Lodi Growers

GROWER MARKETING COMMITTEE MEETING
2024-05-10 12:00 - 14:00, 2024-07-03 12:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-20 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, 95242, United States
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FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
2024-05-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, 95242, United States

LWC BOARD MEETING
2024-05-21 12:30 - 14:30, 2024-06-25 12:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-06 12:00 - 14:00 | Barrel Room – Lodi Grape Festival, 431 E. Lockeford St, Lodi, CA, 95240, United States

CD11 LODI IPM NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING
2024-06-04 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 4, 2024
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
Special Guests & Topics:

Mark Allen, PCA (Bee Honest Farms) – IPM & Protecting the Pollinators
Kyle Brasier, PhD & Hossein Zakeri, PhD (CSU Chico) – Exploring Fava Beans as an Alternative Crop in Lodi

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 in solving viticultural anomalies. This month’s meeting will focus on protecting pollinators and biodiversity in the vineyard by exploring fava beans as alternative crop.
RSVP: To the Lodi Winegrape Commission by phone 209.367.4727 or email info@lodiwine.com.

WINERY MARKETING COMMITTEE MEETING
2024-06-05 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-07-10 09:00 - 10:30, 2024-10-09 09:00 - 11:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, 95242, United States

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
2024-06-11 12:00 - 14:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, 95242, United States

LODI WINE: MEET THE MAKER
2024-06-14 15:00 - 18:00 | Lodi Wine Visitor Center, 2545 W Turner Rd, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States
Date: Friday, June 14, 2024
Time: 3:00 – 6:00pm
Venue: Lodi Wine Visitor Center, 2545 W Turner Rd, Lodi, CA 95242
Description: Meet and taste wines with Lodi winemakers on select Fridays from 3:00 to 6:00pm at the Lodi Wine Visitor Center. This week meet and taste wines from Marck Chandler with Burlington Chandler Wines. Walk-ins are welcome, but feel free to reserve below.
RSVP: To the Lodi Wine Visitor Center by phone 209.365.0621 or email wineclub@lodiwine.com.

LODI RULES COMMITTEE MEETING
2024-06-18 09:00 - 11:00

LODI WINE: TECHNICAL TASTING
2024-06-19 17:30 - 19:15 | Lodi Wine Visitor Center, 2545 W Turner Rd, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States
Date: Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Time: 5:30 – 7:15pm
Venue: Lodi Wine Visitor Center, 2545 W Turner Rd, Lodi, CA 95242
Cost: $20
Description: Join us for the next technical tasting mixer. These tastings are a great way to make connections with other Lodi winemakers, winery owners, and tasting room staff while expanding your wine knowledge. The tasting will be hosted at the Lodi Wine Visitor Center (2545 W. Turner Rd., Lodi, 95242) by Mark Chandler of Burlington Chandler Wines. Space is limited to 25 attendees and the cost is $20.00 per person to help cover the cost of wines poured. Payment will be collected prior to the tasting by Todd Maley.
Registration (required): To register, please click HERE.

LODI WINE: MEET THE MAKER
2024-06-21 15:00 - 18:00 | Lodi Wine Visitor Center, 2545 W Turner Rd, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States
Date: Friday, June 21, 2024
Time: 3:00 – 6:00pm
Venue: Lodi Wine Visitor Center, 2545 W Turner Rd, Lodi, CA 95242
Description: Meet and taste wines with Lodi winemakers on select Fridays from 3:00 to 6:00pm at the Lodi Wine Visitor Center. This week meet and taste wines from Joseph Smith with JSL Wines. Walk-ins are welcome, but feel free to reserve below.
RSVP: To the Lodi Wine Visitor Center by phone 209.365.0621 or email wineclub@lodiwine.com.

BUILDING AUTHENTIC ENGAGEMENT ON INSTAGRAM: PANEL & WORKSHOP
2024-06-24 09:00 - 12:00 | Ballroom, Wine & Roses, 2505 W. Turner Road, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States
Date: Monday, June 24, 2024
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Venue: Wine & Roses Ballroom, 2505 W. Turner Rd, Lodi, CA 95242
Cost: FREE
Description: Join the Lodi Winegrape Commission for an interactive workshop focused on Instagram on June 24 at Wine & Roses Ballroom (2505 W. Turner Rd., Lodi). Hear how others in the wine industry are leveraging the platform to create loyal fans and advocates and to accelerate sales. Panelists will include Tara Beaver Coronado of Beaver Vineyards and Sara Morgenstern of Little Trouble Wine Co., and Michèle Ouellet of Lorenza Wine. Following the panel discussion, learn from your peers while comparing strategies and ideas. The agenda is as follows:
9:00-9:10am – Arrival
9:10-9:25am – Welcome & Panel Introductions
9:25-10:15am – Panel Discussion + Q&A
10:15-10:30am – Break
10:30-11:45am – Interactive Workshop & Discussions (account basics/audit, management and creative tools, posting reels and videos, and more)
11:45am-12:00pm – Closing
RSVP: To the Lodi Winegrape Commission by email info@lodiwine.com or by phone 209.367.4727.

CD11 LODI IPM NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING
2024-07-02 08:00 - 09:30 | Burgundy Hall – Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford Street, Lodi, CA, 95240, United States
CD11 LODI IPM NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING.
Date: Tuesday, July 2, 2024
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
Speaker & Topic: Stephanie Bolton, PhD, Lodi Winegrape Commission – Spotted Lanternfly and Why We Need to Remove the Tree of Heaven in Lodi this Summer
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. This month, we’ll learn why we need to immediately start removing the invasive Tree of Heaven around our ranches and how to best remove it (you cannot simply pull it out or cut it down, or it will reproduce more).
RSVP: To the Lodi Winegrape Commission by phone 209.367.4727 or email info@lodiwine.com.

LODI WINE: MEET THE MAKER
2024-07-19 15:00 - 18:00 | Lodi Wine Visitor Center, 2545 W Turner Rd, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States
Date: Friday, July 19, 2024
Time: 3:00 – 6:00pm
Venue: Lodi Wine Visitor Center, 2545 W Turner Rd, Lodi, CA 95242
Description: Meet and taste wines with Lodi winemakers on select Fridays from 3:00 to 6:00pm at the Lodi Wine Visitor Center. This week meet and taste wines from The Lucas Winery. Walk-ins are welcome, but feel free to reserve below.
RSVP: To the Lodi Wine Visitor Center by phone 209.365.0621 or email wineclub@lodiwine.com.

REC COMMITTEE MEETING
2024-07-24 12:00 - 14:00 | Lodi Wine Visitor Center, 2545 W Turner Rd, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States

LDGGA/LWC: LODI GRAPE HARVEST SAFETY SEMINAR.
2024-07-25 08:00 - 11:30 | Burgundy Hall – Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford Street, Lodi, CA, 95240, United States
LDGGA/LWC: LODI GRAPE HARVEST SAFETY SEMINAR.
Date: Thursday, July 25, 2024
Time: 8:00am – 11:30am
Venue: Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E Lockeford St, Lodi, CA
Cost: FREE
Speakers & Topics: TBD
Description: The annual Lodi Grape 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 and the Lodi Winegrape Commission. Topics soon to come.
RSVP: To LDGGA at 209.339.8246 or info@ldgga.org. Specify the company, number of attendees, and English or Spanish session.

LODI WINE: MEET THE MAKER
2024-08-02 15:00 - 18:00 | Lodi Wine Visitor Center, 2545 W Turner Rd, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States
Date: Friday, August 2, 2024
Time: 3:00 – 6:00pm
Venue: Lodi Wine Visitor Center, 2545 W Turner Rd, Lodi, CA 95242
Description: Meet and taste wines with Lodi winemakers on select Fridays from 3:00 to 6:00pm at the Lodi Wine Visitor Center. This week meet and taste wines from Greg Nemet with Kareen Wine. Walk-ins are welcome, but feel free to reserve below.
RSVP: To the Lodi Wine Visitor Center by phone 209.365.0621 or email wineclub@lodiwine.com.

CD11 LODI IPM NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING
2024-08-06 08:00 - 09:30 | Burgundy Hall – Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford Street, Lodi, CA, 95240, United States
CD11 LODI IPM NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING.
Date: Tuesday, August 6, 2024
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
Special Guests & Topics: Julia Dressler & Jay Thomas, Chico State University – Distribution Uniformity and IPM in the Vineyard
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: A well-functioning irrigation system is a crucial component of integrated pest management. Chico State University (via CA Department of Water Resources funding) is offering FREE evaluations of drip irrigation systems in commercial vineyards to Central Valley growers on a first-come, first-served basis this summer. Growers can learn more and sign up by contacting Jay Thomas at 530.573.9130 or attending this meeting, where we will cover how to perform a distribution uniformity test.
RSVP: To the Lodi Winegrape Commission by phone 209.367.4727 or email info@lodiwine.com.

LODI RULES COMMITTEE MEETING
2024-08-12 12:00 - 14:00 | Lodi Wine Visitor Center, 2545 W Turner Rd, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States

WINERY MARKETING COMMITTEE MEETING
2024-08-14 09:00 - 11:00 | Lodi Wine Visitor Center, 2545 W Turner Rd, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States

POSTPONED: VINEYARD ROI CALCULATION WORKSHOP
2024-08-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Burgundy Hall – Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford Street, Lodi, CA, 95240, United States
Vineyard ROI Calculation Workshop
Date: Tuesday, August 27, 2024 Wednesday, October 16, 2024 (postponed due to illness)
Time: 2:00 – 4:00pm
Venue: Burgundy Hall, Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E Lockeford St, Lodi, CA
Cost: FREE, all are welcome
Speakers: Pinion Global Food & Ag Accounting Firm
Description: The Lodi Winegrape Commission worked with Pinion, a reputable accounting firm, to create a Return on Investment Excel Worksheet for growers which is now available! Learn how to use this new tool which helps you calculate existing or future vineyard return on investment over time so that you can more confidently enter into contract negotiations and make important financial decisions for your farming operation.
RSVP: To the Lodi Winegrape Commission by phone 209.367.4727 or email info@lodiwine.com.

RESEARCH, EDUCATION & COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE
2024-09-25 12:00 - 14:00 | 8654 East Orchard Road, Acampo, CA 95220, East Orchard Road, Acampo, California, 95220, United States
RESEARCH, EDUCATION & COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE
MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA
Sent and posted September 13, 2024

Date: Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Time: 12:00pm
Place: 8654 East Orchard Road, Acampo CA 95220
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:

Call to order
Roll call and establishment of quorum
Consideration of the July 24, 2024 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
FY2024-25 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/.

CD11 LODI IPM NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING
2024-10-01 08:00 - 09:30 | Burgundy Hall – Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford Street, Lodi
CD11 LODI IPM NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING.
Date: Tuesday, October 1, 2024
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
Speaker & Topic: Stephanie Bolton, PhD, Lodi Winegrape Commission – Canine Detection of Mealybugs & Leafroll Virus
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 in solving viticulture anomalies. This month, Dr. Stephanie Bolton will present the results of the DPR grant she is leading to conduct a proof-of-concept study on whether canines can detect vine mealybugs and leafroll 3 virus in vineyards.
RSVP: To the Lodi Winegrape Commission by phone 209.367.4727 or email info@lodiwine.com.

VINEYARD ROI CALCULATION WORKSHOP
2024-10-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Burgundy Hall – Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford Street, Lodi, CA, 95240, United States
Vineyard ROI Calculation Workshop
Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Time: 2:00 – 4:00pm
Venue: Burgundy Hall, Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E Lockeford St, Lodi, CA
Cost: FREE, all are welcome
Speakers: Pinion Global Food & Ag Accounting Firm
Description: The Lodi Winegrape Commission worked with Pinion, a reputable accounting firm, to create a Return on Investment Excel Worksheet for growers which is now available! Learn how to use this new tool which helps you calculate existing or future vineyard return on investment over time so that you can more confidently enter into contract negotiations and make important financial decisions for your farming operation. The Vineyard ROI Worksheet can be downloaded HERE. Bring a charged laptop if you want to follow along and get one-on-one support.
RSVP: To the Lodi Winegrape Commission by phone 209.367.4727 or email info@lodiwine.com.

LODI RULES COMMITTEE MEETING
2024-10-21 12:00 - 14:00 | 151 Mokelumne River Drive, Lodi CA 95240, Mokelumne River Drive, Lodi, California, 95240, United States
LODI RULES COMMITTEE
MEETING NOTICE & AGENDA
Sent and posted October 11, 2024

Date: Monday, October 21, 2024
Time: 12pm
Place: 151 Mokelumne River Drive, Lodi CA 95240
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:

Call to order
Roll call and establishment of quorum
Consideration of the August 12, 2024, meeting minutes
Public comment on items appearing on the agenda (2 min limit per person)
Program updates:
– Current certification year
– Grower/Winery communications
– Marketing & promotions
– Protected Harvest

FY2024-25 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 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/.
