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Celebrating Our Scholars & Supporters
Jul 12, 2025This week at our annual Member & Scholar Celebration, we awarded $86,000 in scholarships to an inspiring group of students — bringing the total impact since 2015 to nearly half a million dollars.<br /> more info
Meet the 2025 Recipients of the Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship
Jul 11, 2025Since 2015, this scholarship has helped make higher education possible for the children of California’s vineyard and winery workers—whose hands have shaped the heart and soul of the state’s wine industry. more info
Two Santa Barbara County Students Are Awarded Esteemed Juan Nevarez Scholarship
Jul 07, 2025The Vineyard Team Presents a New Class of Awardees more info
Quarterly Update from Beth Vukmanic | Q2 2025
Jun 30, 2025It’s exciting to see our education and scholarship programs come together to support growers in the field today while also preparing the next generation. more info
Sustainable Ag Expo | Meet Our Headliner!
Jun 17, 2025We’re excited to welcome Dr. Chris Chen as the headliner for the Sustainable Ag Expo! more info
Honoring a Father’s Dream—One Scholarship at a Time
May 23, 2025Without the help of a college degree, Juan Nevarez had to work hard to build a successful career. He didn’t want his children to struggle the same way. more info
Help First-Generation Students Like Denise Achieve Their Dreams
Apr 28, 2025“Every experience in my academic journey starts with a single fact: I am the first in my family to continue my education.” more info
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