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Tailgate Meetings & Events

Casual, in-person educational field demonstrations and discussions. Join the conversation and learn how to adopt sustainable farming practices.

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Listen to interviews covering the latest science and research with the world's top experts and experienced growers.

Online Courses

Learn the latest science-based practices on demand. Many courses offer DPR and CCA Continuing Education (CE) hours.

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Research articles, presentations, videos, and handouts.

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Being a Vineyard Team Member gives you access to the latest science-based practices, experts, growers, and wine industry tools through both in-field and online education so you can grow your business.

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Multi-year, higher education investments in the children of California's vineyard and winery workers.

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A multi-day educational conference bringing the latest scientific and technical information to growers, PCAs, and ag professionals.

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Sustainable certification for vineyards, wineries, and wines. Show your dedication to sustainability by getting SIP Certified.

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Arising from a small grower group’s desire to educate and guide themselves towards sustainable winegrowing practices, Vineyard Team has become an internationally recognized leader in the sustainability movement.

Since 1994, the 501(c)-3 non-profit has served its membership of farmers, winemakers, and industry partners by creating an educational network with the leadership of its staff and board of directors to help growers save resources and money, all while cultivating valuable relationships.

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Vineyard Team will identify and promote the most environmentally safe, viticulturally and economically sustainable farming methods while maintaining or improving the quality and flavor of wine grapes.

The Team will be a model for wine grape growers and will promote the public trust of stewardship for natural resources.

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Demonstration Projects

Demonstration projects help growers learn about new management techniques, successfully adopt new practices, and minimize risk.

Staff, technical advisors (University of California Cooperative Extension/university professors), and growers collaborate to implement specific practices and share the results with the winegrowing community.

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Vineyard Team is dedicated to providing you with the latest sustainable farming practices through field demonstrations, expert presentations, research, and grower-to-grower networking.

Since 1994, we have partnered with hundreds of growers to promote sustainable winegrowing.

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Our Latest Podcasts

Our Latest Podcasts

Oct 3, 2024

Kent Daane (UC Cooperative Extension) covers organic and conventional strategies, ways to increase the presence of beneficials, and how neighborhood pest management can reduce VMB.

Sep 23, 2024

Your tasting room is more than just a place to try your wines. It is what your guests visualize when they hear your name or see your wine on the shelf.

Recent Library items

Recent Library Items

Aug 8, 2024

Resources relevant to our Tailgate meeting: Successful SGMA Plans

Aug 1, 2024

Gain real-world experience through sightseeing innovative and versatile biochar projects on vineyards in Italy's Chiantishire.

Upcoming Tailgates & Workshops

2024 Sustainable Ag Expo
Nov 12 - Nov 13
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2024 Sustainable Ag Expo
Virtual Roundtable 2 | Western SARE
Dec 10
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Virtual Roundtable 2 | Western SARE
Unified Wine & Grape Symposium
Jan 29 - Jan 30
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Unified Wine & Grape Symposium