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2024 Membership is OPEN!
Nov 29, 2023Your membership with Vineyard Team positions your company as a leader in the sustainable winegrowing community. Thank you for your continued support! <br /> more info
SWEEP Grant applications are due Jan. 19, 2024
Nov 28, 2023The State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) provides financial assistance in the form of grants to implement irrigation systems that reduce greenhouse gases and save water on California agricultural operations.<br /> <br /> Read more to learn where to find information about this grant opportunity. more info
Give the Gift of Higher Education Today
Nov 25, 2023Growing up in a small California community, Alberto was always told that he would not get anywhere in life. Today, he is excelling in the Fresno State Viticulture program. He is Vice President of the Enology Society, Treasure for the Viticulture Club and thoroughly enjoying his internship in the industry. more info
Call for Applications for the 10th Annual California Green Medal Sustainable Winegrowing Leadership Awards
Nov 21, 2023California vineyards and wineries are encouraged to apply for the prestigious 2024 California Green Medal Sustainable Winegrowing Leadership Awards.<br /> <br /> Applications are now being accepted at greenmedal.org through Jan. 12, 2024, for the 10th annual awards, which are widely recognized throughout the wine industry. more info
Did you know 74% of first-generation college students do not graduate?
Nov 17, 2023Meet Kimberly - first-generation student, family translator, & sister’s tutor. more info
Will You Join Us on Giving Tuesday?
Nov 03, 2023This year, Vineyard Team is participating with a goal to raise $15,000 to provide academic opportunities to children of vineyard and winery workers. <br /> more info
Speaker Spotlight: Dr. Andrew McElrone
Oct 30, 2023How a Gift Changed this Student’s Life - A Letter from Estaban
Oct 26, 2023As a young child, I remember bathing in a sun-warmed 5-gallon bucket of water at home in Mexico City. We grew up in poverty. more info
Regulating Pesticide Use in San Luis Obispo County
Oct 23, 2023Featured in the County of San Luis Obispo 2022 Annual Crop Report more info
Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast Hits a Milestone 200 Episodes
Oct 17, 2023A Wine Industry Resource for Technical Interviews and Marketing Tips more info
The 1st Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship Impact Report
Oct 12, 2023In 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
United Way offers $600 for SLO County Farmworkers
Oct 11, 2023United Way is administering the USDA’s Farm & Food Worker Relief program. 8 Weeks left to participate. more info
Expo Speaker Spotlight: Katie Gold, Cornell
Oct 05, 2023Our new podcast this week happens to feature another awesome speaker and expert that is a part of our online program for the Sustainable Ag Expo this year! more info
Regulatory Relief: SIP Certified will report TNA for Ag Order 4.0 members
Sep 29, 2023SIP Certified has partnered with Preservation Inc. to save you time by reporting Total Nitrogen Applied (TNA) for Regional Water Quality Control Board Region 3 Ag Order 4.0.<br /> <br /> Read more to learn how to take advantage of this regulatory relief, and learn from some frequently asked questions (FAQs). more info
Get Your Tickets for Our NEW Expo Kick-Off Event!
Sep 21, 2023LIGHTSABERS & JEDI IN THE WINE INDUSTRY - SPECIAL EVENT
Sep 11, 2023Special Event Discussion on Technology in the Hands of Viticulturists. An intimate conversation with Cornell University’s distinguished researcher on precision viticulture, Dr. Terry Bates. On Monday, November 13, 2023. more info
Quarterly Update from Beth Vukmanic | September
Sep 01, 2023In the 14 years I have worked with Vineyard Team, growers’ constant drive to improve and innovate has always impressed me. In this year’s Tailgates, our community gathered in vineyards across the Central Coast to share their experiences. more info
Sustainable Winegrowing Education Without the Travel
Aug 18, 2023So you want sustainable winegrowing education without travel? Over the next two years, we are creating a suite of 30 online courses so you can learn about topics that actually impact your business. <br /> more info
TODAY! Watch Sustainable Winegrowing Courses
Aug 14, 2023Start learning today. The first of 30 courses on sustainable winegrowing are LIVE! more info
BREAKING NEWS - We Have Our Headliner for the 2023 Sustainable Ag Expo!
Aug 08, 2023We are thrilled to announce Dr. Terry Bates, Director, Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Lab Cornell AgriTech, as our headline speaker this year! more info
Think You Don't Have Time to Learn?
Aug 07, 2023Think again. That is why we are launching the first in a series of online courses next week! more info
2023 Sustainable Ag Expo Booths SOLD OUT
Jul 26, 2023Exhibitor booths for our 2023 Sustainable Ag Expo are officially SOLD OUT. more info
Scholar Erick Thanks YOU!
Jul 21, 2023Each recipient of the Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship has a deep sense of gratitude for our donors. 2023 recipient Erick asked us to pass this message along to you.<br /> more info
CDFA Looking for Grower Interviews - Streamlining Water Reporting Requirements
Jul 19, 2023CDFA Looking for Grower Interviews; Streamlining Water Reporting Requirements more info
The Sustainable Ag Expo is Coming Back in November!
Jul 19, 2023You Asked, We Listened. This year, we are striking the perfect balance: a two-day conference, plus over 10 hours of online education accessible on-demand fir six weeks. more info
Word on the Street is …
Jul 12, 2023We are making learning online easy. more info
The Unexpected Role of Student & Caretaker
Jul 11, 2023When tragedy struck, Blanca didn’t hesitate to step up and become the caretaker that her family was losing. Meet this Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholar. more info
$58,000 Awarded to Children of Vineyard Farmworkers
Jul 11, 2023Higher education is important to many students but paying for college can be challenging. This year, the Vineyard Team’s Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship awarded $58,000 in higher education scholarships to 18 students whose parents work in California vineyards. more info
Now Recruiting
Jun 28, 2023When we asked what you need to improve your business, you said that you want better access to ongoing education. We heard you... more info
Conservation & Biodiversity Playlist!
Jun 27, 2023Ready for another podcast playlist!? LISTEN IN to this curated playlist about conservation and biodiversity! more info
Soil Health Playlist
Jun 22, 2023We've made a playlist just for you featuring all our Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast episodes on soil health! more info
Vineyard Team Receives $100,000 Grant for Online Education
Jun 16, 2023Vineyard Team announced today that the organization has been awarded a two-year, nearly $100,000 grant to develop online courses that explore the latest sustainable viticulture practices from Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education. more info
Want Sustainable Winegrowing Education On-Demand?
Jun 14, 2023You want to continue your sustainable winegrowing education but you don’t always have time to attend in-person events. That is why we are launching a suite of FREE online courses to help you grow your business. more info
Where is Esteban Today?
Apr 06, 2023"It can be difficult to try and manage time when you're a full-time parent, full-time employee, and full-time student. No matter the age, pursuing higher education can be the best decision you will ever make." more info
American Vineyard Magazine - Scholarships for Children of Wine Industry Workers
Mar 27, 2023Vineyard Team’s Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship makes multi-year, higher education investments in the children of vineyard and winery workers based on academic excellence, financial need, and community involvement. more info
Congratulations, 2023 Green Medal Winners
Mar 22, 2023We would like to congratulate the four California wineries that were awarded this year's California Green Medal Sustainable Winegrowing Leadership Awards. more info
Quarterly Update from Beth Vukmanic
Mar 22, 2023We have been hard at work bringing together resources on sustainable winegrowing for you during the first quarter of 2023. Here is a recap in case you missed anything that can help you grow your business. more info
What's Your Sustainable Story?
Mar 20, 2023It’s here! The tool that you need to tell your Sustainable Story. Research shows that the demand for sustainable products keeps growing. This brand new, Our Sustainable Story series was made to help you tell your customers how you take care of the people and the planet so that you can increase your wine sales. more info
Do you have internship opportunities for scholarship recipients?
Mar 10, 2023We are continuing to support our scholarship recipients by sharing internship opportunities with our Vineyard Team members. Work experience will help these students further their careers and, in times when staffing is tight, connect you with potential recruits. more info
Vineyard Team - Who Are We
Mar 02, 2023We realize "Vineyard Team" encompasses quite a lot! We are a small but mighty team, and although our mission of sustainable winegrowing remains the same, our organization facilitates sustainability in many different ways. As we have grown and programs have been introduced and expanded, we are frequently asked about who we are and what we do. Our Who Are We series was created to consolidate all of this information in one place for you; to learn and share with others! more info
Scholarship Applications are Open!
Mar 01, 2023Apply to win $1,000 to $6,000 per year to help pay for junior college, four-year university, or trade school! Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship are open until March 31, 2023. more info
We are honored! 2022 IPM Achievement Award
Feb 22, 2023All of us at Vineyard Team are honored to be receiving DPR’s prestigious IPM Achievement Award. Each year the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) honors California organizations for their integrated pest management (IPM) achievements. The IPM Achievement Awards recognize organizations and individuals that are leaders in using reduced-risk pest management practices and sharing their successful strategies with others. more info
Meet Alex Gonzalez! Our Dedicated Scholarship Administrator
Feb 14, 2023Scholarship Applications Open March 1-31, 2023
Feb 09, 2023Are you or your parent/guardian employed or contracted by the California vineyard and winery industry? Then Mark your calendar: Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship applications will be open March 1 - 31, 2023. more info
Lessons From Sustainable Vineyard Farmers
Feb 06, 2023While "sustainable" is a common term in agriculture today, this was not the case in 1994 when a small group of vineyard growers got together on California's Central Coast to talk about critical resource concerns like safe pest management, soil quality and farmworker training. more info
Growers Needed: Conservation Can Pay
Feb 01, 2023The Environmental Defense Fund is looking for growers to join a study to identify the farm financial impacts of conservation adoption, including costs, cost-savings, additional revenues, risks in the transition, and increased yield resilience over time. Participating growers will work confidentially with a certified accountant to learn more about ROI on conservation. more info
What is a Tailgate Meeting?
Jan 10, 2023You've probably heard us mention Tailgate Meetings when we describe the benefits of being a Vineyard Team member. What exactly is a Tailgate Meeting? Keep reading to find out. more info
Want to Join a Regenerative Ag Research Project?
Jan 10, 2023Cal Poly SLO is researching the impacts of long-term regenerative agricultural practices in Pinot Noir vineyards in California on carbon sequestration and soil health. more info
Listener’s Top 5 Episodes: Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast
Jan 02, 2023Episodes in 2022 included interviews with experts from elite viticulture and enology universities including Cornell University, Penn State University, and Oregon State University. The top 5 most downloaded episodes of the year include... more info
Dana Merrill is named 2023 CAWG Grower of the Year
Dec 21, 2022The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) announced the selection of Central Coast grower Dana Merrill as the 2023 Grower of the Year, and employment and immigration attorney Jeanne M. Malitz as the 2023 Leader of the Year. The Grower of the Year Award is the highest honor given by CAWG. It is bestowed upon an individual, family or company representing an outstanding example of excellence in viticulture and management more info
2022 Year in Review
Dec 16, 2022As 2022 comes to a close, we took a moment to appreciate the last year. From January to December, we were hard at work bringing together resources on sustainable winegrowing. more info
Thank you to all of our long-term Members for your support
Dec 16, 2022Congratulations to our long-term Vineyard Team members! Since 1994, we have partnered with hundreds of growers, wineries, and agriculture vendors. Our Vineyard Team Members all have a common goal of promoting and prioritizing sustainable farming practices. more info
Invite a friend, on us.
Dec 15, 2022Do you know a friend that could benefit from the latest viticulture knowledge?If you enjoy getting the latest up-to-date viticulture education as much as we do, bring a friend who is not a current member with you to an upcoming tailgate meeting for free. more info
The Best Podcast for Sustainable Winegrowers
Dec 06, 2022Grow your knowledge as you drive between vineyards. more info