success of a vineyard. Join us for in-field discussions with Dr. Andy Walker, Dr. Peter Cousins, and other experts as we take a closer look at the decades-long Gallo Liberty Ranch trial (Cabernet Sauvignon & Chardonnay on various rootstocks) and a GRN rootstock trial (Malbec). Guests will park and start the morning at Liberty Ranch on the corner of Acampo Rd & N Kennefick Rd, moving to another vineyard to view the GRN trial via a shuttle, and ending the event at the Gallo office for lunch.

RSVP (needed for shuttle & lunch headcount) by July 8th: Please RSVP to Christina at the Lodi Winegrape Commission, 209.367.4727 or lwwc@lodiwine.com.

UC DAVIS: ESTABLISHING & MANAGING A SMALL VINEYARD.
2019-07-11 09:00 - 2019-07-12 16:00 | Springhill Suites Napa Valley, 101 Gateway Rd E, Napa, CA, 94558, United States
Dates: Thursday July 11th – Friday July 12th, 2019
Time: Thursday July 11th: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, Friday July 12th: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Venue: Springhill Suites Napa Valley, Chardonnay Room, 101 Gateway Rd E, Napa, CA, 94558
Cost: $585 per person, Lunch and morning refreshments provided both days
Description: Learn to establish and manage profitable small vineyards with in-depth instruction and hands-on learning in this workshop designed for the grape grower, winemaker, viticulturist and apprentice viticulturist in the heart of Napa Valley at our Oakville Experiment Station.
Day one topics include:

Site selection to avoid frost and freeze events
Site preparation and amendment
Trellis selection to manage vineyard vigor
Soil preparation and amendments to ensure profitability
Cultural practices focusing on practical aspects of management
Irrigation system design and simplified irrigation scheduling for productivity
Quality and harvesting decisions

Day two will be spent in the vineyard, examining vineyard instruction on trellis types, pruning, irrigation system design and sprayer calibration.
Please dress appropriately for the vineyard sessions with closed-toe shoes, long sleeve shirts and pants. Space is limited. Early enrollment is encouraged.
Instructor: Sahap Kurtural, Ph.D., is an associate Cooperative Extension specialist in viticulture with the Department of Viticulture and Enology. He is headquartered at the department’s Oakville Station, a 40-acre research vineyard in Napa Valley. Kurtural received his Ph.D. in plant biology from Southern Illinois University Carbondale. He was an associate professor in viticulture and enology at Fresno State before joining the UC Davis faculty in 2015.
To Register and for more information on the course please click here.

ASEV-EASTERN SECTION: NELSON J. SHAULIS SYMPOSIUM: DIGITAL VITICULTURE
2019-07-16 - 2019-07-18 | Hobart and William Smith Colleges, 337 Pulteney Street, Geneva, NY, 14456, United States
Date: Tuesday July 16th – Thursday July 18th 2019
Time: The agenda will be announced at a later date, please check back for updates.
Venue: Hobart and William Smith Colleges, 337 Pulteney Street, Geneva, NY, 14456
Description: A special field day and symposium entitled “Digital Viticulture: New Tools for Precision Management” will be featured as part of the annual American Society of Viticulture and Enology- Eastern Section conference at Hobart and William Smith Colleges in Geneva, NY on July 16 through July 18.
The two-day program and field tour will bring together suppliers, researchers, and growers to explore the tools and concepts of precision viticulture. New technologies, such as inexpensive sensors, digital imaging, geographical information systems, and precision machinery are converging to make precision viticulture possible. This field tour and symposium will focus on tools, concepts, and platforms for putting it all together for managing vineyards.
“Nelson Shaulis and others developed principles of vine physiology that form the basis of modern viticulture over the past 50 years”, said Tim Martinson, Senior extension associate with Cornell University. “Yet growers have lacked the tools to apply these principles on a vine by vine basis until now. New precision ag technologies are finally making it possible to vary management within a vineyard to achieve management goals.”
Field demonstrations on Wednesday, July 17 will include variable-rate shoot thinning, mechanical crop estimation, yield monitors, sensors for measuring soil and canopy characteristics, UAV and tractor-mounted imaging systems, and tools for canopy management.
The Shaulis Symposium on July 18 will focus on applying viticultural principles to address within-vineyard variability. Four sessions will cover the three-step process of implementing precision management: Measure, Model, and Manage.

Session 1: Physiology of vine balance and precision viticulture
Session 2: Metrics for management: Sensors, drones, satellites, and analytical equipment
Session 3: Models for management: Distilling a flood of data to practical tools for deciding ‘what I need to do and where’.
Session 4: Examples from around the world.

The ASEV-ES technical meeting, featuring presentations on Enology and Viticulture from students and faculty of the Eastern Section, will take place on Tuesday July 16.
The symposium will include lunch and reception. The event flyer can be found here.
Registration: Options for each day are available. Conference, Vineyard Tour, and Symposium information is available at www.asev-es.org.

UC DAVIS: BIOLOGICAL CONTROL FOR MITES AND USING PERMANENT GROUNDCOVER MEETING
2019-07-16 08:30 - 12:00 | Shake Ridge Ranch, 14885 Shake Ridge Rd, Sutter Creek, CA, 95685, United States
Date: Tuesday, July 16th, 2019
Time: 8:30am – 12:00pm
Venue: Shake Ridge Ranch, 14885 Shake Ridge Rd., Sutter Creek. Take Gopher Flat Rd. to Shake Ridge
Cost: FREE
Credits: 2.5 hrs DPR – CE (OTHER) applied for
Who Should Attend: Vineyard owners and managers, consultants and PCA’s
Description: Biological control uses natural enemies, either augmented (released) or conserved, to help manage pests. Shake Ridge has been releasing 6-spotted thrips to manage spider mites for several years-we will see the natural enemies and the release and talk about biological control in the vineyard, the pests targeted, and how to make sure your releases work. We will discuss and look for spider mites as well as Virginia Creeper leafhopper.

Permanent groundcover is perennial and includes cover under the vine. Shake Ridge has moved from an every-other row discing program to permanent cover. We’ll discuss how this can be beneficial for conserving soil, and some of the challenges when using permanent covers.

Presentation topics

Biological control-how to use it in your vineyard
Natural enemies and key pests targeted-2 spotted spider mites
Virginia Creeper leafhoppers-biology, ID, life cycle, native parasitoids
Permanent groundcover-benefits and challenges

Instructor: Ann Kraemer
RSVP online HERE. Or call Robin Cleveland at 530.621.5528. Please RSVP by July 12. If we don’t have enough RSVP’s the meeting will be cancelled.

LWC BOARD MEETING
2019-07-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Cellar Room – Wine & Roses Hotel
Lodi Winegrape Commission
Meeting Notice and Agenda
Sent and Posted July 8, 2019
The Lodi Winegrape Commission will hold a public meeting as follows:
Date: Thursday, July 18, 2019
Time: 2:00 P.M.
Place: Cellar Room, Wine & Roses, 2505 W. Turner Road, Lodi, CA 95242
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:

Call to order
Roll call and establishment of quorum
Review and Approval of the June 20, 2019 Minutes

Action Item

Public Comment on Items Appearing on the Agenda (two minutes maximum per person)
Financial Report
Chairman’s Report
Report of the Nominating Committee

Action Item – Election of Officers for FY 2018-19

Consideration of Agreements between LWC and CWEF

Action Item – Approve Agreement for Management Services
Action Item – Approve Agreement for Promotional Services
Action Item – Approve Agreement for Event Management, 2018-19

Executive Director’s Report
Future Lodi Winegrape Commission Direction

Organizational Restructuring
Committee Assignments
Transparency

Reports of Committees

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

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 Bruce Fry (209-993-8479) or Stuart Spencer (209-367-4727). Persons with disabilities needing special accommodation should contact Stuart Spencer, Executive Director at 209-367-4727 or stuart@lodiwine.com at least five days prior to the meeting.

EASTERN SAN JOAQUIN GROUNDWATER AUTHORITY: INFORMATIONAL MEETING
2019-07-18 17:00 - 20:00 | Robert J. Cabral Agricultural Center, 2101 East Earhart Av, Stockton, CA, United States
Date: Thursday, July 18th, 2019
Time: 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Venue: Robert J. Cabral Agricultural Center, 2101 E. Earhart Ave., Stockton, CA, 95206
Description: The Eastern San Joaquin Groundwater Authority is hosting a series of informational meetings, open to the public, to provide updates on local efforts to meet the state goals set forth in the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). The Eastern San Joaquin Groundwater Authority is developing a Groundwater Sustainability Plan that reflects local needs and conditions and prioritizes local control over water resources. To view the meeting information, please click here.
For questions, please call 209.468.3089 or e-mail info@esjgroundwater.org

LDGGA: DONATE BLOOD IN HONOR OF KRIS GUTIERREZ
2019-07-19 10:00 - 16:00 | Burgundy Hall – Lodi Grape Festival, 413 E. Lockeford Street, Lodi, 95240, United States
Date: Friday, July 19th, 2019
Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Venue: Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, Burgundy Hall, 413 E. Lockeford St., Lodi, CA, 95240
Description: Last summer, LDGGA Director and past President Kris Gutierrez of KG Vineyard Management was diagnosed with Leukemia. Kris continues to fight this battle with the support of his family, friends, and the Lodi winegrape community. Kris’ illness brings to light the need for blood donation in our community. Please join us at the 2nd Annual LDGGA Blood Drive in his honor.
For an appointment, please click here and use sponsor code: LDGGA

LODI HARVEST SAFETY SEMINAR
2019-07-23 07:30 - 13:30 | Lodi Grape Festival, 413 E. Lockeford Street, Lodi, CA, United States
Date: Tuesday, July 23rd, 2019
Agenda:
7:30am Registration
8:00am Seminars
12:30pm Lunch
Venue: Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E Lockeford St, Lodi CA 95240
English Session: Burgundy Hall, Spanish Session: Jackson Hall
Cost: FREE of charge to Crush District 11 grape growers and their employees. Lunch is provided.
Description: Please join Lodi District Grape Growers and the Lodi Winegrape Commission for the Lodi Grape Harvest Safety Seminar! Topics include Mechanical Harvester Safety, Night Work Considerations, Cal OSHA Update, and Heat Illness Prevention. For the event flyer please click HERE.
RSVP by July 19th: Please RSVP to the Lodi District Grape Growers Association, 209.339.8246 or info@ldgga.org. Please specify English or Spanish session with your RSVP.

BIOCONTROL FAMILY FIELD DAY
2019-07-25 18:00 - 19:30 | Michael David Winery, 4580 W Highway 12, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States
BIOCONTROL FAMILY FIELD DAY.
Date: Thursday, July 25th, 2019
Time: 6:00 – 7:30pm
Venue: Michael David Winery, 4580 West Highway 12, Lodi CA 95242
Cost: FREE, please RSVP
Description: Please round up the whole family and join the Lodi Winegrape Commission to learn about biocontrol in the vineyard. This event is part of a Western SARE funded project to demonstrate the use of beneficial insects and pheromone mating disruption in our vineyards. Biocontrol methods help protect our vines against vine mealybugs, an invasive pest that spreads leafroll virus. Parabug will demonstrate their drone that flies over farms to release beneficial insects. We’ll also have ice cream, beverages, and games to increase the fun factor!
RSVP by July 23rd: Please RSVP to Christina at the Lodi Winegrape Commission, 209.367.4727 or lwwc@lodiwine.com.

UC DAVIS: SUCCESSFUL HOME WINEMAKING.
2019-07-27 08:30 - 15:30 | DaVinci, 1632 DaVinci Court, Davis, CA, 95618, United States
Date: Saturday, July 27th, 2019
Time: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Venue: DaVinci, 1632 DaVinci Court, Davis, CA, 95618
Cost: $210 per person
Description: Receive an overview of all phases of home wine production in this course designed for beginning home winemakers with little or no experience. Learn about fermentation theory, yeasts and starter cultures, white and red wine production, common problems, sanitation and cleaning agents, and equipment suitable for small-scale wine production. This is an excellent overview for anyone considering making wine for the first time this season.
Instructor: Melissa Pellini studied enology and viticulture at the Fondazione Edmund Mach/Università di Trento/Università di Udine in Italy and communications at Santa Clara University. She has marketing and sales know-how, as well as hands-on experience working in an enological lab, winery and vineyard. Pellini is particularly interested in organic, biodynamic and sustainable viticulture.
To Register and for more information on the course please click here.

UC DAVIS: OAKVILLE STATION SEMINAR SERIES DEPARTMENT OF VITICULTURE AND ENOLOGY
2019-08-02 13:00 - 17:30 | UC Davis Oakville Research Station, 1380 Oakville Grade Road, Oakville, CA, 94562, United States
Date: Friday, August 2nd, 2019
Time: 1:00pm to 5:30pm
Venue: Oakville Experimental Station, 1380 Oakville Grade Road, Oakville, California 94562
Cost: $50 per person
Description: Please join us for another in the 2019 Season Oakville Station Seminar Series on Friday, August 2, 2019. These seminars are designed to give a grower friendly updates on research projects that are underway at the UC Davis Oakville Station. This year’s program will highlight yield estimation, viticultural zoning using proximal sensing and C13 analysis, trellis design for mechanization, updates on virus diseases, crop load management, autonomous cultivation in vineyards and many more relevant topics. The programs will conclude with an Oakville BBQ, so please bring a bottle from your vineyard to share. Registration is required, due to limited space in our conference room. We look forward to seeing you at the Station.
To Register by credit card please click here. For more information or for any questions, please contact Kaan Kurtural (UCCE Extension Viticultural Specialist in Oakville) at skkurtural@ucdavis.edu

LODI WINE COUNTRY COMM. MEETING
2019-08-05 09:00 - 11:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, 95242, United States
WINERY MARKETING COMMITTEE
NOTICE & AGENDA
Sent & Posted July 25, 2019
Date: Monday, August 5, 2019
Time: 9:00 AM
Place: LWC Conference Room, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, CA 95242
The agenda for this meeting is as follows:

Call to order
Roll call and establishment of quorum
Consideration of July 8, 2019 minutes
Public Comment on Items Appearing on the Agenda (2 min limit per person)
Brand Lodi – New Campaign
2018/2019 Scheduled Winery Road Shows

Nashville Food & Wine Festival (Sept 20 & 21, 2019)
San Diego Bay Food & Wine Festival (November 16, 2019)

Hospitality Certificate
Lodi Wine & Chocolate 2020
FY 2019-20 Budget Review to Date
Report from other LWC Committees
Public Comment on Items Not Appearing on the Agenda (2 min limit per person)
Agenda Items for Future Meetings
Set Next Meeting Date
Adjourn

Action may be taken on any of the above items. Questions regarding the meeting can be directed to Lodi Wine Country Committee Chairman, Steve Felton (209.810.5258) or Stuart Spencer (209.367.4727). Persons with disabilities needing special accommodation should contact the Lodi Winegrape Commission (209.367.4727) at least five days prior to the meeting. This notice and agenda is available on the internet at www.lodigrowers.com in the Calendar.

CD11 LODI IPM NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING
2019-08-06 08:00 - 09:30 | Burgundy Hall – Lodi Grape Festival, 413 E. Lockeford Street, Lodi, 95240, United States
CD11 LODI IPM NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING
Date: Tuesday, August 6th, 2019
Time: 8:00 – 9:30am
Venue: Burgundy Hall, Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E Lockeford St, Lodi, CA 95240
Cost: FREE, breakfast provided with RSVP
Credits: 1.5 hrs DPR – CE (OTHER) approved
Special Guest: Dr. Jhalendra Rijal, UC IPM
Special Topic: Invasive Pests
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 best IPM strategies and for support with solving viticultural anomalies.
RSVP: Please RSVP to Christina at the Lodi Winegrape Commission: 209.367.4727 or lwwc@lodiwine.com.
