Press Release 

Napa Valley Grapegrowers (NVG) has released a special episode of its "Grown in Napa Valley" podcast highlighting two impactful programs: The Patrick Foley Fields of Opportunity Summer Mentorship Program and NVG's Paso Adelante committee. Both programs help shape the future of the wine industry by creating opportunities for the next generation of leaders in the Napa Valley.
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The Patrick Foley Fields of Opportunity program was created in partnership with the Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation, Napa Valley Unified School District and the Napa Valley Education Foundation to connect high school students with the largest local industry to explore career options in their own backyard, while the Napa Valley Grapegrowers' Paso Adelante, a committee for young professionals lead by young professionals, provides a space for mentorship and support for those ages 22 to 30 who are establishing their careers in the wine and vine industries.

Samie Hartley, Napa Valley Register

The Napa Valley Grapegrowers and Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation raised $2.8 million at the 17th annual Harvest STOMP fundraiser last month.
Harvest STOMP co-chairs Karen Cakebread, Mary Maher and Francoise Peschon welcomed over 500 guests to Ron and Linda DeKoven's Viña Esperanza in Calistoga on Aug. 24 to kick off the 2024 harvest and celebrate the important work these two organizations do to strengthen the grape growing industry and community.
“We are thrilled with the results from this year’s STOMP,” said Maher in a news release. “Every bit of support counts, as all funds raised equally support Napa Valley Grapegrowers educational programs focused on increasing quality, innovation, and environmental stewardship in the vineyard, and Napa Valley Farmworkers' mission to provide education and career advancement opportunities to farmworkers and their families.”