 Photo by Sarah Anne Risk NVG has created a library of Best Practices resources for growers to utilize in making their management and in-the-field decisions. Suckering, also known as shoot thinning, is the process of removing the excess growth from a grapevine. This is a key step in maintaining vine balance and creating a canopy ideal for grape growing. As the valley is experiencing an explosion of growth, we wanted to remind folks of our best practices videos on suckering, available in both English and Spanish. Curious about our other Best Practices?
We welcome you to check out (and share with your team!) our Best Practices Library, which includes papers and videos available in English and Spanish.
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 Continue scrolling to register for NVG's next Climate Science Seminar with Drew Isaacs. With a mission to cultivate viticultural excellence and environmental stewardship for the Napa Valley, NVG has created a wealth of resources focused on climate science and resilience. NVG's Annual Climate & Water Practices Survey To continue to benchmark Napa Valley’s environmental stewardship and provide resources of greatest value to growers, please fill out our annual Climate & Water Practices Survey. Your responses support NVG’s eligibility for grant funds and help us advocate for incentive programs for your business. All responses will be anonymous and aggregated. Join us at our upcoming Climate Science Workshop!  Be among the 200 companies that have gone through NVG’s Climate Science Workshop with Drew Isaacs, Professor as UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business. If you have already attended, now is a chance to share the opportunity with other members of your team! NVG's Climate Science Best Practices Building your operation’s plan to reduce your climate impact? Learning the differences between fossil carbon and modern carbon is essential. Learn more with NVG’s best practices videos: Climate Resiliency Resources
NVG helps growers navigate both the farming and business risks of a changing climate, to cultivate long-term resiliency in Napa Valley. Access member resources to inform your climate adaptation and mitigation strategies in the vineyard.
In our inaugural episode of Grown in Napa Valley, we cover what all growers are thinking about constantly, the weather; and what resources NVG provides to help work alongside Mother Nature. We chat with three guests: Erick Moldstad from Precision Forecasting, Justin Leigon from Pina Vineyard Management, and have a Glass with a Grower, Mary Maher, Silverado Farming Company & Harlan Estate.
This episode is partially funded by the USDA Risk Management Agency grant. Please complete this two-question survey so that we can continue to receive grant funding for our educational programs. Episode Highlights
"I can attest to the value of these weather alerts…they’re an incredible tool and just such an asset to have in your inbox every morning." – Caleb Mosley
"You have to be a certain kind of crazy to be a farmer…we just like to hang out in the outdoor casino." – Justin Leigon "Every year is different. I go into each vintage with a plan, but it keeps me excited every day." – Justin Leigon "It's so important for everyone – vineyard, cellar, warehouse crews – to understand the collective effort that creates such amazing wine." – Mary Maher "It’s fascinating to see the evolution in vineyards and how each decision, from pruning to harvest, shapes the wine in the bottle." – Mary Maher  Photo by Sarah Anne Risk It's that time of year! Vines around the Napa Valley are bursting with new growth! The Napa Valley Grapegrowers Viticulture & Environmental Stewardship Committee has developed Best Practices resources on frost protection and springtime viticultural activities, as well as ways to be a good neighbor, for members. Spring Best Practices for Frost Control Frost season is almost here; check out the following best practices for frost control in Napa Valley vineyards. Being a Good Neighbor Best Practices Papers One of the most important components of sustainable farming is being a good neighbor. Each one of us represents the Napa Valley wine industry with our daily practices on site. This paper shares some ideas on how to be a good rural neighbor. Additional NVG Best Practices To view all of NVG's best practices papers and videos highlighting important aspects of farming in a responsible and sustainable manner, click below. The NVG Weather Alert The Weather Alert, a free membership benefit exclusively for NVG Grower and Vineyard Management Company members, helps in effectively planning for extreme weather events throughout the season including frost protection, irrigation strategies, preventing heat illness and exhaustion during summer season, management for rain days, and more. Thank you, Weather Alert Sponsors!
This grower resource is sponsored by American AgCredit Crop Insurance, Allied Clean Fuels Plaza, and Allied Propane Service & Precision Forecasting. |
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