Cheers to 2025: Vineyard Team’s Year of Events Driving Sustainability and Education!
Get ready for a year packed with sustainable winegrowing events! Vineyard Team is excited to roll out the 2025 event schedule, featuring10 Tailgates, the return of the always-popular Sustainable Ag Expo, and even more networking opportunities.
Vineyard Team’s mission is to bring growers together to share sustainable practices, spark fresh ideas, forge lasting connections, and have fun along the way.
Kicking things off, Tailgates are back and better than ever.These engaging in-the-field gatherings are the perfect place to connect and learn the latest in sustainable vineyard practices.
2025 Tailgate Schedule:
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Feb. 20 | Dry Farming Grower Roundtable | Templeton
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Mar. 12 | Grazing as a Sustainable Vineyard Practice | Los Olivos
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Mar. 26 | Minimizing Row Passes for Maximum Vineyard Health | Paso Robles
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Apr. 25 | Fungicide Spraying 2.0 | San Luis Obispo
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May 1 | Dry Farming Site Tour | Paso Robles
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May 9 | Biochar Field Day | Paso Robles
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May 20 | Soil Health and Nutrient Management in Vineyards | Paso Robles
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Jun. 13 | Bird Abatement & Managing Wildlife in the Vineyard | Los Alamos
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Jun. 27 | The Birds & the Bees: Supporting Vineyard Biodiversity with Native Plants & Pollinators | Soledad
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Jul. 18 | Pre-Harvest Safety: Train-the-Trainer (Spanish) | Paso Robles
To bring in new expert speakers and reach a broader audience Vineyard Team is collaborating with other ag organizations. The International Fresh Produce Association and Measure to Improve are partners on the grazing and soil Tailgates. Community Alliance with Family Farmers and California Association of Winegrape Growers are partners on two dry farming focused Talgates.
The Sustainable Ag Expo is back November 11-12 at the Madonna Expo Center! This is the place to be for cutting-edge research, expert talks, and a buzzing exhibitor hall filled with businesses dedicated to the sustainable practices you care about. Past Exhibitor and attendee Kerry Beane from Advancing Eco Agriculture says, ”Honestly, it was the best event I attended in 2024!”
In addition to bringing back past favorites, we’re offering enhanced networking and sponsorship opportunities, providing even more ways for people to connect, collaborate, and thrive within the winegrowing community. Be sure to attend this year’s welcome event, Sustainable Gear & Beer Equipment Demonstration, Donut Social, and more!
Another exciting event on the calendar: We are celebrating six new Juan Nevarez Memorial scholars (along with our returning students!) at the Member and Scholar Celebration on July 9th at 5:30 pm. The event will be held at Niner Wine Estates in Paso Robles. This special evening is dedicated to celebrating these students and the bright future they represent.
“We’re thrilled to be able to bring so many great opportunities to our community in 2025,” said Beth Vukmanic, Executive Director of Vineyard Team. “From interactive Tailgates to the Sustainable Ag Expo, we’re here to educate, inspire, and connect people who care about sustainability in the wine industry.”
For all the details on Vineyard Team’s upcoming events, visit vineyardteam.org/events and make sure you’re following us on Social Media.
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