Lodi Growers

Joint Exec & Finance Mtg (2/10)
2015-02-10 09:00 - 11:00 UTC | Lodi Winegrape Commission
For Download: LWC Exec Finance Mins 12-15-2014
Joint Executive and Finance Committee
Meeting Notice and Agenda
Sent & Posted January 26, 2015
The Finance Committee will meet:
Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Time: 9:00 A.M.
Place: Lodi Winegrape Commission Conference Room
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. Approval of Minutes from Executive Committee, December 15, 2014
4. Consideration of funding for Lodi Wine & Visitor Center
5. Other Items at the Pleasure of the Committee
6. Set date for next meeting
7. Adjourn
Action may be taken on any of the items listed above. Questions regarding the meeting should be directed to Craig Ledbetter (334-6975) or Camron King (367-4727). This notice and agenda is available on the internet at www.lodiwine.com in Grower News Meetings and Events.

LDGGA ERISA Mtg (2/12)
2015-02-12 09:30 - 11:00 UTC | Burgundy Hall – Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford Street, Lodi
Break fast Meeting: Understanding ERISA
February 12, 2015, 9:30 am
Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, Burgundy Hall 413 E Lockeford St, Lodi, CA
Hosted by MCV Insurance Producers
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) is a piece of legislation that affects every business that offers benefits to their employees. It has recently expanded to include new health laws. The Department of Labor is auditing small and large business alike. Understanding ERISA requirements is critical to employers, as non-compliance with the law can lead to a daily fine. The seminar will explain what the Department of Labor is looking for when they perform their audits and how employers can comply with the law. If you are an employer who offers benefits to your employees, you need to be at this seminar.
RSVP directly to MCV Insurance at www.mcvins.com or 209-334-4242.

GPM Part V: Nematode (2/19)
2015-02-19 09:00 - 10:30 UTC | Burgundy Hall – Lodi Grape Festival Grounds
Grape Pest Management Meeting: Part V
Nematodes
February 19, 2015 9:00 am – 10:30 pm
Burgundy Hall
Lodi Grape Festival Grounds
413 Lockeford Street, Lodi
9:00am – 9:45 The Local Perspective
 Paul Verdegaal, UCCE Viticulture Farm Advisor, San Joaquin County
 Paul will give an update on nematodes and other local pests.
9:45am – 10:30 Vertebrate Pest Management
 Andy Walker, UC Davis Enology & Viticulture
 Andy will give an overview of vineyard nematodes, and prevention and control practices.
This is the fifth in a year-long series of educational meetings that will focus on selected chapters from the book Grape Pest Management. (For more information on the series see the August, 2014 Lodi Grower Newsletter.) Crush District 11 growers and others working in pest management who attend the series will receive a copy, compliments of the Lodi Winegrape Commission. E-reader version will also be available. Out-of-district growers and others can purchase the book at a 30% discount for $70.00 (retail $100.00).
1.5 hours of CCA and 1.5 hours of DPR continuing education credits have been applied for.
RSVP to molly@lodiwine.com or (209) 367-4727.

Joint Exec/Fin Cont'd (2/19)
2015-02-19 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | Lodi Winegrape Commission
Joint Executive and Finance Committee
Meeting Notice and Agenda
Continuation Notice Sent & Posted February 10, 2015
The Joint Executive and Finance Committee will continue their February 10th meeting on:
Date: Thursday, February 19, 2015
Time: 1:00 P.M.
Place: Lodi Winegrape Commission Conference Room
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. Approval of Minutes from Executive Committee, December 15, 2014
4. Consideration of funding for Lodi Wine & Visitor Center
5. Other Items at the Pleasure of the Committee
6. Set date for next meeting
7. Adjourn
Action may be taken on any of the items listed above. Questions regarding the meeting should be directed to Craig Ledbetter (334-6975) or Camron King (367-4727). This notice and agenda is available on the internet at www.lodiwine.com in Grower News Meetings and Events.

LWC Board Mtg (2/19)
2015-02-19 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Cellar Room, Wine & Roses Hotel, 2505 W. Turner Road, Lodi
Lodi Winegrape Commission
Meeting Notice and Agenda
Sent and Posted February 9, 2015
The Lodi Winegrape Commission will meet:
Date: Thursday, February 19, 2015
Time: 2:00 P.M.
Place: The Cellar Room, Wine & Roses, 2505 West Turner Road, Lodi, CA
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
1. Call to order
2. Roll call and establishment of quorum
3. Review of the January 15, 2015 Minutes
• Action Item
4. Financial Report, January 2015
• Action Item
5. Chairman’s Report
6. Report of Committees
• Bylaws and Policy Review Ad Hoc Committee
a. Progress update
• Executive Committee – Action Item
a. Visitor Center project
• Grower Marketing
• Lodi Rules
• Research/Education/Communication
• Lodi Wine Country
7. Executive Director’s Report
8. Report of other organizations
• California Wine Education Foundation
• San Joaquin County Farm Bureau
• Lodi District Grape Growers Association
9. Closed session to discuss pending litigation. Pursuant to Section 11126(e) of the California Government Code.
10. Closed session regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation of performance, or dismissal of an employee pursuant to Section 11126(a) of the California Government Code.
11. Return to open session.
12. Set next meeting date.
13. 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 Camron King (209-367-4727) or Craig Ledbetter (209-334-6975). The notice and agenda is available on the internet at www.lodiwine.com in the Grower News, Meetings and Events section.
Lodi Winegrape Commission
Meeting Minutes – DRAFT
January 15, 2015
The Lodi Winegrape Commission met on Thursday, January 15, 2015 in the Cellar Room at Wine & Roses, 2505 West Turner Road, Lodi, CA 95242.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Craig Ledbetter at 2:05 pm.
Roll was called. In attendance were Chairman Craig Ledbetter, John Anagnos, Lee Caton (acting as Commissioner for Stanton Lange for the start of the meeting), Kevin Delu, Bruce Fry, John Graffigna, Stanton Lange (joined the meeting at 2:15 pm), Robert Lauchland, Galen Schmiedt and Todd Williams (acting as Commissioner for Ed Van Diemen). Alternates present were Kendra Altnow, Pieter den Hartog, Ben Kolber, Richard Lauchland, and John Shinn. Others present were Kathy Diaz-Cretu, ex-officio representing the California Department of Food & Agriculture and California Wine Education Foundation Vice Chair Steve Quashnick. Staff present: Camron King, Executive Director and Stuart Spencer, LWC Program Manager. A quorum was established.
Minutes of the December 18, 2014 meeting were approved on a motion by Robert Lauchland/Fry. (Exhibit A). The aye votes were: Anagnos, Caton, Delu, Fry, Graffigna, Robert Lauchland, Ledbetter, Schmiedt and Williams. There were no “no” votes. Motion carried.
Financial Report – The Financial Statement for December 2014 and the 2nd Quarter of the 2014-15 fiscal year were presented and discussed by Treasurer Galen Schmiedt (Exhibit B). On a motion by Graffigna/Williams, the financial reports were accepted by the board. The aye votes were: Anagnos, Delu, Fry, Graffigna, Lange, Robert Lauchland, Ledbetter, Schmiedt and Williams. There were no “no” votes. Motion carried.
King also provided a detail of voluntary winery contributions to the Commission’s efforts. He noted that these are back of the envelope numbers and that staff is continuing to work on a survey to begin to get more specific numbers and details for the board to consider. The report is as follows:
2013-14 Winery Contributions $ 74,792.00
2013-14 Assessments from Lodi Wineries $ 63,532.28
2013-14 Net Event Income $152,000.00
Total: $290,324.28
King also noted that at the end of the 2013-14 fiscal year $7,298 went into the Commission account, whereas the budget had projected a shortfall of $4,083. A difference of $11,381.00.
Chairman’s Report – Ledbetter reported that he will be travelling to New York for media visits on the way to the Boston Wine Expo with staff in February. He reported that the Boston Wine Expo continues to be a strong show for Lodi and that the regional message is well received and that many report they are looking for visits to the region or for Lodi wines in their stores, markets and restaurants. Ledbetter continued to reiterate the value of having a grower not associated with any brand in particular to attend these events as growers can carry the Lodi vineyard message well and consumers are truly interested.
Committee Reports:
Bylaws/Policies Review Committee ¬– The committee met on January 8 to review and discuss bylaws and policies of the Lodi Winegrape Commission with Jill England (legal counsel). The committee discussed the qualifications for candidacy to the board and that there is a need for the board to consider candidates to have appointed as a public member of board. England will be preparing cleaned up documents and ensuring that all items discussed by the committee are considered in an amended document for the committee to look at again before bringing back to the board for approval.
Executive Committee – no report.
Grower Marketing – The Grower Marketing Committee is working to further develop the winegrape marketing plan with George Buonaccorsi to have outreach to wineries on the North and Central Coasts to enhance sales opportunities for growers to sell their fruit. The developing concept includes the introduction letter to be sent out to identified wineries as well as wineries already purchasing fruit in the region to invite them to a Lodi winegrape appreciation luncheon or reception in different areas throughout the state. Winegrape buyers will also be encouraged to bring a neighbor with them to continue developing a broader net of efforts. This will lead to an event being held in Lodi that winegrape buyers will be invited to attend and participate in providing a broad base of Lodi growers the opportunity to meet and interact with buyers.
Richard Lauchland reported on the PR efforts that have been gaining increased coverage for the region and are creating a ground swell of interest in the region and what is going on in our vineyards and cellars. Spencer reported on the efforts to refresh the lodiwine.com website and bring it to be an interactive and contemporary tool for outreach and sales to consumers.
Staff provided a preview of the newly filmed Lodi brand video to build a bridge between the LoCA Thoughts video series and some more focused vineyard and people videos. The board had a robust conversation about the video and provided some feedback and thoughts that staff was asked to provide to MeringCarson.
Lodi Rules – The committee met on January 6th to continue work on the Chain of Custody agreement and sustainability report. Staff also reported that the Lodi Rules program has been awarded the Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Award, a prestigious recognition for the program and the leadership the grower community has shown.
Research Education and Communication Committee – It was reported that the 100 Grape Pest Management workbooks have been distributed and there are more to come to be made available to growers. The workshops built off of the books have been well received and successful. In addition, Lodi Winegrowers Workbooks are being made available and many have been distributed. The committee continues to work on enhancing coverage of the weather station networks. The Economic Impact Study has stalled and staff reported that there may be a need to engage a new entity to conduct the work.
Lodi Wine Country Committee – The committee is looking at the road shows for early 2015 including the Boston Wine Expo, Fort Worth Wine & Food, Food & Wine Classis in Aspen and California Wine Festival in Santa Barbara. Preparations for Wine & Chocolate are underway and the event is coming together with more wineries participating than ever.
Executive Director’s Report – King discussed a number of items from the monthly report he submitted for the board’s consideration (Exhibit C).
Other Organization Reports:
CWEF – The foundation is beginning to work on details for ZinFest and has reviewed quotes for work on the Visitor Center. The quotes have come down substantially and the Foundation is considering sources of funding the project.
SJFB – Fry reported that SpraySafe will be held on 2/15, AgVenture on 3/3, Farm Safety Day on 3/5. The Lodi Chamber of Commerce has also recognized the Stokes family as Agribusiness People of the Year.
LDGGA – Shinn reported that LDGGA is working on a Farm Tax Workshop with the Lodi Winegrape Commission and the Annual Dinner will be held on 2/19 with Assemblywoman Susan Eggman as speaker.
The board went into closed session at 4:25 pm.
The board reconvened in open session at 4:30 pm with no report.
The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 2:00 pm.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:32 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Camron King for
John Graffigna
Secretary

LDGGA Dinner (2/19)
2015-02-19 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | Hutchins Street Square, 125 S Hutchins St, Lodi, CA
LDGGA 62ND ANNUAL MEETING & DINNER: FEBRUARY 19, 2015
6:00 pm Social
7:00 pm Dinner
Hutchins Street Square
Save the date. Details and invitations to follow.

NSJWCD Mtg (2/23)
2015-02-20 14:00 - 15:00 UTC | Lodi Library – Community Room, 201 West Locust Street, Lodi
Minutes for download: 1. Minutes 1-26-15
NORTH SAN JOAQUIN WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Monday, February 23, 2015
2:00 p.m.
Lodi Library Community Room
(This facility is handicap accessible)
201 West Locust Street, Lodi CA
The agenda and all noted documentation may be viewed and downloaded at www.nsjgroundwater.org . Requests to receive the agenda and documentation by e-mail may be submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Board. The NSJWCD printed agendas are posted at the District’s location of business at: 318 E. Kettleman Lane, Lodi. The District’s mailing address is: PO Box E, Victor CA 95253.
NOTICE: Members of the public may address the Board of Directors concerning any agenda item during the Board’s consideration of that item. The public may address non-agenda items at the end of the regular meeting. No action will be taken on those items; however, the Board may agendize items for future consideration.
1. Call Regular Meeting to Order/Roll Call
2. Correspondence/Announcements
• Audit Report update
• Informational Item by Neal Colwell (KSN) –Update on the Evaluation of the South System
3. Action Items
Any and all of the following agenda items are subject to action being taken by the Board of Directors by motion, resolution, or ordinance.
Matters Too Late for the Agenda: Action items may be added to the agenda upon determination by a majority vote of the Board that an emergency exists, as defined by state law, or by a 2/3 vote of the Board that (1) there is a need to take immediate action; and (2) that the need for action came to the District’s attention after the agenda was posted.
A. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting January 5, 2015 (Documentation attached – # 1).
B. Discussion and Possible Action to Receive and File NSJWC District Monthly Financial Reports (Documentation attached – #2)
C. Discussion and Possible Action to Authorize Current Invoice/Expense Payments by the NSJWCD (No documentation)
D. Tracy Lake Recharge Project
1. Discussion and Possible Action to Receive and File Tracy Lake Current Financial Reports (Documentation attached – #3)
2. Discussion and Possible Action to Adopt Amendment No. 1 to Task Order No. 1 to KSN for Design of the Tracy Lake Groundwater Recharge Project.
3. Discussion and Possible action to Adopt Task Order No. 3 to KSN for Services During Construction of the Tracy Lake Groundwater Recharge Project.
E. Presentation on Water Rates versus Assessments under Prop 218 and setting of annual water rates- General Counsel Roger Masuda.
F. Discussion and Possible Action to Adopt Amendment No. 1 to Task Order No. 2 to KSN for South System Rehabilitation Preliminary Design.
G. Discussion and Possible Action for Prop 218 FAQ sheet- posted on District website (Documentation attached #4)
H. Discussion and Possible Action of Director Responsibilities chart that was reviewed at the January 5, 2015 meeting- Board to Review (Documentation attached – # 5)
4. Discussion Items
5. Director and Staff Reports
A. President’s Report
B. General Counsel Masuda
C. Consultant Walt Sadler
D. Committee Reports
E. Other
6. Public Comment on Items Not on the Agenda
Interested persons in the audience are welcome to introduce any topic within the jurisdiction of the NSJWCD Board. The time allowed for each speaker for comments made by the public is limited to 3 minutes. Matters presented under this agenda item may be discussed, but no action can be taken by the Board at this meeting except as follows:
• Briefly respond to statements made or questions raised.
• Ask a question for clarification.
• Provide a reference to staff or other resources for factual information.
• Request staff to report back at a subsequent meeting.
• An individual Board member or the Board itself may have the matter placed on a future agenda.
7. Closed Session
Reporting of Reportable Action Taken – all reportable actions taken in closed session will be announced in open session following the closed session, and will be duly noted in the official minutes of the meeting.
8. Motion to Adjourn To March 30, 2015
Next Regular Meeting of the Board: Monday, March 30, 2015 at 2:00 p.m.

Lodi Rules Apps due (2/24)
2015-02-24

LDGGA NRCS Mtg (2/26)
2015-02-26 08:30 - 10:30 UTC | Burgundy Hall – Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford Street, Lodi
LDGGA Grower Meeting: NRCS & Water Coalition Updates
February 26, 2015
8:30 am Registration, Coffee, & Pastries
9:00 am Meeting
Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, Burgundy Hall 413 E Lockeford St, Lodi, CA
Conservation Planning & EQUIP Funding for Winegrape Growers
Ora Van Steyn, NRCS
Water Coalition Update: Farm Evaluation Plans & Nitrogen Management Plans
Mike Wackman, SJ & Delta Water Quality Coalition
RSVP to (209) 339-8246 or info@ldgga.org
For information on these and additional LDGGA events visit www.ldgga.org/events.php

Lodi Wine Country Mtg (3/2)
2015-03-02 09:00 - 11:00 UTC | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 W. Turner Road, Lodi
Minutes for Download: Winery Mktg Min 2-2-15

Lodi Wine Country Committee
Meeting Notice and Agenda
Posted and sent 2/20/2015
The Lodi Winegrape Commission’s Lodi Wine Country Committee will meet:
Date: Monday, March 2, 2015
Time: 9:00 AM
Place: Lodi Winegrape Commission Conference Room
The agenda for this meeting is as follows:
1) Call to order
2) Roll call and establishment of quorum
3) Approval of February 2, 2015 minutes.
4) Events
a. Lodi’s Wine & Chocolate Weekend (wrap up)
5) Calendar of Events (Road Shows)
a) Fort Worth Food & Wine Festival (March 26 – 29, 2015)
b) Aspen Food & Wine Classic (June 19 – 21, 2015)
c) CA Wine Festival, Santa Barbara (July 16 – 18, 2015)
d) Northwest Food & Wine Festival, Portland (November 14, 2015)
6) Other Business
a) Dress Up Wine Down on Capitol (May 9, 2015)
b) Amgen Tour of California (May 11, 2015)
c) WineFest at AT&T Park (July 24, 2015)
7) FY 2014/15 Budget Review
8) Next Meeting Date
9) 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 Camron King
(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 Orientation (3/3)
2015-03-03 09:00 - 14:00 UTC | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 W. Turner Road, Lodi

Research Committee Mtg (3/4)
2015-03-04 12:00 - 14:00 UTC | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 W. Turner Road, Lodi, United States
Minutes for download: Res and Ed minutes 1-14-2015
LODI WINEGRAPE COMMISSION
RESEARCH EDUCATION COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE
NOTICE AND AGENDA
Sent and posted, Friday February 20, 2015
Date: March 4, 2015
Time: 12PM
Place: Lodi Winegrape Commission offices, 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. Approval of previous meeting’s minutes (January 14, 2015)
4. Grower outreach
• Grape Pest Management meetings
• Coffee Shop
5. Weather station network update
• 6 Gallo stations added
• Weather Underground set up
6. Lars Pierce – VSIM
7. NVEELC – Thursday March 26
8. Grower Communication
9. Budget review
10. New business
11. Schedule next meeting
12. Adjourn.
Action may be taken on any of the above items. Questions regarding the meeting can be directed to Research and Education Committee Chairman Charlie Starr (329-7791) or Grower Program Coordinator Matthew Hoffman (367-4727). This notice and agenda is available on the Internet at www.lodiwine.com in Grower News Meetings & Events.

Farm Safety Day (3/5)
2015-03-05 07:30 - 16:30 UTC | Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford Street, Lodi
Farm Safety Day
March 5, 2015
Lodi Grape Festival Grounds
7:30 am – 4:30 pm
This event is for farm workers on whom we depend on a daily basis. The stellar UC Davis program provides valuable tools not only for your workers but also to you as an employer. Your employees are gaining invaluable safety training which is recognized by the Ag Commissioner’s Office and you, as the employer, knowing your workers are receiving the training that is required to be renewed yearly.
Visit the Lodi Chamber of Commerce website for more information.
Fees/Admission
Prior to Feb. 15, tickets are $20.00 each. After February 15, 2015 tickets are $25.00 each. To register, fill out the following form:
FarmSafetyDayRegistrationForm1

Lodi Rules Committee (3/9)
2015-03-09 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 W., Lodi
For Download: Lodi Rules Minutes 2-9-15
LODI WINEGRAPE COMMISSION
LODI RULES COMMITTEE
NOTICE AND AGENDA
Sent and posted on Friday February 27, 2015
Date: March 9, 2015
Time: 12:00 PM
Place: Lodi Wine & Visitor Center
2545 W. Turner Rd., Lodi CA
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
1. Call to order
2. Roll call and establishment of quorum
3. Review and approve February 9, 2015 meeting minutes
4. Lodi Rules sustainability report
5. Winery license agreement and accompanying documents
6. New grower orientations
7. Budget review
8. Other business
9. Set next meeting date
10. Adjourn
Action may be taken on any of the above items. Questions regarding the meeting can be directed to Matthew Hoffman (367-4727), Chris Storm (747-0461), or Camron King (367-4727),
This notice and agenda is available on the Internet at www.lodiwine.com in Grower News Meetings & Events

GPM Part VI: Mildew (3/10)
2015-03-10 09:00 - 23:00 UTC | Burgundy Hall – Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford Street, Lodi
Grape Pest Management Meeting: Part VI
Powdery Mildew
March 10, 2015 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Burgundy Hall, Lodi Grape Festival Grounds
413 E. Lockeford Street, Lodi
The Local Perspective
Paul Verdegaal, UCCE Viticulture Farm Advisor, San Joaquin County
Powdery Mildew Management
Doug Gubler, UC Davis Plant Pathology
This is the sixth in a year-long series of educational meetings that will focus on selected chapters from the book Grape Pest Management. (For more information on the series see the August, 2014 Lodi Grower Newsletter.) Crush District 11 growers and others working in pest management who
attend the series will receive a copy, compliments of the
Lodi Winegrape Commission. E-reader version will also be available. Out-of-district growers and others can purchase the book at a 30% discount for $70.00 (retail $100.00).

PG&E Pump Efficiency (3/12)
2015-03-12 08:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Chez Shari’s, 305 N Union Road, Manteca, CA, United States
PG&E Pump Efficiency Workshop
March 12, 2015, 8:00AM- 1:00 PM
Chez Shari’s, 305 N Union Road, Manteca, CA 95337
Workshop includes information on PG&E Rebates & Incentives, Rates & Rules, and an Advance Pumping Efficiency Demo for farmers, growers, irrigation managers, field personnel, engineers, designers. Lunch is included.
Space is limited. Call 209-932-2566 to register or email debra.mccaffrey@pge.com.

Self Assessment Open (3/13)
2015-03-13
Self Assessment Opens Online – login and materials will be emailed to you prior to March 13th

GPM Part VII BMSB (3/17)
2015-03-17 09:00 - 11:00 UTC | Burgundy Hall – Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford Street, Lodi
Grape Pest Management Meeting: Part VII
BMSB and Phylloxera
March 17, 2015 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Burgundy Hall, Lodi Grape Festival Grounds
413 E. Lockeford Street, Lodi
The Local Perspective
Paul Verdegaal, UCCE Viticulture Farm Advisor, San Joaquin County.
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSM)
Chuck Ingels, UCCE Farm Advisor, Sacramento County
Phylloxera Management
Andrew Walker, UC Davis Viticulture and Enology
This is the seventh in a year-long series of educational meetings that will focus on selected chapters from the book Grape Pest Management. (For more information on the series see the August, 2014 Lodi Grower Newsletter.) Crush District 11 growers and others working in pest management who attend the series will receive a copy, compliments of the Lodi Winegrape Commission. E-reader version will also be available. Out-of-district growers and others can purchase the book at a 30% discount for $70.00 (retail $100.00).

LWC Board Mtg (3/19)
2015-03-19 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 W. Turner Road, Lodi
Lodi Winegrape Commission
Meeting Notice and Agenda
Sent and Posted March 9, 2015
The Lodi Winegrape Commission will meet:
Date: Thursday, March 19, 2015
Time: 2:00 P.M.
Place: The Cellar Room, Wine & Roses, 2505 West Turner Road, Lodi, CA
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
1. Call to order
2. Roll call and establishment of quorum
3. Review of the February 19, 2015 Minutes
• Action Item
4. Financial Report, February 2015
• Action Item
5. Chairman’s Report
6. Report of Committees
• Executive Committee
• Grower Marketing
• Lodi Rules
• Research/Education/Communication
• Lodi Wine Country
7. Executive Director’s Report
• Amgen Tour of California
8. Report of other organizations
• California Wine Education Foundation
• San Joaquin County Farm Bureau
• Lodi District Grape Growers Association
9. Closed session to discuss pending litigation. Pursuant to Section 11126(e) of the California Government Code.
10. Closed session regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation of performance, or dismissal of an employee pursuant to Section 11126(a) of the California Government Code.
11. Return to open session.
12. Set next meeting date.
13. 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 Camron King (209-367-4727) or Craig Ledbetter (209-334-6975). The notice and agenda is available on the internet at www.lodiwine.com in the Grower News, Meetings and Events section

Lodi Rules Orientation (3/20)
2015-03-20 09:00 - 14:00 UTC | Warnecke Ranch and Vineyards, 13427 Chalk Hill Rd., Sonoma
For the upcoming March 20th (9 am -2 pm) Lodi Rules orientation meeting, Margo Merck has graciously offered us a meeting space at Warnecke Ranch and Vineyards. The address is 13427 Chalk Hill Rd. Take 101 north to Shiloh exit. East on Shiloh Road, left on Faught road to Chalk Hill Road follow about 5.5 miles, entrance is on left side of the road, address on mailbox. There are giant Agave plants and the driveway is lined with purple plum trees. Follow the plum trees down to ranch headquarters.
If you plan to attend, please rsvp to Molly Bjork at (209) 367-4727 or molly@lodiwine.com.
Matt

NSJWCD Meeting (3/30)
2015-03-30 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lodi Library – Community Room, 201 West Locust Street, Lodi
Agenda for download: NSJWCD Meeting Agenda 3-30-15
Minutes for Download: 1. 2-23-15 Minutes

Lodi Rules Committee (4/7)
2015-04-07 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 W. Turner Road, Lodi, United States
For Download: Lodi Rules Minutes 3-9-15
LODI WINEGRAPE COMMISSION
LODI RULES COMMITTEE
NOTICE AND AGENDA
Sent and posted on March 27, 2015
Date: April 7, 2015
Time: 12:00 PM
Place: Lodi Wine & Visitor Center
2545 W. Turner Rd., Lodi CA
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
1. Call to order
2. Roll call and establishment of quorum
3. Review and approve March 9, 2015 meeting minutes
4. Sustainability report
5. Trademark license agreement
6. Branding guidelines
7. Upcoming board meeting
8. Budget review
9. Other business
10. Set next meeting date
11. Adjourn
Action may be taken on any of the above items. Questions regarding the meeting can be directed to Matthew Hoffman (367-4727), Chris Storm (747-0461), or Camron King (367-4727),
This notice and agenda is available on the Internet at www.lodiwine.com in Grower News Meetings & Events

Spring Grower Social (4/21)
2015-04-21 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Oak Farm Vineyards, 23627 Devries Rd., Lodi, 95242, United States
Spring Grower Social
April 21
5:00-7:00 pm
Oak Farm Vineyards
23627 Devries Rd.
Lodi, CA 95242
Please join Lodi Winegrape Commission staff and local winegrowers for a glass of Lodi wine and a light meal. This social will be held at Oak Farm Vineyards – come see their modern and beautiful new winery facility and tasting room. Grower socials are a good time to catch up with old friends and make new acquaintances. They are also good opportunity to chat with Commission committee members about the many projects underway to grow the reputation of Lodi winegrapes and wine.
We hope to see you there.

Grower Mktg Comm. Mtg (4/22)
2015-04-22 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 W. Turner Road, Lodi
Grower Marketing Committee
Meeting Notice and Agenda
Sent & Posted April 13, 2015
The Grower Marketing Committee of the Lodi Winegrape Commission will meet:
Date: Wednesday April 22, 2015
Time: 2:00 PM
Place: LWC Office, 2545 W. Turner Rd., Lodi CA
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
1. Call to order
2. Roll call and establishment of quorum
3. Review January 13, 2015 meeting minutes
4. LoCA Campaign Update
5. Public Relations Activities
6. Grape Marketing Activities
7. AMGEN Tour of California Update
8. Other Business
9. Set Next Meeting Date
10. Adjourn
This notice and agenda is available on the Internet at www.lodiwine.com in Grower News Meetings & Events. Action may be taken on any of the items listed above. Questions regarding the meeting should be directed to Camron King, (209) 367-4727 or Richard Lauchland (209) 367-9237.
MINUTES
Grower Marketing Committee
Meeting Minutes
January 13, 2015
The Grower Marketing Committee of the Lodi Winegrape Commission met Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at 2:00 PM at the Lodi Winegrape Commission Office, 2545 W. Turner Rd., Lodi CA.
Roll was called. In attendance were committee members Joe Berghold, Richard Lauchland, Craig Ledbetter and Ben Kolber. Staff and others present were Camron King, Stuart Spencer and Jenny Heitman. A quorum could not be established.
Minutes (Exhibit A) from the November 18, 2014 meeting were reviewed and approved. Ledbetter/Kolber – Carried.
LoCA Campaign Update –
Staff updated the committee on the fall advertising campaign as part of the overall LoCA Campaign for FY 14/15. Print placements occurred in the following publications: Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, San Francisco Magazine and Sactown Magazine. The spring campaign will see the addition of print placement in Food & Wine Magazine. Staff reported that digital advertising for the fall campaign fell slightly shy of projected impressions. Potential factors which contributed to the fall digital campaign falling short of projected impressions were 1) Underperformance from network display partners, and 2) Content fatigue resulting from overuse of digital banner ads created earlier in the overall LoCA Campaign. Action has already been taken to reverse both factors so as not to affect the spring campaign by 1) Evaluating and re-aligning with or moving away from specific network display partners, and 2) Creating fresh, new content for digital display banner ads for the spring campaign. The spring FY 14/15 campaign will also see the launch of a new LoCA brand video focusing on authentic messaging of Lodi as a source for quality wines and grapes. In addition to the brand video, LodiWine.com will see a major overhaul in look and function as it transitions from a WordPress platform to Vin65 – a wine E-commerce platform. This transition will provide a more user-friendly and educational experience and will also allow the Lodi Wine & Visitor Center to sell wines online.
Public Relations Activities –
Staff updated the committee on recent public relations activities. Immediate media outreach includes a press dinner in San Francisco on January 20 for the following wine and food writers: Deborah Grossman (freelance writer for iSanté, Wine Enthusiast, San Francisco Chronicle, The National Culinary Review, Decanter, Wines & Vines, and others), Ziggy Eschliman a.k.a. “The Wine Gal” (radio personality on Sonoma County’s KRSH “The Krush, 95.9 FM” and KNOB “Bob 96.7 FM”), Deborah Parker Wong (Northern California Editor, Tasting Panel Magazine), Katie Sweeney (correspondent, Forbes Travel), Erin Guenther (Assistant Editor, Wine Business Monthly), Sara Schneider (Wine Editor, Sunset Magazine), Chris Sawyer (freelance writer and Sommelier), Amy Sherman (blogger, KQED “Cooking with Amy”), Leslie Sbrocco (author and television host, LjS Productions), Ilona Thompson (freelance wine/spirits/food/travel writer and photojournalist), Mary Orlin (writer/blogger, Eat Drink Play with Bay Area News Group), and Kathleen Kowal (writer/designer/illustrator, Bold Italic). The dinner will serve as a prelude to Lodi Wine & Chocolate Weekend and will feature Lodi wines paired with dinner courses infused with Brix Chocolate (official chocolate sponsor of this year’s event) and various chocolates from high-end Bay area confectioners. Upcoming media outreach includes a press trip to Boston in mid-February for Camron King and Craig Ledbetter where they will be meeting with several editors of national wine and food and lifestyle publications. Future media outreach includes a Brandlive online tasting with regional and national wine bloggers on Wednesday, April 21 (Earth Day) focusing on the Lodi Rules program and wines bearing the Lodi Rules seal.
Grape Marketing Activities –
Present committee members discussed opportunities for marketing Lodi grapes. Conversations with George Buonaccorsi regarding provisions of his assistance in making connections between Lodi growers and North Coast buyers continue to evolve. The committee further discussed assigning a volunteer group of Lodi growers the task of evaluating George’s proposed outreach list. Committee members also discussed hosting a Lodi wine tasting or seminar in another region versus Lodi. This would potentially allow for a higher attendance rate among participants as travel time would be minimal.
Other Business –
There was no other business brought up for discussion by the committee which did not fall into set agenda topics.
The date for the next meeting was not confirmed.
The committee adjourned at 3:58 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Richard Lauchland

CAWG & LDGGA Lunch (4/23)
2015-04-23 08:30 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Burgundy Hall – Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford Street, Lodi
CAWG & LDGGA Grower Education Program & Luncheon
April 23, 2015
8:30 am Registration
9:00 am Meeting
Lodi Grape Festival Grounds
Burgundy Hall
413 E Lockeford St, Lodi, CA
Join us on April 23rd for an informative Grower Education Program and Luncheon co-hosted by the California Association of Winegrape Growers and LDGGA. The seminar is free to LDGGA and CAWG members, $15 for non members. Lunch is included. Sponsored by Pan American Insurance Agency Inc. and QBE NAU Country Insurance Company. For more information, visit http://ldgga.org or contact LDGGA at (209) 339-8246 or info@ldgga.org
Click here for the Registration Form
Topics include:
• Pierce’s Disease/GWSS Update: Ken Freeze of Brown Miller Communication will provide an update on PD/GWSS including history of the program, ongoing research, program funding, other included pests and diseases, and the referendum that is currently underway.
• Conservation Compliance: John Aguire of CAWG will explain the new USDA Conservation Compliance requirements for winegrape growers purchasing crop insurance. He will cover Form AD-1026 which must be filed with your local Farm Service Agency office by June 1, 2015 by those interested in purchasing crop insurance for the 2016 crop year. Those who also produce annually tilled commodities (wheat, corn, etc.) and want to purchase winegrape crop insurance will be subject to Highly Erodible Land Conservation and Wetland Conservation certification requirements.
• Cal OSHA Heat Illness: Bryan Little of FELS will provide an update on the new requirements of the Heat Illness Prevention Regulation that are expected to go into effect on May 1, 2015. Changes have been made to multiple areas of the regulation including access to shade, location of water, preventative cool-down rest breaks, high heat procedures, emergency response procedures, acclimatization, training, and heat illness prevention plans.
• Drought Issues: Jennifer Spaletta of Spaletta Law will provide an update on drought issues including State Water Board emergency water regulations, the implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, and local water issues.
• Lunch, Networking & A Legislative Update from CAWG: The seminar will conclude with a networking lunch and update on state legislation from Brad Goehring of Goehring Vineyards the CAWG Government Relations Committee Chair.

LWC Board Mtg (4/23)
2015-04-23 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Board Room, Wine & Roses Hotel, 2505 W. Turner Road, Lodi
Lodi Winegrape Commission
Meeting Notice and Agenda
Sent and Posted April 13, 2015
The Lodi Winegrape Commission will meet:
Date: Thursday, April 23, 2015
Time: 2:00 P.M.
Place: The Board Room, Wine & Roses, 2505 West Turner Road, Lodi, CA
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
1. Call to order
2. Roll call and establishment of quorum
3. Review of the March 19, 2015 Minutes
• Action Item
4. Financial Report, March 2015 and FY 2014-15 Q3 report
• Action Item
5. Chairman’s Report
6. Report of Committees
• Executive Committee
• Grower Marketing
• Lodi Rules
a. Committee to comprehensive provide program update and report
• Research/Education/Communication
• Lodi Wine Country
7. Executive Director’s Report
• Amgen Tour of California
8. Report of other organizations
• California Wine Education Foundation
• San Joaquin County Farm Bureau
• Lodi District Grape Growers Association
9. Closed session to discuss pending litigation. Pursuant to Section 11126(e) of the California Government Code.
10. Closed session regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation of performance, or dismissal of an employee pursuant to Section 11126(a) of the California Government Code.
11. Return to open session.
12. Set next meeting date.
13. 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 Camron King (209-367-4727) or Craig Ledbetter (209-334-6975). The notice and agenda is available on the internet at www.lodiwine.com in the Grower News, Meetings and Events section.

Mechanization Workshop (4/25)
2015-04-25 08:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CSU Fresno – Leon S. and Pete Peters Educational Center
Vineyard Mechanization and Sensing Workshop – Fresno State
April 25, 2015
8:00 am – 3:00 pm
CSU Fresno – Leon S. and Pete Peters Educational Center
Advance Registration by April 18 only $75
Register HERE
For more information, click HERE
Morning Presentations:
• Welcome by Dr. Jim Kennedy, Chair of the Department of Viticulture and Enology
• Dr. Matthew Fidelibus, UCCE, Viticulture & Enology- Development of mechanization of raisins and new wine grape varieties
• Dr. Kaan Kurtural, Fresno State, Viticulture & Enology – Current trends in vineyard mechanization for both large- and small-scale growers, high value winegrape production
• Dr. Anita Oberholster, UCCE, Viticulture & Enology – Optical sorting of wine grapes, on-the-go sorting in vineyard, quality implications
• Adam Metz, TerrAvion – Affordability and managing vineyards using remote sensing of vineyards, delineation of vigor and irrigation zones to manage vineyards
• Dr. Serhat Asci, Fresno State Center for Ag Business – The production economics of managing color in hot climates using mechanization and irrigation – a case study
Afternoon equipment demonstrations:
• Chris Peterson, Midwest Grower Supply
• Thomas Clemens, Clemens Vineyard Equipment

NSJWC Meeting (4/27)
2015-04-27 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lodi Library – Community Room, 201 West Locust Street, Lodi
Agenda: 1. 4-27-15 NSJWCD Meeting Agenda
Minutes: 2. 3-30-15 minutes

NORTH SAN JOAQUIN WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Monday, April 27, 2015
2:00 p.m.
Lodi Library Community Room
(This facility is handicap accessible)
201 West Locust Street, Lodi CA
The agenda and all noted documentation may be viewed and downloaded at www.nsjgroundwater.org . Requests to receive the agenda and documentation by e-mail may be submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Board. The NSJWCD printed agendas are posted at the District’s location of business at: 318 E. Kettleman Lane, Lodi. The District’s mailing address is: PO Box E, Victor CA 95253.
NOTICE: Members of the public may address the Board of Directors concerning any agenda item during the Board’s consideration of that item. The public may address non-agenda items at the end of the regular meeting. No action will be taken on those items; however, the Board may agendize items for future consideration.
1. Call Regular Meeting to Order/Roll Call
2. Correspondence/Announcements
** Presentation on water rights and water supply conditions from Mokelumne River interests (EBMUD, WID, City of Lodi, County).**
3. Action Items
Any and all of the following agenda items are subject to action being taken by the Board of Directors by motion, resolution, or ordinance.
Matters Too Late for the Agenda: Action items may be added to the agenda upon determination by a majority vote of the Board that an emergency exists, as defined by state law, or by a 2/3 vote of the Board that (1) there is a need to take immediate action; and (2) that the need for action came to the District’s attention after the agenda was posted.
A. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting March 30, 2015 (Documentation attached – # 1)
B. Discussion and Possible Action to Receive and File NSJWC District Monthly Financial Reports (Documentation attached – #2)
C. Discussion and Possible Action to Authorize Current Invoice/Expense Payments by the NSJWCD (No documentation)
D. Tracy Lake Recharge Project
1. Discussion and Possible Action to Receive and File Tracy Lake Current Financial Reports (Documentation attached – #3)
E. Discussion and Possible Action of the South System Pump Station and the Distribution System Evaluations.
F. Discussion and Possible action to Approve an agreement with KSN for South Pump Station Design
G. Discussion and Possible action to authorize Walter Sadler to award and enter into an agreement for a closed circuit television survey of the South System at a not-to-exceed dollar amount determined by the Board and subject to review and approval of the Board President and Vice President and the General Counsel.
H. Discussion and Possible action declaring Surplus two booster pumps and authorizing and providing direction on their sale or disposal.
I. Discussion and Possible action on Assembly Bill 647 regarding Groundwater Recharge as a Beneficial Use of Water.
4. Discussion Items
1. Discussion of FY2015/16 Budget format and objectives
5. Director and Staff Reports
A. President’s Report
B. General Counsel Masuda
C. Consultant Walt Sadler
D. Committee Reports
E. Other
6. Public Comment on Items Not on the Agenda
Interested persons in the audience are welcome to introduce any topic within the jurisdiction of the NSJWCD Board. The time allowed for each speaker for comments made by the public is limited to 3 minutes. Matters presented under this agenda item may be discussed, but no action can be taken by the Board at this meeting except as follows:
• Briefly respond to statements made or questions raised.
• Ask a question for clarification.
• Provide a reference to staff or other resources for factual information.
• Request staff to report back at a subsequent meeting.
• An individual Board member or the Board itself may have the matter placed on a future agenda.
7. Closed Session
Reporting of Reportable Action Taken – all reportable actions taken in closed session will be announced in open session following the closed session, and will be duly noted in the official minutes of the meeting.
8. Motion to Adjourn
Next Regular Meeting of the Board: Monday, May 18, 2015 at 2:00 p.m.

Spray Application Day (5/6)
2015-05-06 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Old Liberty Winery
May 6th
9:00 am -12:00 noon
At the Old Liberty Winery
North West Corner of Kennefick and Acampo Roads
Join us for a vineyard spray application day that will
showcase a variety of different sprayers including
Gearmore Venturi Air, Electrostatic, Ken Giles Multi-Fan sprayer, and a look at the traditional airblast sprayer. The field day will include demonstrations of changes in sprayer settings, and what that does in the canopy using water sensitive papers to document the coverage. The field day will also include a discussion of air power in the vineyard. There will be time for discussion and questions regarding new technologies and how they actually work in the Lodi winegrowing region.
Please RSVP to Molly at molly@lodiwine.com or
(209) 367-4727 by May 4, 2015.
Coffee and Donuts will be served

Research Committee Mtg (5/7)
2015-05-07 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 W. Turner Road, Lodi
For Download: Res and Ed minutes 3-4-2015
LODI WINEGRAPE COMMISSION
RESEARCH EDUCATION COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE
NOTICE AND AGENDA
Sent and posted, Friday February 20, 2015
Date: May 7, 2015
Time: 12PM
Place: Lodi Winegrape Commission offices, 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. Approval of previous meeting’s minutes (March 4, 2015)
4. Demonstration vineyard
5. Grower outreach
6. Weather station network update
7. Soils booklet
8. Grower Communication
9. Lars Pierce – VSIM
10. Budget review
11. New business
12. Schedule next meeting
13. Adjourn.
Action may be taken on any of the above items. Questions regarding the meeting can be directed to Research and Education Committee Chairman Charlie Starr (329-7791) or Grower Program Coordinator Matthew Hoffman (367-4727). This notice and agenda is available on the Internet at www.lodiwine.com in Grower News Meetings & Events.
