Lodi Growers

LODI WINE COUNTRY COMM. MEETING
2019-05-06 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, 95242, United States
Lodi Wine Country Committee
Meeting Notice and Agenda
Sent & Posted April 24, 2019
The Lodi Winegrape Commission’s Lodi Wine Country Committee will meet:
Date: Monday, May 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:

Call to order
Roll call and establishment of quorum
Review of April 8, 2019 minutes
Public Comment on Items Appearing on the Agenda
2018/2019 Scheduled Winery Road Shows

VinDiego (April 11, 2019)
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 Winegrape Commission Future Direction

LWC Bylaws
Strategic Plan

2018-19 Year-to-Date Budget Review
2019-20 Budget Request
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.

CD11 LODI IPM NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING
2019-05-07 08:00 - 09:30 | Burgundy Hall – Lodi Grape Festival, 413 E. Lockeford Street, Lodi, 95240, United States
Date: Tuesday, May 7th, 2019
Time: 8:00 – 9:30am
Venue: Burgundy Hall, Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E Lockeford St, Lodi, CA 95240
ATTENTION: The main entrance will be closed, please use the Murray Street entrance.
Cost: FREE, breakfast provided with RSVP
Credits: 1.5 hrs DPR – CE (OTHER) approved
Special Guest: Mick Canevari, UCCE Farm Advisor Emeritus – weed control
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. At this meeting, we are lucky to have special guest Mick Canevari who is coming out of retirement to let Lodi growers and PCAs try to stump him with weed management questions!
RSVP: Please RSVP to Christina at the Lodi Winegrape Commission: 209.367.4727 or lwwc@lodiwine.com.

DRESS UP WINE DOWN, ON CAP WITH LODI WINES
2019-05-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Capitol Avenue, Sacramento, CA, 95814, United States
Date: Saturday, May 11th, 2019
Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Venue: Capitol Avenue, Sacramento, CA
Cost: FREE
Description: Hey Sacramentans: Lodi is bringing the wine to you during Second Saturday on May 11! Dress Up, Wine Down on Cap will feature wine tasting from 12 of your favorite Lodi wineries alongside a dazzling fashion show highlighting styles and trends from the area’s hottest boutiques like Richard Hallmarq, Getta Clue, Heart Clothing Boutique, and more! This event benefits WEAVE (Women Escaping a Violent Environment).
Featured wineries: Acquiesce Winery & Vineyards, Bokisch Vineyards, Drava Wines, Harney Lane Winery, Klinker Brick Winery, m2 Wines, Macchia Wines, MacKenzie Vineyards, Markus Wine Co., Oak Ridge Winery, Paskett Winery, Thomas Allen Vineyards & Winery.

SOCIAL MEDIA MONDAY
2019-05-13 16:00 - 17:00 | Lodi Wine & Visitor Center, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, CA, United States
Date: Monday, May 13th, 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.

LWC: 2019 ZINFEST BLIND TASTING: A STUDY OF ANCIENT VINE ZINFANDELS OF CALIFORNIA
2019-05-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Ballroom, Wine & Roses, 2505 W. Turner Road, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States
Date: Friday, May 17th, 2019
Time: 2:00 – 4:00pm
Venue: Wine & Roses Hotel Ballroom, 2505 W. Turner Road, Lodi, 95242
Cost: $40 per person. *There is no physical ticket required for this event. Your purchase information will be used for check-in at the event.
Description: Exactly how do Zinfandels from Lodi’s oldest vines compare to ancient vine Zinfandels grown in Sonoma County, Napa Valley, Paso Robles, Contra Costa and Amador County? The best way to find out is to taste them “blind,” preferably with the guidance of some of the most Zinfandel-knowledgeable wine professionals in the state.
This ZinFest pre-event will consist of 12 Zinfandels from all these classic wine regions – all the wines sourced from vines planted an average of over 100 years ago. The objective will be to delineate and discuss terroir related sensory qualities, which will be discussed by three panelists of impeccable credentials: Mike Dunne (Columnist, “Dunne on Wine,” and The Sacramento Bee), Steve Eliot (Editor, Connoisseurs’ Guide to California Wine), and Catherine Fallis MS (Planet Grape®, Grape Goddess®, author of “10 Grapes to Know”). The panel/tasting will be moderated by Randy Caparoso (editor for lodiwine.com and The SOMM Journal).
Register: Reservations are required. Seats are limited! Purchase tickets here.

VINTNER'S GRILLE AT THE LAKE
2019-05-17 18:00 | Lodi Lake, 1101 W. Turner Rd., Lodi, CA, 95242
Date: Friday, May 17th, 2019
Time: 6:00 – 9:00pm (Wine reception begins at 6:00pm. Dinner begins at 7:00pm.)
Venue: Lodi Lake Park, 1101 W. Turner Road, Lodi, CA 95242
Cost: TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT. All attendees must be 21 years of age to attend.
Description: Join the passionate vintners and growers of the Lodi Appellation as they extend hometown hospitality and engage guests in an evening of colorful festivities. Enjoy the region’s finest pairing of freshly prepared, local cuisine catered by Angelina’s of Stockton paired with the best of Lodi’s celebrated Old Vine Zinfandel! After dinner, treat your sweet tooth to an assortment of sweet treats from the dessert bar. Top off the perfect evening by kicking up your heels to the sounds of live music by the Ryan Hernandez Band.
Menu:
APPETIZERS | Pulled Pork Sliders, Deep Fried Ravioli with Marinara, Baked, Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus with Parmesan
SALAD | Mixed Greens with Cherry Tomatoes, Sliced Red Onion, Pepperoncini, Artichokes, Kalamata Olives, Cucumbers, Diced Provolone, Red Wine Vinaigrette
DINNER | Marinated Tri-Tip, Chicken Francese, Grilled Brussels Sprouts with Red Onion & Julienne Carrots, Cheese Tortellini with Creamy Pesto
DESSERT BAR | A delicious selection from Nothing Bundt Cakes, Stockton
Additional Information: Dress is casual. Event is held lakeside. Lodi Lake is located at 1101-1301 W. Turner Road in Lodi, California.
Parking: Parking is available just inside the main entrance to Lodi Lake. Shuttles will be available to transport you from the parking area to the dinner location.

ZINFEST GRAND TASTING
2019-05-18 12:00 - 17:00 | Lodi Lake, 1101 W. Turner Rd., Lodi, CA, 95242
Date: Saturday, May 18th, 2019
Time: 12:00 – 5:00pm – Early Entrance Admission (limited availability)
1:00 – 5:00pm – General Admission
Venue: Lodi Lake Park, 1101 W. Turner Road, Lodi, CA 95242, the ZinFest Grand Tasting takes place on the north side of Lodi Lake Park
Cost: EARLY ENTRANCE ADMISSION TICKET | $75 in advance (not available at the gate)
The ZinFest Grand Tasting Early Entrance Admission ticket allows the ticket holder to enter 1 hour early at 12:00 noon before the general public. Ticket includes reserve and barrel tastings, general wine tastings, entertainment, access to food and artisan vendors, and your own souvenir wine glass. Early Entrance Admission tickets are limited to only 500. We expect that Early Entrance Admission tickets will be very popular and will sell out FAST!
GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET | $55 in advance | $65 at the gate
Gates open at 1:00pm for ZinFest Grand Tasting General Admission. Ticket includes general wine tastings, entertainment, access to food and artisan vendors, and your own souvenir wine glass.
DESIGNATED DRIVER EARLY ENTRANCE ADMISSION TICKET | $25 in advance (not available at the gate)
The ZinFest Grand Tasting Designated Driver Early Entrance Admission ticket allows the ticket holder to enter 1 hour early at 12:00 noon before the general public. Ticket includes entertainment and access to food and artisan vendors.
DESIGNATED DRIVER GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET | $20 (advance and at the gate)
Gates open at 1:00pm for ZinFest Grand Tasting General Admission. Ticket includes entertainment and access to food and artisan vendors.
ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL AND NON-REFUNDABLE. MUST BE 21 TO ATTEND. WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST OR STOLEN TICKETS.
Description: The ZinFest Grand Tasting is a wine lover’s paradise, featuring a selection of 200 unique Lodi varietal wines from Albariño to Zinfandel. Take in a fun and educational session at the wine or BBQ schools, play lawn games, hang out in the ZinFest Music Lounge or at the Main Stage, and meet the winemakers and taste-makers that have helped shape Lodi into one of California’s top wine country destinations. The ZinFest Grand Tasting is the Lodi Appellation’s premier wine festival. Come be part of this unparalleled and delicious experience.
THE WINE
ZINFEST WINE SCHOOL
UP IN SMOKE BBQ DEMO
ENTERTAINMENT
Additional Event Information:
PARKING | Parking is located at the Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford St., Lodi, 95240. Shuttles will be provided from this parking lot to the event entrance. Allow at least 30 minutes for transportation. Limited parking can also be found in surrounding residential neighborhoods.
ATTIRE | Black tie. As if. The ZinFest Grand Tasting is held outdoors at Lodi Lake Park. Upscale casual attire is recommended with an emphasis on comfortable shoes and sun protection.
HAVE A QUESTION YOU DON’T SEE THE ANSWER TO HERE? VISIT OUR FAQ PAGE.
Reserve your ticket: Please purchase your early entrance admission ticket on the event website or your general admission ticket at the gate upon arrival.

ZINFEST: CELLAR TOURS
2019-05-19 | CA
Lodi Wine Country Participating Wineries
Embark on a self-guided tour of the Lodi Appellation as participating wineries host special activities and tastings in the intimacy of their own cellars. No ticket is required. Individual tasting fees may apply.
Participating wineries will be posted closer to the event date, please check back for updates.

REC COMM. MEETING
2019-05-21 12:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, 95242, United States
LODI WINEGRAPE COMMISSION
RESEARCH, EDUCATION, & COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE
NOTICE AND AGENDA
Sent and posted May 10th, 2019
Date: Tuesday, May 21st, 2019
Time: 12pm
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 the April 16th, 2019 minutes
Public comment on items appearing on the agenda (2 min limit per person)
FY2018-19 Budget review to date
Budget Request FY2019-2020
Grower education programs:

Review of recent meetings
Ideas for future outreach meetings

Farm Advisor position

UC Extension update

Grower communications
Winegrape research in Crush District 11:

Research projects and focus group updates
Potential district-wide projects

Weather Network services
Demonstration Vineyard
Brief reports from other Lodi Winegrape Commission Committees
Public comment on items not appearing on the agenda (2 min limit per person)
Items for future agendas
Confirm future meeting dates for FY2018-2019
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 (327-6472) or Stuart Spencer (367-4727). Persons with disabilities needing special accommodation should contact Stuart Spencer 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.

UC DAVIS: 2019 WINE GRAPE IRRIGATION SHORT COURSE
2019-05-22 08:15 - 2019-05-23 17:30 | Springhill Suites by Marriot, 101 Gateway Rd. East, Napa, CA, 94558, United States
Date: Wednesday, May 22nd – Thursday, May 23rd, 2019
Time: 8:15am – 5:30pm, both days
Venues: Springhill Suites by Marriot, 101 Gateway Rd East, Napa, CA, US, 94558 and UC Davis experimental vineyard, 1380 Oakville Grade, California 94562, and the Napa Airport, 2030 Airport Road, Napa, CA 94558
Cost: $695 per person includes: Two full days of instruction with hands on demonstrations in our Oakville vineyard, Electronic binder of all presentations, Breakfast, lunch, and refreshments are included for both days of the course.
Credits: CCA credits (pending approval)
Who should attend: New and experienced growers as well as other industry members interested in commercial grape production that rely on micro and surface irrigation.
Description: Plan to join us for this integrated vineyard irrigation management short course featuring UC faculty, UC Cooperative Extension specialists and farm advisers, and USDA researchers who will provide an in-depth, comprehensive study of all phases of grapevine irrigation design, implementation, automation, physiological effects and resulting wine composition. The program is based on the latest information and research and will cover the fundamental principles that form the basis for practical decisions and include Q&A for each session, quality time with instructors and networking opportunities.
Learn more about:
Soil-plant-water relations of grapevine
Soil physical and chemical assessment for vineyard soil health
Grapevine water requirements for optimal yield/quality
Design and management of irrigation systems
Climate change mitigation using irrigation
Irrigation scheduling methods using ET, Surface Renewal, Soil-based methods
Remote sensing of vineyard water status
Ground water re-charge and implications on plant health
Irrigation strategies using variable rate irrigation and automation
Distributed computing and artificial intelligence for sensor networks in vineyard system
How to properly set up evapotranspiration stations and surface renewal system
How to properly install and space vineyard sensors
Ten (10) vineyard demonstrations at the Oakville Experiment Station
For details on the entire program and agenda: Please view the website here: 2019 UC Davis Wine Grape Irrigation Short Course
Registration and more information: SEATS are LIMITED Please Register Early. Please follow the link to register online.

GROWER MARKETING COMM. MEETING
2019-05-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, 95242, United States
Grower Marketing Committee
Meeting Notice and Agenda
Posted May 9, 2019
Sent May 9, 2019
The Grower Marketing Committee of the Lodi Winegrape Commission will meet:
Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Time: 10:00 A.M.
Place: Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 W. Turner Rd., Lodi, CA, 95242
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:

Call to order
Roll call and establishment of quorum
Review April 25, 2019 meeting minutes
Public Comment on Items Appearing on the Agenda
Commission & Consumer Brand Identity Proposals – Continued Branding Exploration

Action Item

Grape Marketing
Public Relations Plan

PR Activities

2018-19 Year-to-date Budget Review
2019-20 Budget Request
Reports from Other Committees
Public Comment on Items Not Appearing on the Agenda
Agenda Items for Future Meetings
Set Next Meeting Date
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. This notice and agenda is available on the internet in Upcoming Meetings and Events on www.lodigrowers.com.

LWC + E. & J. GALLO: MECHANICAL LEAFING DEMO
2019-05-23 13:30 - 15:00 | 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.
