Lodi Growers

CD11 LODI IPM NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING
2019-09-03 08:00 - 09:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Burgundy Hall – Lodi Grape Festival, 413 E. Lockeford Street, Lodi, 95240, United States
Date: Tuesday, September 3rd, 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) applied for
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 the Lodi Winegrape Commission: 209.367.4727 or lwwc@lodiwine.com.

NRCS: COVER CROP FIELD DAY
2019-09-05 | Lockeford Plant Materials Center, 21001 N. Elliott Rd., Lockeford, CA, 95237, United States
NRCS: COVER CROP FIELD DAY.
Date: Thursday, September 5th, 2019
Time: 9:30am – 12pm
Venue: Lockeford Plant Materials Center, 21001 N. Elliott Rd., Lockeford, CA 95237
Speakers: Margaret Smither-Kopperl (PMC Manager), Tom Johnson (Kamprath Seed), Valerie Bullard (PMC Agronomist), Billy Sink (Seeds for Bees Program)
Cost: FREE, all are welcome
Description: The Lockeford Plant Materials Center and guest speakers will discuss warm season cover crops, as well as cover crop planning for fall planting. There will also be opportunity to discuss new cover crop materials and availability. For the event flyer, click HERE.
RSVP: No registration required, but they appreciate an email if you plan to attend. Contact Shawn.Vue@ca.usda.gov, Tel: 209 867-3110 or Margaret.Smither-Kopperl@ca.usda.gov for more information or to arrange for any special needs.

WINERY MARKETING COMMITTEE MEETING
2019-09-06 09:00 - 11:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, lodi, CA, 95242, United States
WINERY MARKETING COMMITTEE
NOTICE & AGENDA
SENT & POSTED August 26, 2019
Date: Friday, September 6, 2019
Time: 9:00 AM
Place: LWC Conference Room, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, CA 95242
The agenda for this meeting is as follows:
1) Call to order
2) Roll call and establishment of quorum
3) Consideration of August 5, 2019 minutes
4) Public Comment on Items Appearing on the Agenda (2 min limit per person)
5) Brand Lodi – New Campaign
6) 2018/2019 Scheduled Winery Road Shows
· Nashville Food & Wine Festival (Sept 20 & 21, 2019)
· San Diego Bay Food & Wine Festival (November 16, 2019)
· Rancho Mirage (February 28 & 29, 2020)
· Fort Worth Food & Wine Festival (April 2020) – Consideration
· LA WineFest (June 2020) – Consideration
· NY Wine Events – Dates Vary – Consideration
· Northwest Food & Wine Festival (November 2020) – Consideration
7) Hospitality Certificate
8) Lodi Wine & Chocolate 2020
9) Stockton Heat Opportunity (February 29, 2020)
10) FY 2019-20 Budget Review to Date
11) Report from other LWC Committees
12) Public Comment on Items Not Appearing on the Agenda (2 min limit per person)
13) Agenda Items for Future Meetings
14) Set Next Meeting Date
15) 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.

LODI RULES COMMITTEE MEETING
2019-09-16 12:00 - 15:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States
LODI RULES Committee Meeting
LODI WINEGRAPE COMMISSION
NOTICE AND AGENDA
Sent and posted on September 6, 2019
Date: Monday, September 16, 2019
Time: 12pm
Place: Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 W. Turner Rd., 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, 2019 meeting minutes
4. Public comment on items appearing on the agenda (2 min limit per person)
5. Program updates:
• Marketing & promotions
• Program improvements
• Winery communications
• Protected Harvest and SureHarvest news
• Pesticide Risk Model for 2020 certification year & beyond
6. FY2019-2020 Budget review to date
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 Aaron Shinn (209.747.9595) 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.

DUARTE NURSERY: CLONAL FIELD DAY
2019-09-20 09:00 - 13:00 | Duarte Georgetown Vineyard, 661 Spanish Dry Diggins Road, Greenwood, 95635, United States
Date: Friday, September 20th, 2019
Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Venue: Duarte Georgetown Vineyard, 661 Spanish Dry Diggins Road, Greenwood, CA 95635
Cost: FREE, Lunch and wine tasting included
Description: See – Touch – Taste, 70 clones – 16 varieties! Join Duarte Nursery for a Clonal Field Day, come walk around the vineyard and experience early ripening varieties!
To RSVP and for more information: Please email events@duartenursery.com.

DUARTE NURSERY: CLONAL FIELD DAY
2019-09-27 09:00 | Duarte Georgetown Vineyard, 661 Spanish Dry Diggins Road, Greenwood, CA, 95635, United States
Date: Friday, September 27th, 2019
Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Venue: Duarte Georgetown Vineyard, 661 Spanish Dry Diggins Road, Greenwood, CA 95635
Cost: FREE, Lunch and wine tasting included
Description: See – Touch – Taste, 70 clones – 16 varieties! Join Duarte Nursery for a Clonal Field Day, come walk around the vineyard and experience early ripening varieties!
To RSVP and for more information: Please email events@duartenursery.com.

CD11 LODI IPM NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING & MYSTERY VINE COLLAPSE UPDATE
2019-10-01 08:00 - 09:30 | Burgundy Hall – Lodi Grape Festival, 413 E. Lockeford Street, Lodi, 95240, United States
Date: Tuesday, October 1st, 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
Special Guests: Dr. Akif Eskalen (UC Davis Plant Pathologist), Dr. Maher Al Rwahnih (UC Davis Virologist), and Dr. Neil McRoberts (UC Davis Plant Pathologist)
Special Topic: Mystery Vine Collapse
Credits: 1.5 hrs DPR – CE (OTHER) approved
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: To the Lodi Winegrape Commission: 209.367.4727 or lwwc@lodiwine.com.

DUARTE NURSERY: CLONAL FIELD DAY
2019-10-04 09:00 - 13:00 | Duarte Georgetown Vineyard, 661 Spanish Dry Diggins Road, Greenwood, CA, 95635, United States
Date: Friday, October 4th, 2019
Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Venue: Duarte Georgetown Vineyard, 661 Spanish Dry Diggins Road, Greenwood, CA 95635
Cost: FREE, Lunch and wine tasting included
Description: See – Touch – Taste, 70 clones – 16 varieties! Join Duarte Nursery for a Clonal Field Day, come walk around the vineyard and experience later ripening varieties!
To RSVP and for more information: Please email events@duartenursery.com.

WINERY MARKETING COMMITTEE
2019-10-07 09:00 - 11:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, 95242, United States
WINERY MARKETING COMMITTEE
NOTICE & AGENDA
Sent & Posted September 25, 2019
Date: Monday, October 7, 2019
Time: 9:00am
Place: LWC Conference Room, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, CA 95242
The agenda for this meeting is as follows:
1) Call to order
2) Roll call and establishment of quorum
3) Consideration of August 5, 2019 minutes
4) Review of September 6, 2019 notes
5) Public Comment on Items Appearing on the Agenda (2 min limit per person)
6) Brand Lodi – New Campaign
7) 2018/2019 Scheduled Winery Road Shows

Nashville Food & Wine Festival (Sept 20 & 21, 2019)
San Diego Bay Food & Wine Festival (November 16, 2019)
Rancho Mirage (February 28 & 29, 2020)
Fort Worth Food & Wine Festival (April 2020) – Consideration
LA WineFest (June 2020) – Consideration
NY Wine Events – Dates Vary – Consideration
Northwest Food & Wine Festival (November 2020) – Consideration

8) Hospitality Certificate
9) Lodi Wine & Chocolate 2020
10) Stockton Heat Opportunity (February 29, 2020)
11) FY 2019-20 Budget Review to Date
12) Report from other LWC Committees
13) Public Comment on Items Not Appearing on the Agenda (2 min limit per person)
14) Agenda Items for Future Meetings
15) Set Next Meeting Date
16) 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.

FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
2019-10-09 12:00 - 14:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, 95242, United States
Finance Committee
Meeting Notice and Agenda
Notice Sent & Posted September 28, 2019
The Executive Committee will meet on:
Date: Wednesday, October 9, 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 August 7, 2019 meeting minutes.
Public Comment on Items Appearing on Agenda (two minutes maximum per person)
Review of Draft Annual Audit Reports with Croce, Sanguinetti & Vander Veen
July & August 2019 Financial Report
2019 Year-to-Date Budget Review
CWEF/LWC 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 Galen Schmiedt (209-329-8448) 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.

DUARTE NURSERY: CLONAL FIELD DAY
2019-10-11 09:00 - 13:00 | Duarte Georgetown Vineyard, 4661 Spanish Dry Diggins Rd, Greenwood, CA, 95635, United States
Date: Friday, October 11th, 2019
Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Venue: Duarte Georgetown Vineyard, 661 Spanish Dry Diggins Road, Greenwood, CA 95635
Cost: FREE, Lunch and wine tasting included
Description: See – Touch – Taste, 70 clones – 16 varieties! Join Duarte Nursery for a Clonal Field Day, come walk around the vineyard and experience later ripening varieties!
To RSVP and for more information: Please email events@duartenursery.com.

THE WORLD OF WONDERS SCIENCE MUSEUM: NATIONAL FARMER’S DAY
2019-10-12 10:00 - 16:00 | World of Wonders Science Musuem, 2 North Sacramento Street, Lodi, CA, 95240
THE WORLD OF WONDERS SCIENCE MUSEUM: NATIONAL FARMER’S DAY.
Date: Saturday, October 12th, 2019
Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Venue: World of Wonders Science Museum, 2 North Sacramento Street, Lodi, CA 95240
Cost: FREE admission & activities
Description: Join us in acknowledging the hard work that goes into feeding and supplying a nation. The day encourages everyone to thank the farmers and ranchers who plow, sow, raise, feed, and harvest to provide the food and materials that our country needs to succeed. Enjoy Ag science activities, live animals, farm equipment, and a life-size milking cow! View the event flyer HERE.
For more information: Please visit www.WOWScienceMuseum.org

LEAFROLL VIRUS TAILGATE TALK
2019-10-17 08:00 - 09:30 | CA
LEAFROLL VIRUS TAILGATE TALK
Date: Thursday, October 17th, 2019
Time: 7:45 – 10am
Venue: 2400 East Woodson Road, Acampo CA 95220 (look for grower meeting signs)
Cost: FREE, all are welcome
Who Should Attend: Everyone – viruses affect our entire industry!
Credits: 2 hrs CCA – IPM approved
Station Leaders: Members of the Lodi Grapevine Virus Research Focus Group, the Mealybug Biocontrol Research Focus Group, Dr. Akif Eskalen, Dr. Kris Tollerup
Description: We’ll start off by sharing updated leafroll virus management strategies we’ve learned from researchers around the world and local experiences. LangeTwins will discuss how they train a virus scouting crew, how they map and rogue infected vines, and the associated costs. Then, we’ll all head into the vines with the Lodi Grapevine Virus Research Focus Group to check out virus symptoms on previously-tested vines, discuss vine mealybug biocontrol options, learn how to properly take virus testing samples, review maps showing rogueing of leafroll-infected vines over time, learn about ant control with Dr. Kris Tollerup, and discuss the mystery (sudden) vine collapse with Dr. Akif Eskalen.
This meeting is partially funded by the American Vineyard Foundation and the CDFA PD/GWSS Board – thank you!
RSVP if you can: By October 16th to Gabby at the Lodi Winegrape Commission: 209.367.4727 or lwwc@lodiwine.com.

DUARTE NURSERY: CLONAL FIELD DAY
2019-10-18 09:00 - 13:00 | Duarte Georgetown Vineyard, 4661 Spanish Dry Diggins Rd, Greenwood, CA, 95635, United States
Date: Friday, October 18th, 2019
Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Venue: Duarte Georgetown Vineyard, 661 Spanish Dry Diggins Road, Greenwood, CA 95635
Cost: FREE, Lunch and wine tasting included
Description: See – Touch – Taste, 70 clones – 16 varieties! Join Duarte Nursery for a Clonal Field Day, come walk around the vineyard and experience later ripening varieties!
To RSVP and for more information: Please email events@duartenursery.com.

RESEARCH, EDUCATION, & COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE MEETING
2019-10-22 12:00 - 15:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, 95242, United States
RESEARCH, EDUCATION, & COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE MEETING
RESEARCH, EDUCATION, & COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE
NOTICE & AGENDA
Sent & Posted October 9, 2019
Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Time: 12pm
Place: Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 W. Turner Rd., 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 May 21st, 2019 meeting minutes
4) Public comment on items appearing on the agenda (2 min limit per person)
5) Grower education programs:
– Review of recent meetings
– Ideas for future outreach meetings
6) Grower communications
7) Winegrape research in Crush District 11:
– Research projects and focus group updates
– Potential district-wide projects
– Sudden (Mystery) Vine Collapse
8) Weather Network services
9) Demonstration Vineyard
10) Farm Advisor position
– UC Extension update
11) FY 2019-20 Budget review to date
12) Reports from other LWC Committees
13) Public Comment on items not appearing on the agenda (2 min limit per person)
14) Items for future agendas
15) Confirm future meeting dates
16) 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.

LODI RULES COMMITTEE MEETING
2019-10-28 12:00 - 14:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States
LODI RULES COMMITTEE
LODI RULES COMMITTEE
NOTICE & AGENDA
Sent & posted on October 18, 2019
Date: Monday, October 28, 2019
Time: 12pm
Place: Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 W. Turner Rd., 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 September 16, 2019 meeting minutes
4) Public comment on items appearing on the agenda (2 min limit per person)
5) Program updates:
– Marketing & promotions
– Program improvements
– Winery communications
– Protected Harvest and SureHarvest news
– Pesticide Risk Model for 2020 certification year & beyond
6) FY2019-2020 Budget review to date
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 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.

WINERY MARKETING COMMITTEE
2019-11-04 09:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, 95242, United States
WINERY MARKETING COMMITTEE
NOTICE & AGENDA
Sent & Posted October 22, 2019
Date: Monday, November 4, 2019
Time: 9:00am
Place: Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 W. Turner Road, Lodi CA 95242
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
1) Call to order
2) Roll call and establishment of quorum
3) Consideration of October 7, 2019 minutes
4) Public comment on items appearing on the agenda (2 min limit per person)
5) Brand Lodi – New Campaign
6) 2018/2019 Scheduled Winery Road Shows
– San Diego Bay Food & Wine Festival (November 16, 2019)
– Rancho Mirage (February 28 & 29, 2020)
– NY Wine Events – Dates Vary – Consideration
– Northwest Food & wine Festival (November 2020) – Consideration
7) Hospitality Certificate
8) Lodi Wine & Chocolate 2020
9) Stockton Heat Opportunity (February 29, 2020)
10) FY 2019-20 Budget Review to Date
11) Report from other LWC Committees
12) Public Comment on items not appearing on the agenda (2 min limit per person)
13) Agenda items for future agendas
14) Set next meeting date
15) 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
2019-11-05 08:00 - 09:30 | Barrel Room – Lodi Grape Festival, 431 E. Lockeford St, Lodi, CA, 95240, United States
Date: Tuesday, November 5th, 2019
Time: 8:00 – 9:30am
Venue: Burgundy Hall, Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E Lockeford St, Lodi, CA 95240
Special Guest: Jessa Kay Cruz, Xerces Society
Topic: Beneficial Insects in Vineyards
Cost: FREE, breakfast provided with RSVP
Credits: 1.5 hrs DPR – CE (OTHER) approved
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 the Lodi Winegrape Commission: 209.367.4727 or lwwc@lodiwine.com.

GROWER MARKETING COMM. MEETING
2019-11-08 12:00 - 14:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, 95242, United States
Grower Marketing Committee
Meeting Notice and Agenda
Posted October 28, 2019
Sent October 28, 2019
The Grower Marketing Committee of the Lodi Winegrape Commission will meet:
Date: Friday, November 8, 2019
Time: 12:00 P.M.
Place: Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 W. Turner Rd., Lodi, CA, 95242
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
1. Call to order
2. Roll call and establishment of quorum
3. Review August 14 meeting minutes
4. Public Comment on Items Appearing on the Agenda
5. Commission & Consumer Brand Identity
– Creative Execution Updates
– Launch
6. Marketing Plan
– Grape Marketing
7. Public Relations Plan
– PR Activities
8. 2019-20 Year-to-date Budget Review
9. Reports from Other Committees
10. Public Comment on Items Not Appearing on the Agenda
11. Agenda Items for Future Meetings
12. Set Next Meeting Date
13. Adjourn
Action may be taken on any of the items listed above. Questions regarding the meeting should be directed Kendra Altnow (403-8500) or Stuart Spencer (367-4727). Persons with disabilities needing special accommodation should contact Stuart Spencer at least five days prior to the meeting.

VINEYARD TEAM: SUSTAINABLE AG EXPO
2019-11-11 08:00 - 2019-11-13 17:00 | Madonna Inn Expo Center, 100 Madonna Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405, United States
Date: Monday, November 11th – Wednesday, November 13th 2019
Time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Wednesday
Venue: Madonna Inn Expo Center, 100 Madonna Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Cost: Registration includes access to all sessions, entrance to Exhibit Hall, continuing education credits, daily lunch & refreshments, Monday’s Exhibitors’ Showcase & Reception
3 Day Pass (Member) Until November 7th: $425, Onsite: $600
3 Day Pass (Non Member) Until November 7th: $495, Onsite: $600
1 Day Pass (Member) Until November 7th: $175, Onsite: $215
1 Day Pass (Non Member) Until November 7th: $200, Onsite: $215
Who Should Attend: Growers | Pest Control Advisors | Educators | Ag Companies
Credits: 15+ DPR and CCA continuing education credits of ag professionals and PCA’s to be applied for.
Description: The Sustainable Ag Expo is a multi-day educational seminar bringing the latest scientific and technical information to growers, pest control advisors, and other agricultural professionals interested in and committed to sustainable farming across a range of crops.
The conference welcomes an international program featuring thought leaders, researchers, and practitioners to address challenges, opportunities, and emerging issues facing the agricultural industry. With confirmed speakers from Italy, South Africa, France, Canada, and US, this year’s event expands the learning to include international perspectives and solutions.
The program is dynamic and evolving. Please stay tuned for detailed session and speaker information.
Speakers:

Charles Benbrook, Ph.D., Visiting Professor, University of Newcastle, and Benbrook Consulting Services
Stephanie Bolton, PhD. Grower Research & Education Director, Lodi Winegrape Commission
Dr Michael Costello, Professor, Dept. of Wine and Viticulture, Cal Poly SLO
Kent Daane, Ph.D. CE Specialist, UCANR, US
Shunping Ding, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Wine and Viticulture and Horticulture and Crop Science, Cal Poly
Carlo Duso, Ph.D., Professor, Dept. of Environmental Agronomy and Crop Science, University of Padua, Italy
Julian Gervreau, Vice President, Sustainability, Jackson Family Wines, US
Dr Michelle Moyer, Associate Professor and Statewide Viticulture Extension Specialist, Washington State University
Gerhard Pietersen, Ph.D., Professor, University of Pretoria, South Africa
Karen Ross (Invited), Secretary of Agriculture, California Dept. of Food and Agriculture, US
Jose Ramon Urbez Torres, Research Scientist, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Canada
Dr Roger Spencer, Program Coordinator Pierce’s Disease Control Program
Scott Steinmaus, Ph.D., Dept. Head, Horticulture and Crop Science Dept. Cal Poly SLO
Sabine Wiedemann-Merdinoglu, Institut National de Recherches Agronomique (INRA), France

Please register on the event website.

NGRA & ARS: SENSOR TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOP
2019-11-13 08:30 - 19:00 | Embassy Suites, 100 Capitol Mall, Sacramento, CA, 95814, United States
Date: Wednesday, November 13th, 2019
Time: 7:30 am Registration and Coffee, 8:15 am Sessions begin, 5:30 pm Reception
Venue: Embassy Suites, 100 Capitol Mall, Sacramento, CA 95814
Cost: $150 for NGRA Board Members and $250 for industry guests. Tickets include lunch and reception.
Description: The USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and the National Grape Research Alliance (NGRA) are partnering to produce the NGRA-ARS Sensor Technology Workshop to be held this fall in Sacramento, CA. Join principals from the wine, juice, table grape and raisin sectors to hear from scientists about the sensor technologies that support grape-growing today (including the strengths and shortcomings of these offerings), what’s in the research pipeline and what advances are on the horizon. In this dynamic event, the scientists will gain valuable insight about sensor technologies, too, from a panel of early-adopters, from industry attendees and from fellow researchers, as well. Be a part of the exploration!
Check out the packed agenda here!
Please Register for the event here.

LWC BOARD MEETING
2019-11-14 13:00 | Deodar Room – Wine & Roses, 2505 W. Turner Road, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States
LODI WINEGRAPE COMMISSION
MEETING NOTICE & AGENDA
Sent & Posted November 1, 2019
The Lodi Winegrape Commission will hold a public meeting as follows:
Date: Thursday, November 14, 2019
Time: 1:00pm
Place: Deodar Room, Wine & Roses, 2505 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) Review and Approval of the July 18, 2019 Minutes
– Action Item
4) Public comment on items appearing on the agenda (2 minutes maximum per person)
5) Financial Report
– Consideration of Final Annual Audits
– Action Item
6) Chairman’s Report
7) Executive Director’s Report
8) Lodi Winegrape Commission Direction
– Organizational Restructuring
– Committee Assignments
– Transparency
– Annual Meeting
9) Reports of Committees
– Executive Committee
– Grower Marketing
– LODI RULES
– Research/Education/Communication
10) Reports of Other Organizations
– California Wine Education Foundation
– San Joaquin County Farm Bureau
– Lodi District Grape Growers Assocation
– Lodi Grape Festival
– California Association Of Winegrape Growers
11) Public comment on items not appearing on the agenda (2 minutes maximum per person)
12) Agenda items for future meetings
13) Set next meeting date
14) 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 Kendra Altnow (209-403-8500) 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.

CD11 LODI IPM NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING
2019-12-03 08:00 - 21:30 | Burgundy Hall – Lodi Grape Festival, 413 E. Lockeford Street, Lodi, 95240, United States
Date: Tuesday, December 3rd, 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
Special Guest: Dr. Houston Wilson, UC – Kearney Ag Center
Special Topic: Grapevine Red Blotch Virus
Credits: 1.5 hrs DPR – CE (OTHER) approved
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 the Lodi Winegrape Commission: 209.367.4727 or lwwc@lodiwine.com.

A VITICULTURE SEMINAR HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF DAVID SMART: FROM ROOT BIOLOGY TO CARBON SEQUESTRATION
2019-12-03 09:00 - 16:00 | UC Davis Activities and Recreation Center, 760 Orchard Rd., Davis, CA, 95616, United States
Date: Tuesday, December 3rd, 2019
Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Venue: UC Davis Activities and Recreation Center Ballroom, 760 Orchard Road, Davis, CA 95616
Cost: $225
Description: On December 3, 2019, we will host a seminar focused on current research being undertaken by former students and collaborators of Professor David Smart, in the areas of plant nutrition, root biology, carbon sequestration, and sustainable vineyard management. Please join us for what is shaping up to be a very interesting program. Confirmed speakers include: Arnold Bloom, Patrick Brown, Michael Wolff, Joshua Viers, Bruce Bugbee, David Eissenstat, Maria del Mar Alsina Martí, and Christine Stockert.
To register and for more information: Please click HERE.

LDGGA: TODAY’S AG ECONOMY, FINANCIAL BASICS, & HOW TO MITIGATE RISK
2019-12-05 08:30 - 10:30 | Burgundy Hall – Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford Street, Lodi, CA, 95240, United States
Date: Thursday, December 5th, 2019
Time: 8:30am – Registration; 9:00am – Meeting
Venue: Burgundy Hall, Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E Lockeford St, Lodi, CA 95240
Presented & Sponsored by American AgCredit

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
2019-12-05 09:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, 95242, United States
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
NOTICE & AGENDA
Sent & Posted November 25, 2019
The Executive Committee will meet on:
Date: Thursday, December 5, 2019
Time: 9:00am
Place: Lodi Winegrape Commission Conference Room, 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 Minutes from Executive Committee Meeting, 6-06-19
Public Comment on Items Appearing on Agenda (two minutes maximum per person)
Lodi Winegrape Commission Annual Meeting
LWC Human Resources
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 Kendra Altnow (403-8500) 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.

FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
2019-12-11 12:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, 95242, United States
FINANCE COMMITTEE
MEETING NOTICE & AGENDA
Sent & Posted November 27, 2019
The Finance Committee will meet on:
Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Time: 12:00pm
Place: Lodi Winegrape Commission Conference Room, 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 October 9, 2019 meeting minutes
Public Comment on Items Appearing on Agenda (two minutes maximum per person)
September & October 2019 Financial Report
2019 Year-to-Date Budget Review
CWEF/LWC 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 Galen Schmiedt (209-329-8448) 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.

LODI RULES COMMITTEE MEETING
2019-12-16 12:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, 95242, United States
LODI RULES COMMITTEE
MEETING NOTICE & AGENDA
Sent & Posted December 5, 2019
Date: Monday, December 16, 2019
Time: 12:00pm
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 October 28, 2019 meeting minutes
Public comment on items appearing on the agenda (2 min limit per person)
Program updates:

– Marketing & promotions
– Program improvements
– Winery communications
– Protected Harvest and SureHarvest news
– Pesticide Risk Model for 2020 certification year & beyond

FY2019-2020 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 items listed above. Questions regarding the meeting should be directed to Aaron Shinn (209.747.9595) 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.

GROWER MARKETING COMMITTEE MEETING
2019-12-17 09:00 - 11:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission
Grower Marketing Committee
Meeting Notice and Agenda
Posted & Sent December 6, 2019
The Grower Marketing Committee of the Lodi Winegrape Commission will meet:
Date: Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Time: 9:00 A.M.
Place: Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 W. Turner Rd., Lodi, CA, 95242
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
1. Call to order
2. Roll call and establishment of quorum
3. Review November 8 meeting minutes
4. Public Comment on Items Appearing on the Agenda
5. Commission & Consumer Brand Identity
· Creative Execution Updates
· Launch
6. Marketing Plan
7. Public Relations Plan
· PR Activities
8. 2019-20 Year-to-date Budget Review
9. Reports from Other Committees
10. Public Comment on Items Not Appearing on the Agenda
11. Agenda Items for Future Meetings
12. Set Next Meeting Date
13. Adjourn
Action may be taken on any of the items listed above. Questions regarding the meeting should be directed Kendra Altnow (403-8500) or Stuart Spencer (367-4727). Persons with disabilities needing special accommodation should contact Stuart Spencer at least five days prior to the meeting.

CD11 LODI IPM NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING
2019-12-18 08:00 - 09:30 | Jackson Hall – Lodi Grape Festival Grounds
Date: Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020
Time: 8:00 – 9:30am
Venue: Jackson Hall, Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E Lockeford St, Lodi, CA 95240
Cost: FREE, breakfast provided with RSVP
Special Guest: TBD
Credits: 1.5 hrs DPR – CE (OTHER) applied for
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 the Lodi Winegrape Commission: 209.367.4727 or lwwc@lodiwine.com.
