Programs
Brown Bags: Sustainable Ag Discussions
2008
In Spanish
February 1 "Condiciones Agroecológicas en la Viña" / "Agroecological Conditions in Winegrape Production"
- Dr. Miguel Altieri, University of California, Berkeley (PCA Credit Available)
March 7 "Enfermedades de la Primavera: Porque estamos esprayando" / "Springtime Grapevine Pest and Diseases: Best Practices for Spraying" - Daniel Robledo (PCA Credit Available)
In English
April 4 "Case study of one vineyard's transition from traditional farming to Organic" - Garrett Buckland & Steve Mathiasson, Premiere Viticulture
May 29 "Vine Stress Issues: Why so many red leaves this year?" - Dr. Andy Walker, University of California, Davis (PCA Credit Available)
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2007
In Spanish
February 2 "Understanding Organic & Biodynamic Farming" - Matt Taylor, Araujo Estate Wines
March 2 "Understanding Napa River Restoration Projects: How They are Done, and Why They are Important" - Jon Kanagy, Nord Coast Vineyard Management
In English
April 6 "Napa Green: How to Make it Work for You" - Laurel Marcus, California Land Stewardship Institute
May 4 "Prepare for Easier CCOF Inspections and Tips on Labeling for Organic Grapes" -
Elizabeth Whitlow, California Certified Organic Farmers
2006
In English
March 3 "The State of Vine Mealybug & The Vine Mealybug Dog Program" -
Napa County Ag Commissioner Dave Whitmer & Bonnie Bergen of the Assistance Dog Institute
April 7 "Soil Fertility" with Amigo Bob Cantisano
May 5 "Vineyard Safety Education" - Carlos Chavez, Safety Environmental Compliance Associates
In Spanish
June 9 "Pest and Disease Identification" - Arnufo Solario, Silverado Farming Company
July 14 "Irrigation Practices" - Gaspar Roby, Beckstoffer Vineyards
2005
All In English
March 4 "New Methods in Frost Protection" - Steve Hammersmith, Shur Farms
April 1 "Restoration in the Riparian Zone" - Evan Engber, Bioengineering Associates
May 6 "Issues in Deficit Irrigation" - Nathan Baty, Baty Viticultural Services
June 10 "Alternative Sources of Power in Grape Growing"
July 1 "Dry Farming in the Napa Valley" - Frank Leeds, Frog's Leap Winery
August 5 "Refining Your Cover Crop System" - Glenn McCourty, Mendocino County Farm Advisor
2004
All In English
January 9 "Organic Explained" - Elizabeth Whitlow, North Coast CCOF Certifier
February 6 "Soil Health in Organic, Biodynamic, and Sustainable Systems" -
John Reganold, Washington State University
March 5 "Vine Mealybug – Options for Organic" - Kent Daane, UC Davis Kearny Ag Center
April 2 "Compost Tea in the Vineyard" - Jeff Lowenfel, Alaska Humus
May 7 "The Use and Benefits of Compost" - Amigo Bob Cantisano
June 11 "Genetic Engineering in the Wine Industry: Grapevine Rootstocks and Resistance" -
Andy Walker, UC Davis
July 12 "Biodeisel as an Agricultural Option" - Kumar Plocher, Yokayo Biofuels
August 6 "Biodiversity Through Habitat Corridors" - Ann Thrupp, Fetzer