Lodi Growers

GROWER MARKETING COMMITTEE MEETING
2021-04-21 14:30 - 16:00, 2021-05-25 14:30 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lodi Wine Visitor Center, 2545 W Turner Rd, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States
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LODI RULES SUSTAINABLE VISION WORKSHOP
2021-04-28 13:30 - 16:30
Date: Wednesday, April 28th, 2021
Time: 1:30 – 4:30pm (PDT)
Venue: Online via GoToMeeting
Please join this interactive meeting from your computer with a video and headset (headphones plus a microphone).
https://www.gotomeet.me/LodiRules/sustainable-vision-workshop-april
Description: This workshop satisfies part of the requirement for LR Standard 1.1. Once you attend one vision workshop, it counts for your lifetime. All growers, wineries, and LODI RULES community members are welcome to attend.
For more information: Contact the Lodi Winegrape Commission by phone 209.367.4727 or email info@lodiwine.com.

CD11 LODI IPM NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING
2021-05-04 08:00 - 09:30
Date: Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Time: 8:00 – 9:30am (PST)
Venue: Online via GoToWebinar
Registration URL: attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/7879013873955705356
Webinar ID: 323-159-451
Cost: FREE
Special Guest: Beth Stone-Smith, USDA
Hosts: Larry Whitted and Chris Storm
Special Topic: Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter & Pierce’s Disease: Info for the Lodi AVA
Credits: 1.5 hrs (DPR – 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 the best IPM strategies and for support with solving viticultural anomalies.
Pre-Registration (required): Register at the link above. Contact the Lodi Winegrape Commission by phone at 209.367.4727 or email info@lodiwine.com for help with registration.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
2021-05-05 14:30 - 16:00

LODI RULES SUSTAINABLE VISION WORKSHOP
2021-05-06 09:00 - 12:00
Date: Thursday, May 6th, 2021
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm (PDT)
Venue: Online via GoToMeeting
Please join this interactive meeting from your computer with a video and headset (headphones plus a microphone).
https://www.gotomeet.me/LodiRules/sustainable-vision-workshop-may
Description: This workshop satisfies part of the requirement for LR Standard 1.1. Once you attend one vision workshop, it counts for your lifetime. All growers, wineries, and LODI RULES community members are welcome to attend.
For more information: Contact the Lodi Winegrape Commission by phone 209.367.4727 or email info@lodiwine.com.

FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
2021-05-06 12:00 - 13:30, 2021-07-21 12:00 - 13:30 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, 95242, United States

LODI RULES COMMITTEE MEETING
2021-05-10 14:00 - 15:30, 2021-07-26 12:00 - 14:30 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, 95242, United States

WINERY MARKETING COMMITEE MEETING
2021-05-11 14:30 - 16:00

LWC BOARD MEETING
2021-05-12 14:30 - 16:00

UC: LODI WATER MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP III
2021-05-13 09:00 - 11:45
Date: Thursday, May 13, 2021
Time: 9:00 – 11:45am (PDT)
Venue: Online via GoToWebinar
Registration URL
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/176627060900754960
Webinar ID: 859-692-643
Cost: FREE, all are welcome
Speakers: Kaan Kurtural, PhD, Mae Culumber, PhD, Mark Battany, PhD, Tapan Pathak, PhD, (UC); Joel Kimmelshue, PhD, (LandIQ); Dirk Barnard (Agri Technovation)
Credits: 2.5 hrs NMP CEU approved
Description: In this FREE workshop brought to you by the Lodi Winegrape Commission, the third of three workshops in an educational series designed especially for Lodi winegrowers, University of California experts and others will share advanced, practical tips on how to improve water efficiency at various scales in the vineyard. Topics include: water testing, remote sensing, soil zoning and variable rate irrigation, climate change impacts, and tips for prevention and mitigation of heat damage in the vineyard. Attendance at or viewing of the Lodi Water Management Workshops I & II is suggested but not required for attending this third Workshop. View the full agenda HERE.
View a recording of Workshop I HERE and a recording of Workshop II HERE.
Pre-Registration Required: Register at the link above. Contact the Lodi Winegrape Commission by phone at 209.367.4727 or email info@lodiwine.com for help with registration.

BOOTS ON THE GROUND: A MASTERCLASS IN SUSTAINABLE VITICULTURE & LODI RULES
2021-05-17 10:00 - 12:00
Date: Monday, May 17, 2021
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm (PDT)
Venue: Online via Zoom
Cost: FREE
Moderator: Elaine Chukan Brown, Hawk Wakawaka Wine Reviews
Speakers:

Madelyn Kolber, KG Vineyard Management
Phil Abba, Abba Vineyards
Aaron Lange, LangeTwins Family Winery & Vineyard
Kevin Phillips, Michael David Winery & Phillips Farms

Description: Join this webinar, for a collaboration between SommFoundation and the Lodi Winegrape Commission, presented by Elaine Chukan Brown. This seminar will dig into the unique perspective that goes into farming for both quality and longevity in one of California’s most important and dynamic growing regions. During the two-hour seminar, they will look at what makes LODI RULES such an effective guide for quality viticulture and how this translates to higher quality wine. Moderated by Elaine Chukan Brown, the panel will include growers from Lodi who are leading the way in sustainability, quality winemaking, habitat restoration, water reclamation, and more. Below are the wines they will taste from their certified vineyards and discuss the connection between attentive farming, thoughtful viticulture, and exceptional wine:

Klinker Brick Winery 2020 Grenache Blanc, Under the Sea Vineyard
McCay Cellars 2016 Syrah, Louis Abba Vineyard
LangeTwins Winery & Vineyards 2020 Aglianico Rosé, River Ranch Vineyard
Michael David Winery 2017 Inkblot Petit Verdot

Pre-Registration (required): Click HERE to register in advance. For more information, click HERE. Contact the Lodi Winegrape Commission by phone at 209.367.4727 or email info@lodiwine.com for help with registration.

REC COMMITTEE MEETING
2021-05-18 14:00 - 15:30 | Lodi Wine Visitor Center, 2545 W Turner Rd, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States

SMART SPRAYER TAILGATE TALK
2021-05-20 14:00 - 15:00
Date: Thursday, May 20, 2021
Time: 2:00 – 3:00pm (PDT)
Venue: Alta Mesa Ranch, north of Woods Rd between Colony Rd & Alta Mesa Rd, Wilton, CA (follow Grower Meeting Signs)
Cost: FREE, all are welcome
Hosts: Trinchero Family Estates
Description: Trinchero Family Estates is testing out two intelligent sprayers (Smart Guided® Systems) this spring in an effort to reduce the cost and usage of plant protectant materials in the vineyard. Developed by USDA scientists and engineers, these smart sprayers are backed by over a decade of research and field-testing. Learn about Trinchero’s experience thus far, see the sprayer in action on high wire Cabernet (5th-12th leaf), and enjoy a donut!
RSVP: Contact the Lodi Winegrape Commission by email info@lodiwine.com or call 209.367.4727 to register.

CD11 LODI IPM NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING
2021-06-01 08:00 - 09:30 | Online via GoToWebinar
Date: Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Time: 8:00 – 9:30am (PDT)
Venue: Online via GoToWebinar
Registration URL: attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/7879013873955705356
Webinar ID: 636-012-747
Cost: FREE
Special Guest: Roger Baldwin, PhD, Wildlife Specialist, Department of Wildlife, UC Davis
Moderators: TBD
Special Topic: Rodent Control in the Vineyard
Credits: 1.5 hrs (DPR – 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 the best IPM strategies and for support with solving viticultural anomalies.
Pre-Registration (required): Register at the link above. Contact the Lodi Winegrape Commission by phone at 209.367.4727 or email info@lodiwine.com for help with registration.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
2021-06-03 14:30 - 16:00, 2021-06-17 14:30 - 16:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, 95242, United States

WINERY MARKETING COMMITTEE MEETING
2021-06-08 14:30 - 16:00 | Lodi Wine Visitor Center, 2545 W Turner Rd, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States

FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
2021-06-09 12:00 - 13:30 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, 95242, United States
Agenda TBD

LODI RULES COMMITTEE MEETING
2021-06-14 14:00 - 15:30 | Lodi Wine Visitor Center, 2545 W Turner Rd, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States

LWC BOARD MEETING
2021-06-23 14:30 - 16:00 | Lodi Wine Visitor Center, 2545 W Turner Rd, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States

AUTONOMOUS ELECTRIC TRACTOR DEMO
2021-07-09 11:00 - 13:00 | Clay Station Vineyards
AUTONOMOUS ELECTRIC TRACTOR DEMO.
Date: Friday, July 9, 2021
Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm (demo); 12:00 – 1:00pm (lunch)
Venue: Clay Station Vineyards, east of Clay Station Rd and north of Simmerhorn Rd, Lodi AVA (follow grower meeting signs)

Cost: FREE, all are welcome
Hosts: Round Valley Ranches & Monarch Tractor
Description: Round Valley Ranches is trying out an autonomous, driver-optional, electric tractor (Monarch ®) in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and labor costs in the vineyard. Come see this new tractor in action on Cabernet Sauvignon (11-ft spacing, quad) and stay for an outdoor lunch sponsored by Monarch!
RSVP by 7/8 at noon (required for lunch): Click HERE to RSVP directly to Monarch for the lunch count. Call the Lodi Winegrape Commission at 209.367.4727 with any questions.

WINERY MARKETING COMMITTEE MEETING
2021-07-13 14:30 - 16:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, 95242, United States

LODI GRAPE HARVEST SAFETY SEMINAR
2021-07-15 08:00 - 13:30 | Lodi Grape Festival – Chardonnay Hall, 413 E Lockeford St, Lodi, CA, 95240, United States
Date: Thursday, July 15, 2021
Times:
8:00 – 10:30am (Spanish Session, complimentary breakfast)
11:00am – 1:30pm (English Session, complimentary lunch)
Venue: Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, Chardonnay Hall, 413 E Lockeford St, Lodi, Lodi
Cost: FREE, all are welcome
Topics & Speakers:

Mechanical Harvest Safety, Cal Ag Safety
Night Work Safety & Cal OSHA Nighttime Outdoor Agricultural Operations Standard, Ag Safe
Heat Illness & First Aid, Pan American Insurance
Emergency Response, Mokelumne Rural Fire District

Description: The annual Lodi Harvest Safety Seminar is offered FREE of charge to Crush District 11 grape growers and their employees courtesy of the Lodi District Grape Growers Association & the Lodi Winegrape Commission.
RSVP: By July 10th to Lodi District Grape Growers Association at 209.339.8246 or info@ldgga.org. Specify English or Spanish session and the number of attendees per session.

GROWER MARKETING COMMITTEE MEETING
2021-07-19 14:30 - 16:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, 95242, United States

REC COMMITTEE MEETING
2021-07-20 12:00 - 14:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, 95242, United States

LWC BOARD MEETING
2021-07-22 14:00 - 16:30 | Barrel Room – Lodi Grape Festival, 431 E. Lockeford St, Lodi, CA, 95240, United States

CD11 LODI IPM NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING
2021-08-03 08:00 - 09:30 | Burgundy Hall – Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford Street, Lodi, CA, 95240, United States
Date: Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Time: 8:00 – 9:30am
Venue: Burgundy Hall, Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E Lockeford St, Lodi, CA
Cost: FREE
Special Guest: Tapan Pathak, PhD, UC Cooperative Extension Specialist, UC Merced
Special Topic: Pest & Disease Management in a New Normal
Credits: 1.5 hrs (DPR – 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 the best IPM strategies and for support with solving viticultural anomalies.
RSVP: To the Lodi Winegrape Commission by phone 209.367.4727 or email stephanie@lodiwine.com.
