Lodi Growers

LWC BOARD MEETING
2026-03-05 16:00 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Kirst Hall, Hutchins Street Square, 125 S. Hutchins Street, Lodi, CA, 95240, United States
Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026
Time: 4:00pm (PST)
Place: Kirst Hall, Hutchins Street Square, 125 South Hutchins Street, Lodi, CA 95240
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:

Call to order
Roll call and establishment of quorum
Public Comment on Items Appearing on the Agenda (two minutes maximum per person)
Annual Meeting
Public Comment on Items Not Appearing on the Agenda (two minutes maximum per person)
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 Chair Jacylyn Stokes Iniguez (209-327-5552) 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 before the meeting. This notice and agenda are available on the internet in Agendas & Minutes.

RESEARCH, EDUCATION & COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE MEETING
2026-03-10 10:00 - 12:30 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, 95242, United States
RESEARCH, EDUCATION & COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE
MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA
Sent and posted February 27, 2026
Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Time: 10:00am
Place: 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 January 12, 2026 meeting minutes
Public comment on items appearing on the agenda (2 min limit per person)
Grower education programs:

Review of recent initiatives and growing season
Ideas for future outreach initiatives

Grower communications
Winegrape research in Crush District 11:

Research projects and focus group updates

Weather Network services
FY2025-26 Budget Review
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 Dr. Stephanie Bolton (209.367.4727) or Dawson Lewis (209.371.7655). Persons with disabilities needing special accommodation should contact the Lodi Winegrape Commission (209.367.4727) at least five days prior to the meeting. Notices and agendas for upcoming Commission meetings are available on the internet at lodigrowers.com/commission/agendas-minutes/.

WINERY MARKETING COMMITTEE MEETING
2026-03-11 09:00 - 11:00 | Lodi Wine Visitor Center, 2545 W Turner Rd, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States
WINERY MARKETING COMMITTEE
MEETING NOTICE & AGENDA

The Lodi Winegrape Commission will hold a public meeting as follows:
Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Time: 9:00am
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 and approval of January 7, 2026, minutes

Action Item

Public Comment on Items Appearing on the Agenda (two minutes maximum per person)
Winery Marketing Activities

Winery BID
No Reservations Initiative
Lodi Wine & Chocolate 2026 (February 14-15)
Educational Programming

Roadshows

Festival of Forgotten Grapes, January 31 (San Jose) & March 28, 2026 (Los Angeles)
Dress Up Wine Down Sacramento, May 16, 2026

FY 2025-2026 Budget Review
Reports from other LWC Committees
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 Steve Felten (209-810-5258) 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. Notices and agendas for upcoming Commission meetings are available on the internet at https://www.lodigrowers.com/commission/agendas-minutes/.

UC ON THE ROAD IN LODI
2026-03-11 09:00 - 13:00 | Burgundy Hall – Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford Street, Lodi, CA, 95240, United States
UC DAVIS DEPT OF VITICULTURE & ENOLOGY ON THE ROAD IN LODI.
Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm
Venue: Burgundy Hall, Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E Lockeford St, Lodi CA
Cost: $35 (includes lunch); $40 at the door
Topics & Speakers:
– Department Update – Ben Montpetit, Chair and Professor, Department of Viticulture & Enology, UC Davis
– Rootstocks and drought resistance – Megan Bartlett, Associate Professor, Department of Viticulture & Enology, UC Davis
– Building better grapevine rootstocks for salinity, nematodes, and viruses – Luis Diaz Garcia, Assistant Professor, Department of Viticulture & Enology, UC Davis
– NoLo wine production: Current technology and critical gaps in knowledge – David Block, Distinguished Professor, Departments of Viticulture & Enology and Chemical Engineering, UC Davis
– Grapes to glass: Sensory evaluation for quality control and product innovation – Ha Nguyen, Assistant Professor, Department of Viticulture & Enology, UC Davis
– Introduction and current research in the Chen Lab – Liang Chen, Assistant Professor, Department of Viticulture & Enology, UC Davis
– Perspectives on Lodi viticulture – Justin Tanner, Viticulture Advisor, San Joaquin County, UCANR
Description: On The Road programs are educational seminars that are designed to help UC Davis communicate with the grape and wine industries by bringing faculty to different regions of California. They present relevant topics or current research and, at the same time, listen to the issues that are important to grape growing and winemaking professionals.
Registration: Pre-registration is now closed, but walk-ins are welcomed. Contact the UC Davis Department of Viticulture & Enology (cjbamforth@ucdavis.edu) with any questions.

LODI RULES APPLICATIONS & FEES DUE
2026-03-13 08:00 - 17:00
Today, the LODI RULES applications and fees are due to Protected Harvest for growers wishing to certify their winegrapes as sustainable for the 2026 vintage. The Lodi Winegrape Commission asked Protected Harvest if they could offer a temporary discount on the fees since so many growers are struggling right now. The Protected Harvest Board of Directors approved a 10% discount on base certification fees for the 2026 certification year.
Contact Amy Hiser with Protected Harvest (certification@protectedharvest.org) to get a LODI RULES application and Dr. Stephanie Bolton with the Lodi Winegrape Commission (stephanie@lodiwine.com) to get a LODI RULES binder with program information.
Base Grower Certification Fee:
New Grower: $1,606.50 (reflective of a 10% discount on the regular fee of $1,785; applicable only for the 2026 certification year.)
Renewing Grower: $1,084.50 (reflective of 10% discount on the regular fee of $1,205; applicable only for the 2026 certification year.)
Grower Incremental Assessment Fee:
$2.00 per application acre for vineyards within Crush District #11
$4.00 per application acre for vineyards outside Crush District #11 within CA
$5.00 per application acre for vineyards outside CA within the USA
$6.00 per application acre for vineyards outside the USA
Renewal On-Site Audit Fee:
Renewing Grower: $300 when on-site audit is required (typically once every three years)

Learn more at lodigrowers.com/standards.

LWC Board Meeting
2026-03-17 12:00 - 14:00 | Barrel Room, Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford St., Lodi, CA 95240, East Lockeford Street, Lodi, CA, 95240, United States
The Lodi Winegrape Commission will hold a public meeting as follows:
LODI WINEGRAPE COMMISSION
MEETING NOTICE & AGENDA
Sent and posted Friday, March 6, 2026
Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Time: 12:00pm
Place: Barrel Room, Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford St., Lodi, CA 95240
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:

Call to order
Roll call and establishment of quorum
Review and Approval of January 20, 2026 & March 5, 2026 minutes

Action Item

Public Comment on Items Appearing on the Agenda (two minutes maximum per person)
Financial Report
Chairman’s Report
Executive Director’s Report
Reports of Committees

Executive Committee
Grower Marketing
Lodi Rules
Research/Education/Communication
Winery Marketing

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 Jacylyn Stokes (209) 327-5552 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 WINERY ALLIANCE MEETING
2026-03-18 10:00 - 11:30 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 W. Turner Rd., Lodi, CA 95242, West Turner Road, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States
LODI WINERY ALLIANCE
MEETING NOTICE & AGENDA

The Lodi Winery Business Improvement District will hold a public meeting as follows:
Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Time: 10:00am (PST)
Place: Lodi Winegrape Commission Office: 2545 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 February 18, 2026, minutes

Action Item

Public Comment on Items Appearing on the Agenda (two minutes maximum per person)

Strategic Direction/Planning

Structure
Timing

Organizational Setup

Nonprofit status update
Bank account status
Insurance status
Commission-to-BID management services agreement

Assessment Collections

HdL onboarding update and portal status
County contract status
Collection timeline and anticipated start (~April)

Branding & Communications

Lodi Winery Alliance logo update
Website migration update

Committees

Marketing
Education

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 Jeremy Trettevik (209) 210-2501 or Stuart Spencer (209-367-4727). Persons with disabilities needing special accommodation should contact Stuart Spencer at 209-367-4727 or stuart@lodiwine.com prior to the meeting. This notice and agenda is available on the internet in Upcoming Meetings and Events on www.lodigrowers.com.

IPM NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING: POWDERY MILDEW & BARN OWLS
2026-04-07 08:00 - 09:30 | Burgundy Hall – Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford Street, Lodi, CA, 95240, United States
IPM NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING: POWDERY MILDEW & BARN OWLS.
Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Time: 8:00 – 9:30am
Venue: Burgundy Hall, Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E Lockeford St, Lodi CA
Cost: FREE, all are welcome
Credits: 1.5 hrs DPR CE (other) approved
Topics & Speakers: Powdery Mildew IPM, including sprayer calibration – Matt Frank, Trinchero; Barn Owls for Rodent Control – Karen Gallardo Cruz, UC Davis
Description: Our group meets monthly to discuss current vineyard pests and their management. This month, Matt Frank will share what he learned from the FRAME project with Dr. Michelle Moyer and Karen Cruz will talk about her plans to continue barn owl research in Lodi. Attendees will receive spray coverage and powdery mildew resistance kits while supplies last.
RSVP: To the Lodi Winegrape Commission by phone 209.367.4727 or email info@lodiwine.com.

GROWER MARKETING COMMITTEE MEETING
2026-04-08 12:00 - 14:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 W. Turner Rd., Lodi, CA 95242, West Turner Road, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States
Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Time: 12:00pm
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 and approval of February 4, 2026, minutes
· Action Item
Public Comment on Items Appearing on the Agenda (two minutes maximum per person)
Marketing & Advertising (consumer, media, trade, & grower)
Public Relations Activities
Grower Outreach & Education
FY 2025-26 Budget Review
Report from other committees
Public Comment on Items Not Appearing on the Agenda (two minutes maximum per person)
Agenda Items for Future Meetings
Set Next Meeting Dates
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 Grower Marketing committee chair Joan Kautz (209-712-3300) 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 Agendas & Minutes.

LODI RULES COMMITTEE MEETING
2026-04-13 12:00 - 13:30 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, 95242, United States
LODI RULES COMMITTEE
MEETING NOTICE & AGENDA
Sent and posted April 2, 2026
Date: Monday, April 13, 2026
Time: 12pm
Place: Lodi Winegrape Commission, 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 the December 9, 2025 meeting minutes
Public comment on items appearing on the agenda (2 min limit per person)
Program updates:

Review of certification year
Grower/Winery communications
Marketing & promotions
Protected Harvest

FY2025-26 Budget Review and FY2026-27 draft Budget Request
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 Dr. Stephanie Bolton (209.367.4727) or Committee Chair Pieter A. den Hartog (209.327.7838). Persons with disabilities needing special accommodation should contact the Lodi Winegrape Commission (209.367.4727) at least five days prior to the meeting. Notices and agendas for upcoming Commission meetings are available on the internet at lodigrowers.com/commission/agendas-minutes/.

LODI WINERY ALLIANCE MEETING
2026-04-15 10:00 - 11:30 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 W. Turner Rd., Lodi, CA 95242, West Turner Road, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States
LODI WINERY ALLIANCE
MEETING NOTICE & AGENDA

The Lodi Winery Business Improvement District will hold a public meeting as follows:
Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Time: 10:00am (PST)
Place: Lodi Winegrape Commission Office: 2545 W. Turner Road, Lodi, CA 95242
The agenda for the meeting is forthcoming.
