A LEADER IN SUSTAINABLE WINEGROWING SINCE 1994
Promoting sustainable winegrowing since 1994, the Vineyard Team is an organization dedicated to sustainable farming through research, education, and grower-to-grower networking.
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Vineyard Team Online Workshops
Welcome to the online portal for the Vineyard Team online workshops.
You will need a Thinkific account (which is separate from your Vineyard Team account) and register for individual courses to gain access.
For assistance, please reach out to Sydney.
Online Workshops
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Online Workshop
Sprayer Calibration - Air Blast, Venturi, Electrostatic Sprayers (DPR: Other 1 hr)
This online workshop will show videos of various sprayer types, use in the field, and include methods for calibration. Laura Ramage, Agricultural Inspector/Biologist III, from the Ag Department will discuss storage and disposal of ag chemicals.
7 Lessons Free
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Online Workshop
Biochar in Vineyards (CCA: Soil/Water Mngmt 0.5 hr)
Biochar, a specialized form of charcoal made from waste woody biomass at high temperature in the absence of oxygen, is used as an effective soil amendment to improve soil moisture & soil health. Presentation includes field research study results.
4 Lessons Free
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Sprayer Calibration for Vineyards – Landers (DPR: Other 1 hr)
This presentation will discuss how growers and their sprayer operators can get the best from their sprayers with the use of good sprayer set-up. Useful sprayer technology will be discussed along with new ideas to improve spray application.
6 Lessons Free
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Irrigation Scheduling - Technology and Practices (CCA: Soil/Water Mngmt 1 hr)
Mark Greenspan will give an overview of soil, plant, weather technology, and data used to inform irrigation scheduling. A grower panel will offer their experiences with specific technology. PG&E representative will present on new time of use rate.
5 Lessons Free
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Online Workshop
Pruning Tailgate
Learn about pruning best practices. Speaker: Dr. Kendra Baumgartner, Research Plant Pathologist, USDA ARS, Davis, CA Growers: Bart Haycraft, Jackson Family Wines; Johnny Pierini, J Lohr; Oliver Matthews, Vineyard Professional Services
5 Lessons Free
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Online Workshop
Vine Trunk Diseases
Results from demonstration trials on preventative practices in young vineyards and vine surgery (also known as trunk renewal) in mature vineyards.
6 Lessons Free
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Online Workshop
Water & Nutrient Management in Vineyards (CCA: Soil/Water Mngmt 1 hr)
In addition to plant stress measurements, continuous soil profile moisture monitoring provides a repeatable and highly efficient way to apply limited amounts of water to a vineyard. Presentation will also discuss fertilizers and nutrition.
6 Lessons Free