12th Annual Vineyards and Wineries Continuing Education Class Series
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
Join the Napa County Farm Bureau Foundation for our 12th Annual Continuing Education Class Series! We are hosting three virtual courses via Zoom and one IN PERSON course from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 pm throughout November and December. The courses are designated to address pressing concerns in viticulture and meet credit requirements. Five hours per training, including one hour of Laws & Regulations (Napa County Ag Commissioner) credits pending.
$85.00 per class for Farm Bureau members. $100.00 for non-members. Discounts of 10% for those registering for the full series.
Free admission for full-time college students with valid college student ID. Pre-registration required.
Vineyards and Wineries Continuing Education Class Series Flyer
Last updated: 12/7/2023
Sponsorship Opportunities
$1000 per class or $3500 for the full series. Four classes in total.
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• Website landing page and Registration page
• Social Media
• Throughout the Course Presentation
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November 15th 2023 - Remote
Assorted Topics - Viruses of Wine Grapes
DPR APPROVED 4 Hours “Other” and 1 Hour “Laws and Regulations”
SPEAKER
Anita Oberholster, University of California Davis
Neil McRoberts, University California Davis
Luca Brillante, California State University Fresno
Malcom Hobbs, UCCE Napa County
Jen Borgen/Zachary Bailey, Napa County Ag Commissioner's Office
CLASS TITLE
The Effects of Hangtime on Grape Ripening in Red Blotch Infected Vineyards
Canine Detection of GLRaV-3 in Vineyards
Hyperspectral ID of Red Blotch
Addressing the Need for Collaboration on Red Blotch Management
Navigating the QAL/QAC/PAC License and Certificate Changes/Pesticide Use Reporting- Common Errors and How to Fix Them
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November 29th 2023 - Remote
Climate Change Adaptation
DPR APPROVED 4 Hours “Other” and 1 Hour “Laws and Regulations”
SPEAKER
Beth Forrestel, University of California Davis
Gregory Jones, The Climate of Wine
Yu Jiang, Cornell University
Themis Michailides, University California Davis
Naomi Greeson/Bridget Giffei, Napa County Ag Commissioner's Office
CLASS TITLE
Rethinking the Winkler Index
Modeling Regional Climate Change- What To Expect?
Automated Powdery Mildew Identification (Phytopatholobot)
Disease Management During Cool, Moist Growing Seasons
Nenicitinoid Regulatory Changes and the Napa County Bee Policy/Application Specific Information Displays and the Notification Process
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December 6th 2023 - Remote
Biological Toolkit for Vineyards
DPR APPROVED 4 Hours “Other” and 1 Hour “Laws and Regulations”
CLASS TITLE
Biopesticides in grape integrated pest management
Trial Performance of Biological Control Agents for Powdery Mildew and Botrytis Bunch Rot
Biostimulants for Pest Control in Permanent Crops
New Biological Innovations in the Pipeline
School Notification Requirements
SPEAKER
Surendra Dara, Oregon State University Cooperative Extension Service
Akif Eskalen, University of California Davis
Kirk Van Lueven, Stoller USA
Pam Marrone, Invasive Species Corporation
Julius Mueller/Terry Samansky, Napa County Ag Commissioner's Office
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December 13th 2023 - In Person at Hampton Inn & Suites
Preventing and Controlling Canker Diseases
DPR APPROVED 4 Hours “Other” and 1 Hour “Laws and Regulations”
CLASS TITLE
Realities of Agrobacterium Aspergillus vine canker: an overlooked canker pathogen of grapevine in California
Research update on Sudden Vine Collapse
An Integrated Approach to Controlling Wood Borne Pathogens
AG/Urban Interface – Issues and Solutions/Application Safety and Best Practices
SPEAKER
Maher Al Rwahnih, Federal Plant Protection Services
Akif Eskalen, Univeristy of California Davis
Akif Eskalen, Univeristy of California Davis
Chris Storm, Starr & Storm Crop Solutions
Madeline Wisecarver/Greg Music, Napa County Ag Commissioner's Office
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