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Continuing Education Requirements
Apr 17, 2025Rules for CE approval changed for the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) and Certified Crop Advisor (CCA).<br /> As sponsors, we're committed to aligning with the new guidelines to ensure you receive high-quality online and in-person CE hours. more info
Blog | The Importance of Succession Planning: A Key Strategy for Business Longevity
Apr 16, 2025Whether you're in the vineyard, tech, or any other industry, succession planning ensures that your business remains successful after you transition out of the leadership role. Here are 8 tips to set your business — and successor — up for long-term success. more info
Earn CCA and DPR Hours Online!
Apr 14, 2025We’ve got great news for growers and ag professionals looking to knock out some continuing education—11 of Vineyard Team’s most popular online courses are now re-released and approved for DPR and CCA hours! more info
Let’s Solve this Problem Together
Apr 04, 2025Higher education is important to many students but paying for college can be challenging. It only takes 60 seconds to make a life-changing impact on a student. more info
Quarterly Update from Beth Vukmanic | Q1 2025
Apr 01, 2025Tailgates, the successful Western SARE grant, how SIP Certified members drove tasting room traffic during ReSIProcal February, our strategic partnerships, scholar updates, and new sponsorship opportunities. more info
Sustainable Winegrowing On-Demand Course Grant Success
Mar 14, 2025Dozens of courses, hundreds of views. more info
Empowering the Next Generation: Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship Applications are Open!
Mar 06, 2025Vineyard Team is excited to announce that applications for the Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship are open now through March 31 for children of California’s vineyard and winery workers. more info
Meet Scholar Alberto | Apply for a Scholarship Today
Feb 28, 2025Alberto shares, “My experience in the vineyard pushed me to do better in school and motivated me to get a better education to eventually repay my parents for what they've done for me.” more info
Cheers to 2025: Vineyard Team’s Year of Events Driving Sustainability and Education!
Feb 18, 2025Get ready for a year packed with sustainable winegrowing events! Vineyard Team is excited to roll out the 2025 event schedule, featuring10 Tailgates, the return of the always-popular Sustainable Ag Expo, and even more networking opportunities. more info
A Message from David - Aspiring Winery Owner
Feb 07, 2025With his parents still in Mexico, David is responsible for his education and finances. more info
Scholarships Serve Up Opportunities to Succeed for Students, Industry Workers
Feb 04, 2025Launching in 2015 with money raised from a food and wine event, the Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship program has since grown, awarding a total of $350,000 in scholarship funds.<br /> <br /> more info
Scholarship Applications are Open!
Feb 03, 2025Make sure your staff knows their college and trade school-bound students are eligible to apply for the Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship. more info
From the Fields to Fresno CSU
Jan 08, 2025Scholar Kristal wanted you to know some exciting news, "I’ve been accepted into the Kinesiology exercise science program and have committed to it!" more info
Quarterly Update from Beth Vukmanic | Q4 2024
Jan 01, 2025Looking for education? You're in the right place. more info
Scholarship Applications Open February 3
Dec 18, 2024Multi-year scholarship awards range from $1,000 to $6,000 per student per year. more info
Vineyard Team Reflects on a Landmark Year of Sustainability and Growth
Dec 18, 2024To conclude a year defined by forward-thinking practices and community engagement, we at Vineyard Team proudly share an annual review to highlight our industry’s significant achievements and ongoing commitment to sustainable winegrowing.<br /> <br /> more info
Scholarship Applications Close in 1 Week
Dec 18, 2024Awards are $1,000 ‐ $6,000 per student per year per year! more info
Paso Robles Water Basin MILR Survey
Dec 10, 2024Please complete the questionnaire. more info
Speaker Highlight: Dr. Chandra Krintz
Nov 04, 2024SmartFarm is an open source computing system that combines advances in AI, the Internet of Things (IoT), and cloud computing to support applications in digital agriculture. more info
Using Weather Data to Gauge Spray Drift Risk
Oct 28, 2024The regulatory situation of spray drift is changing, with increasing penalties for infractions. Mark Battany's presentation will explain the weather conditions that lead to drift and how data tools can help growers and applicators avoid spraying at high drift risk periods. more info
NEW Continuing Education Requirements
Oct 23, 2024This year, rules for CE approval changed for the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) and Certified Crop Advisor (CCA).<br /> As sponsors, we're committed to aligning with the new guidelines to ensure you receive high-quality online and in-person CE hours. more info
Vineyard Team Unveils Exciting Sustainable Ag Expo Program Lineup
Oct 15, 2024The 2024 Sustainable Ag Expo is set to take place from November 11-13, 2024. This year’s event promises an unparalleled educational experience, offering over 20 continuing education hours through both online and in-person programs. more info
Meet the Exhibitors!
Oct 15, 2024Wondering who you'll meet at the Sustainable Ag Expo this year? Check out the exhibitor map to see who will be there and where you can find them. more info
Free Access to Continuing Education Hours & Cutting-Edge Content: Sustainable Winegrowing On-Demand
Oct 03, 2024Farmers and agricultural experts indicate that better access to ongoing education is crucial to advance their businesses. Recognizing that advancements in science and technology are constant, Vineyard Team launched a series of online courses to deliver the latest education on sustainable winegrowing. Courses feature insights from experienced farmers, researchers, and UC Extension. Best of all, viewers can access these courses for free (saving $380)! more info
Quarterly Update from Beth Vukmanic | Q3 2024
Sep 28, 2024Do you remember Fritz Westover? Well, he's back for this year's Expo. Plus everything else the Vineyard Team has been up to these last three months. more info
Speaker Highlight: Grant Cremers, Delicato Family Vineyards
Sep 19, 2024A grower’s perspective on automation in the vineyard: Get insights into your most pressing questions including deciding what to automate, how to manage the transition and expectations, and what autonomous tractor work looks like today.<br /> <br /> more info
Denise says "Thank You!"
Sep 10, 20242024 Yale-bound Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholar, Denise, asked us to share this heartfelt "thank you" with you! more info
3 Things You Don't Want to Miss at the Sustainable Ag Expo
Aug 12, 2024The 2024 Sustainable Ag Expo is set to be an unforgettable event, offering a unique blend of educational sessions, exhibitors, and exclusive networking opportunities November 11th - 13th, 2024. Here are three reasons you won't want to miss at this year’s event... more info
Exciting News!
Aug 09, 2024The Sustainable Ag Expo is bringing back outdoor equipment demonstrations with Sustainable Gear & Beer. Come sip local beer as you explore cutting-edge equipment demonstrated by our outdoor exhibitors. more info
Speaker Highlight: Dr. David Morgan, CDFA
Aug 09, 2024The CDFA’s Pierce’s Disease Control Program is charged with managing vineyard pests and diseases by containing spread, detection, rapid response, outreach, and research. In this presentation, Dr. David Morgan will discuss the sustainable components of each of these activities used to protect our state’s viticulture industry.<br /> <br /> more info
SGMA Resources!
Aug 08, 2024Here are relevant resources from our Tailgate meeting: Successful SGMA Plans more info
Meet Our Headliner!
Jul 30, 2024We are thrilled to announce Fritz Westover as the 2024 Sustainable Ag Expo Headline Speaker. more info
The 2024 Scholarship Impact Report is Here!
Jul 25, 2024In the last 12 months, our community came together in a big way to help students achieve their dreams of higher education so that they can establish a career and give back to their communities. more info
Speaker Highlight: Matthew Johnson, Cal Poly Humboldt
Jul 25, 2024This talk highlights how farmers can use nest boxes and natural habitats to harness the potential for barn owls and insect-eating songbirds to help control rodent and insect pests in winegrape vineyards. The talk includes practical recommendations and concludes with next steps, including working in other regions. more info
Quarterly Update from Beth Vukmanic | Q2 2024
Jul 17, 2024As an organization dedicated to the three P’s of sustainability - People, Planet, and Prosperity, one of our values is to support our community along side you! more info
YOU Helped us Raise $21,000 at this Year's Member & Scholar Celebration
Jul 15, 2024With the help of our community, we can transform lives by increasing graduation rates and developing a qualified workforce that will contribute to their communities. more info
Get Funding for Your Sustainability Projects
Jul 10, 2024Want to improve the sustainability of your vineyard? The Sustainable Land Initiative (SLI) can connect you with funding to bring your plans to fruition. more info
2024 Volunteer Opportunities
Jul 09, 2024Come be our boots on the ground. Donate your time to help us put on the Sustainable Ag Expo and receive an all-access ticket to the two-day event. more info
Up + Adam: From Fireworks to Futures: A Community Spotlight on Transforming Lives Through Education
Jul 08, 2024Listen to Beth talk all things Scholarship on the Up + Adam podcast! more info
Vineyard Team Launches 2025 Fundraising for the Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship
Jul 01, 2024Vineyard Team Launches 2025 Fundraising for the Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship: Benefiting Children of Vineyard and Winery Workers more info
Christian - Class of 2024
Jun 27, 2024We are thrilled to let you know that Christian, a recipient of the Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship since 2021, is graduating! more info
Meet the Newly Awarded Scholars of the Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship: Continuing a Legacy of Learning
Jun 10, 2024We proudly announce the selection of six new exceptional recipients of the Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship, continuing our mission of investing in higher education for the children of California's vineyard and winery workers. These students are set to embark on a transformative journey. more info
Survey: Pest Management of Mealybugs in Vineyards
Jun 10, 2024Take a few minutes to complete a survey as part of a study that aims to better understand vine mealybug species (or populations) and the damage that they cause.<br /> <br /> more info
SGMA Update for the Santa Ynez River Valley Basin
Jun 07, 2024Important informational meeting regarding the implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Water Act (SGMA) in the Santa Ynez River Valley Basin (Basin). more info
Decades of Dedication: A Special Tribute to Vineyard Team Members
May 21, 2024As we celebrate our 30-year anniversary, we take immense pride in recognizing some of the longest-standing members and supporters, whose dedication and passion have been pivotal to the organization’s success. more info
Get Instant Access to 20 FREE Courses
Apr 23, 2024These courses explore essential subjects like soil health, pest management, nutrition, and climate change, benefiting winegrape growers and industry professionals alike. more info