Local Opportunities
Check this page for local educational opportunities hosted by the Lodi Winegrape Commission, universities, ag associations, and more. *ALWAYS* confirm event details with hosts!
To get your event posted, email the details in the format below to Dr. Stephanie Bolton, stephanie@lodiwine.com, with the subject line “New LodiGrowers.com Event.”
NATURAL ENEMIES OF SPIDER MITES & WAYS TO ENHANCE THEM IN VINEYARDS.
Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Venue: Reamer Farms, 33939 Jefferson Blvd, Clarksburg CA
Cost: FREE, all are welcome
Topics & Speakers:
- Live Drone release of beneficial insects — Jaclyn Bennett (PCA, General Manager, Parabug)
- Use of food sprays to attract natural enemies — Hanna Kahl, PhD (Ecological Pest Management, Specialist, CAFF)
- Impacts of miticides on beneficial insect populations — Moet Takata (Ecological Pest Management, Program Manager, CAFF)
- Digital ag tech to detect nutrient deficiencies, virus symptoms & pest damage — Chris Storm (PCA, Starr & Storm Corp Solutions)
Description: See how drones are used for beneficial insect release! A demonstration on how a release of these natural enemies, including predatory mites, green lacewings and how food sprays can be used to encourage natural enemy activity. This event will take place in the field, be sure to bring comfortable walking shoes and a hat! Coffee, water and snacks will be provided.
RSVP: To CAFF Ecological Farming by clicking HERE.
UC DAVIS: WOMEN IN WINE SYMPOSIUM.
Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
Time: 10:30am – 5:30pm
Venue: Sensory Theater, Robert Mondavi Institute, 392 Old Davis Rd, Davis CA
Cost: $40
Speakers:
- Brenae Royal, Panelist (Winemaker & Viticulturist, Violet’s Paradise Wines)
- Rebekah Wineburg, Panelist (Winemaker, Quintessa)
- Laura Gabriel, Panelist (Brand Strategist, Co-Founder of Paper Planes Wine & The River Club)
- Bukola Ekundayo (General Manager & VP, The Prisoner Wine Co.)
- Anna Brittain (Executive Director, Napa Green)
- Carole Meredith (Winemaker & Professor Emerita, Lagier Meredith)
Description: This event features three speakers from different backgrounds in the industry and a moderated panel all addressing areas for growth in the wine industry—how defying convention and questioning norms leads to impactful change. Includes lunch, small group discussions and a wine reception.
Registration (required): To register, click HERE. For questions, contact rmievents@ucdavis.edu.
5th ANNUAL EASTERN VITICULTURE & ENOLOGY WEBINAR SERIES.
Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Time: 10:00 – 11:00am
Venue: Online via Zoom
Cost: FREE, all are welcome
Topic: Managing low vs high pH; A Northern vs Southern US perspective
Description: This webinar series for growers and winemakers is a collaborative effort between the Penn State Extension Grape and Wine Team and viticulture and enology Extension programs from several U.S. land grant institutions. To view the entire series, click HERE.
Registration (required): To register, click HERE.
SAN JOAQUIN AG COMMISSIONER SPRING CE MEETING.
Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Time: 8:30 – 11:00am
Venue: Assembly Rm 1, 2 & 3, 2101 E Earhart Ave, Stockton CA
Cost: FREE, all are welcome
Credit: 1.5 hr DPR CE (LAWS & REGS) & 0.5 hr DPR CE (OTHER)
Topic & Speakers:
- Water coalition news — Mike Wackman (SJC & Delta Water Quality Coalition)
- Drift prevention for airblast applications — Amarjit Nijjar (SJC Agricultural Biologist)
- Spray days & NOI submittal — SJC Agricultural Biologist
Description: Join this event for important updates on the water coalition and training. For more information click HERE.
Registration: Held on site at time of event.
LDGGA: BUSINESS & ECONOMIC FORUM.
Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
Time: 9:00 — 11:30am
Venue: Jackson Hall, Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E Lockeford St, Lodi CA
Cost: FREE, all are welcome
Topics:
- Updates on the state of the winegrape market — Jeff Bitter (President, Allied Grape Growers) & Kyle Collins (Manager NV Operations, Allied Grape Growers)
- Update & outlook on economy & wine sales — Chris Bitter, PhD (Senior Wine & Grape Analyst, Terrain)
- Crop protection & nutrition supply chains — Robbie Malm (Director of Procurement & Supplier Relations, Grow West)
- Agricultural land & real estate discussion — Tyler Bragg (Agent, Peterson & Company), Trent Diehl (Attorney & Founder, Diehl Law Firm) & Janie Gatzman, ARA (Owner, Gatzman Appraisal)
Description: This seminar focuses on the business of winegrape growing and the economic factors impacting the industry. Complimentary lunch to follow.
RSVP: To LDGGA at info@ldgga.org or 209.339.8246.
HELLA CHENIN EVENT
Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
Time: 11:00am — 5:00pm
Venue: Hammerling Wines, 1350 Fifth St, Berkeley CA
Cost: $50
Description: A one day festival featuring 70 + Chenin Blancs from top California and South African winemakers. Panel discussion with Tegan Passalacque of Sandlands and Bernhard Bredell Scions of Sinai discussing regenerative agriculture, what makes old vines special and the future of Chenin. Trade and consumer tasting to follow. For more information, click HERE.
Registration (required): To register, click HERE.
CD11 LODI IPM NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING.
Date: Tuesday, May 6, 2025
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) applied for
Topic & Speakers:
- Biological control of Trunk Disease — Christopher Wallis, PhD (Research Plant Pathologist, USDA-ARS)
- Vineyard weed management — Dawson Lewis (PCA & Viticulturist, Starr & Storm Corp Solutions)
- Rodent management — Lauren Jackson (Cal Poly Humboldt)
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 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, the focus is on biological control of Trunk disease, weed management and rodent control in the vineyard.
RSVP: To the Lodi Winegrape Commission by phone 209.367.4727 or email info@lodiwine.com.
DRY FARMING VINEYARDS WORKSHOP & WINE TASTING.
Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Time: 1:00 – 5:00pm
Venue: Emeritus Vineyards, 3500 Gravenstein Hwy N, Sebastopol CA
Cost: FREE, all are welcome
Topics & Speakers: To view the agenda, click HERE
Description: Learn how Emeritus Vineyards transitioned to dry farming, listen to an expert panel of growers who dry farm in diverse regions and taste dry-farmed wine. This workshop is co-hosted by the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance, Community Alliance with Family Farmers and Vineyard Team.
Registration (required): To register, click HERE.
HISTORIC VINEYARD SOCIETY IN THE CITY TASTING.
Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025
Time: 1:00 – 4:00pm
Venue: Fort Mason Gallery 308, 2 Marina Blvd, San Francisco CA
Cost: $80 (plus applicable fees)
Description: This event features 30+ Historic Vineyard wineries. Taste wines spanning from Calistoga Barbera to Santa Cruz Cabernet Sauvignon; from quintessential Alexander Valley Zin to Contra Costa Carignan and Los Olivos Syrah. For further information about the Historic Vineyard Society click HERE.
Registration (required): To register, click HERE.
ANITA OBERHOLSTER: CELEBRATION OF LIFE.
Date: Monday, May 12, 2025
Time: 2:00 – 5:00pm
Venue: UC Davis Conference Center, 550 Alumni Ln, Davis CA
Description: A special event honoring the life of Anita Oberholster by sharing memories, stories and celebrate the impact she had on the wine and grape industry. For more information about the event click HERE.
Registration: To register, click HERE.
CALIFORNIA AGRITOURISM SUMMIT.
Date: Wednesday, May 14 – Thursday, May 15, 2025
Time: 7:30am – 5:00pm
Venue: The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch (May 14); California Center for the Arts, Escondido (May 15)
Cost: $150
Topics & Speakers: To view the agenda, click HERE
Description: This event brings together agritourism stakeholders to share current initiatives and industry developments, gain practical tools to start or expand an agritourism business, develop strategic partnerships and create a collective vision for the future of agritourism in California.
Registration (required): To register, click HERE.
DRESS UP, WINE DOWN
Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
Time: 5:00 – 7:30pm
Venue: The Handle District, 1800 Capitol Ave, Sacramento CA
Cost: FREE, all are welcome
Description: Lodi Wine and Sacramento Fashion Week host this annual event featuring over 20 + Lodi wineries and a fashion show showcasing pieces from local designers and clothiers. Donations support the non-profit WEAVE. For more information about WEAVE click HERE. For more information about this event click HERE.
CD11 LODI IPM NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING.
Date: Tuesday, June 3, 2025
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) applied for
Topic: TBD
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 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.
RSVP: To the Lodi Winegrape Commission by phone 209.367.4727 or email info@lodiwine.com.
UC OAKVILLE GRAPE DAY.
Date: Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Time: 7:30am – 1:15pm
Venue: Oakville Experimental Vineyard, 1380 Oakville Grade Rd, Oakville CA
Cost: $100 includes pastries, coffee and lunch
Credit: 0.5 hr CCA CE and 1 hr DPR CE applied for
Topics & Speakers:
- Translating genetic discoveries into innovations in viticulture — Dario Cantu, PhD (Professor, Dept of Viticulture & Enology, UC Davis)
- Building resilient vineyards from the roots up — Luis Diaz Garcia, PhD (Assistant Professor, Dept of Viticulture & Enology, UC Davis)
- Not just dead arms: diagnosing the real causes of vine decline — Akif Eskalen, PhD (Professor of Cooperative Extension, Dept of Plant Pathology, UC Davis)
- Grape yield estimation: challenges & opportunities — Mason Earles, PhD (Assistant Professor, Dept of Viticulture & Enology; Biological & Agricultural Engineering, UC Davis)
- PD vector ID & countrywide blue green sharpshooter trapping — Cindy Kron, PhD (North Coast IPM Advisor, UCCE)
- Effects of clone & rootstock on productivity & resilience — Justin Tanner, PhD (Viticulture Advisor, UCCE)
- Evaluating the economic viability of regenerative viticulture — Axel Herrera, PhD (Post-doctoral research, Lazcano Lab, Dept of Land, Air & Water Resource, UC Davis)
- Fundamentals of regenerative viticulture — Chris Chen, PhD (Integrated Vineyard Systems Advisor, UCCE)
Description: Join the Department of Viticulture & Enology of UC Davis along with the UCCE for Oakville’s Grape Day event. Speakers include farm advisors, cooperative extension specialists & UC Davis faculty.
Registration (required): More information coming soon.
2025 AGRI-PULSE FOOD & AG ISSUES SUMMIT.
Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Time: 9:00am – 6:00pm
Venue: Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel, 1230 J St, Sacramento CA
Cost: Click HERE for pricing; early bird rates available through May 10
Topics & Speakers: TBD
Description: Experience a day full of illuminating speeches and panel discussions, an immersion into California’s agriculture and food issues. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and learn from industry experts.
Registration (required): To register, click HERE.
CD11 LODI IPM NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING.
Date: Tuesday, July 1, 2025
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) applied for
Topic: TBD
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 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.
RSVP: To the Lodi Winegrape Commission by phone 209.367.4727 or email info@lodiwine.com.
CD11 LODI IPM NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING.
Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2025
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) applied for
Topic: TBD
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 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.
RSVP: To the Lodi Winegrape Commission by phone 209.367.4727 or email info@lodiwine.com.
CD11 LODI IPM NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING.
Date: Tuesday, September 2, 2025
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) applied for
Topic: TBD
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 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.
RSVP: To the Lodi Winegrape Commission by phone 209.367.4727 or email info@lodiwine.com.
CD11 LODI IPM NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING.
Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
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) applied for
Topic: TBD
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 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.
RSVP: To the Lodi Winegrape Commission by phone 209.367.4727 or email info@lodiwine.com.
CD11 LODI IPM NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING.
Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2025
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) applied for
Topic: TBD
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 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.
RSVP: To the Lodi Winegrape Commission by phone 209.367.4727 or email info@lodiwine.com.
CD11 LODI IPM NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING.
Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025
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) applied for
Topic: TBD
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 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.
RSVP: To the Lodi Winegrape Commission by phone 209.367.4727 or email info@lodiwine.com.
UCCE & UC IPM: AIR BLAST SPRAYER CALIBRATION.
Venue: Online
Cost: FREE (without DPR credit) | Fee to earn DPR credit
Credits: 1.5 hrs DPR CE (OTHER) and 1 hr DPR CE (LAWS & REGS) 2 hrs CCA CE (IPM) approved
Description: This course was developed for anyone who works with air blast sprayers or is involved with ensuring successful pesticide applications in trees and vines. This includes pesticide handlers, pest control advisors, growers and supervisors. The course contains video so it requires a computer that can play audio and video. View the full description HERE.
For more information including technical requirements please contact Cheryl Reynolds, UC ANR, at creynolds@ucanr.edu.
WILD FARM ALLIANCE: ROLE OF BIRDS ON FARMS – CERTIFICATION.
Venue: Online
Cost: FREE, all are welcome
Description: This 10-lesson virtual course teaches agricultural professionals and farmers how to support beneficial birds and manage pest birds on farms. By learning how to assess the farm’s avian needs and opportunities, farms can be designed to provide for a diversity of beneficial birds. If pest birds are a problem, they can be discouraged with specific practices during the shorter periods when they cause damage. The sessions cover the latest research, tools, and resources, and are given by experts in avian pest control, entomology, ornithology and conservation. This course was first offered via webinar format in early 2022. View the lesson recordings at your own pace.
To view the lessons: Click HERE.
WILD FARM ALLIANCE: HABITAT ON FARMS – AVIAN PEST CONTROL SERVICES.
Venue: Online
Cost: FREE, all are welcome
Credits: 4 hrs DPR CE (OTHER) approved
Description: Participants will learn about research that shows the benefits of installing habitats in and around farms to attract beneficial birds that provide valuable pest control services. After completing a course, Wild Farm Alliance will email you a certificate of completion within one week. You must submit the certificate to the California Department of Pesticide Regulation to receive your credits.
To view the lesson: Click HERE.
WILD FARM ALLIANCE: NEST BOXES & PERCHES – AVIAN PEST CONTROL SERVICES.
Venue: Online
Cost: FREE, all are welcome
Credits: 3 hrs DPR CE (OTHER) approved
Description: Participants will learn about the research showing the benefits to the farm of installing Western Bluebird and other songbird nest boxes, Barn Owl and American Kestrel boxes, and songbird and raptor perches to gain these birds’ valuable pest control services. After completing a course, Wild Farm Alliance will email you a certificate of completion within one week. You must submit the certificate to the California Department of Pesticide Regulation to receive your credits.
To view the lesson: Click HERE. For questions about the process or need help accessing the completion certificate email ashleyc@wildfarmalliance.org.
Organizations Hosting Training Seminars and Educational Events
Many of these qualify for LODI RULES Standards 1.6 & 2.8
American Society for Enology and Viticulture (ASEV) annual meeting
American Vineyard Grape Expo
Association of Applied IPM Ecologists (AAIE) annual conference
California Plant and Soil Conference (California Chapter of the ASA)
California State University-Fresno Biennial Grape Day
California Association of Pest Control Advisors (CAPCA) Meetings and Workshops
Clarksburg Grape Day
Dollars and Sense Tradeshow and Seminar
Foothill Grape Day
Lodi Grape Day (every February)
Lodi District Grape Growers Association Seminars and Workshop
Lodi Winegrape Commission (LWC) Seminars and Workshops
Napa Valley Viticulture Fair
Rootstock: Napa Valley Grapegrowers
San Joaquin Farm Bureau Seminars and Workshops
San Joaquin Valley Grape Symposium
San Joaquin Valley Winegrowers Association Annual Meeting and Industry Forum
Sustainable Ag Expo (San Luis Obispo every fall)
University of California-Davis extension courses and seminars (RAVE, etc.)
Unified Wine and Grape Symposium (every January in Sacramento)
Wine Industry Financial Symposium
World Ag Expo (every February)
UC IPM Online Trainings
The UC Statewide IPM Program provides online courses that reflect current advances in pest management and related topics. Selected courses are approved by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) for Continuing Education Units. Some are also approved for structural units from the Structural Pest Control Board (SPCB).
Check out the UC Integrated Pest Management website for online pieces of training – some are free and some charge a fee: ipm.ucanr.edu/training/index.html.