Local Opportunities
To get your event posted, email the details in the format below to Dr. Stephanie Bolton, stephanie@lodiwine.com, with the subject line “New LodiGrowers.com Event.”
UC DAVIS: VITICULTURE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM.
Dates: Monday, September 22 – Friday, December 12, 2025
Venue: Online
Cost: $1650 per class or $6,000 for full tuition (Pay in full & save 10%) | Certificate Fee $125
Topic: The Vineyard Site
- Apply the principles of soil chemistry to design a soil nutrition program for a vineyard
- Implement your knowledge of water monitoring and soil characteristics to design an irrigation program for a vineyard
- Identify appropriate cover crops for specific vineyard applications
- Develop a timeline and steps for establishing a new vineyard
Description: This program is designed to provide current and aspiring vineyard managers and other wine industry professionals with comprehensive technical knowledge and practical application for commercial winegrape production. Gain foundational knowledge and skills in quality grapevine production, site assessment, vineyard management, and pests and disease control for winegrapes. The program is divided into four courses starting in September with the last course starting June 29, 2026. For full program details, click HERE.
Registration (required): To register, click HERE.
TERRA MADRE AMERICAS.
Dates: Friday, September 26 – Sunday, September 28, 2025
Venue: Safe Credit Union Convention Center, 1400 J St, Sacramento CA; various
Cost: Admission is FREE | $125 for tastings
Description: Terra Madre Americas is making its delicious debut in Sacramento! This FREE, first-of-its-kind weekend celebration features food and drink tastings, live music, celebrity chef demonstrations, educational panels, artisan vendors and more, bringing the flavors and traditions of Sacramento and the world together into one unforgettable experience. Learn how the principles of Slow Food are shaping the future of food, drink and sustainability in the Americas. From specialty coffee, cacao, spirits and heritage wines to panels on agroecology, food access and cultural traditions, you’ll engage with leading chefs, farmers and advocates shaping a more resilient and inclusive food system. For details and more information about this event, click HERE.
Tickets (required for tastings): For tickets, click HERE.
Registration (recommended for experiences): To register, click HERE.
CD11 LODI IPM NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING: INSECTS.
Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Time: 8:00 – 9:30am
Venue: Burgundy Hall, Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E Lockeford St, Lodi CA
Cost: FREE, all are welcome
Credits: 1.5 hrs DPR CE (OTHER) approved
Topic: Insects
Who Should Attend: Local Pest Control Advisers (PCAs), growers who manage their own pest control (Private Applicators) or who have pest control questions, anyone looking for viticulture DPR CE credits, viticulture technical advisors and winemakers/grower relations personnel interested in learning about vineyard pest management.
Description: Our group meets monthly to discuss current vineyard pests and their management. The goal is to create a strong local network for communicating the best IPM strategies and for support in solving viticulture anomalies. This month, we will discuss the major pest insects in winegrapes (leafhoppers, mealybugs, mites, etc.) and IPM strategies to manage them, along with the importance of biocontrol and beneficial insects.
RSVP: To the Lodi Winegrape Commission by phone 209.367.4727 or email info@lodiwine.com.
CA IRRIGATION INSTITUTE: INTERNATIONAL MICROIRRIGATION SCHOOL FOR CROP PRODUCTION.
Dates: Monday, October 13 – Friday, October 17, 2025
Venue: UC Davis Conference Center, 550 Alumni Ln, Davis CA
Cost: $850 | Field Trips $150
Topics:
- Technical aspects of water delivery systems
- Soil-water movement and soil-plant-water relations with microirrigation
- Microirrigation systems design, operation, maintenance, automation and performance evaluation
- Methods and tools for microirrigation scheduling
- Managing microirrigation for different crops
- Chemigation and fertigation
- Salinity management with microirrigation
Description: Join leading experts for an intensive program combining three days of in-depth lectures with two days of field demonstrations across California. Learn the latest in microirrigation system design, scheduling, automation and crop-specific management practices. Ideal for professionals seeking practical, science-based strategies to enhance water efficiency and crop productivity. For more details, click HERE.
Registration (required): To register for class lectures, click HERE. To register for field trips, click HERE.
SJ COUNTY AG HALL OF FAME BANQUET.
Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025
Time: 5:30 – 8:30pm
Venue: Robert J. Cabral Ag Center, 2101 E Earhart Ave, Stockton CA
Cost: $80
Inductees:
- Kimberly Ledbetter Bronson, Vino Farms
- Robert Panella Sr., Panella Trucking
- Art Perry, George Perry and Sons, Inc.
- Rodney & Gayla Schatz, Peltier Winery
- Frank Raffel, Port Stockton Nursery (Posthumous)
Description: The San Joaquin County Ag Hall of Fame celebrates individuals who have significantly shaped our agricultural heritage. This honor recognizes the efforts and history of those who have enriched our lives and laid the groundwork for our future. The agricultural community exemplifies the spirit of collaboration and tradition, carried forward by those who made great personal and physical sacrifices to nurture our land and community
Tickets (required): Contact Timm Quinn at 209.292.8423 or tquinn@stocktonchamber.org.
LUSD: CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION STAKEHOLDER MEETING.
Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Time: 4:00 – 5:30pm
Venue: Multi-Purpose Room, Lincoln Technical Academy, 542 E Pine St, Lodi CA
Description: The purpose of the Lodi USD CTE Stakeholder Engagement Meeting is to discuss several key aspects of the district’s career technical education programs. The conversation will cover the current CTE sectors and pathways available within the district, along with evaluating whether these programs effectively meet the needs of the local labor market. Additionally, the meeting will explore opportunities for business partner collaboration, review current projects, and discuss various funding sources. Finally, stakeholders will review the Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment and provide their input to guide future initiatives.
RSVP: To Dusty Tachera, Principal Secretary III by email at dtachera@lodiusd.net.
THE OLD VINE CONFERENCE: MEETING OF THE MINDS 2025.
Dates: Friday, October 31 – Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Venues: Held in various places, including Lodi; for more info click HERE
Cost: Click HERE
Guest Speakers:
- Jancis Robinson, OBE MW, Keynote Speaker (Wine Critic)
- Rosa Kruger, (Founder & Chairperson of The Old Vine Project, South Africa)
- Jose Ignacio Garcia Lopez, (Director & Technical Secretary SRDO Campo De Borja)
- Marco Giordano, (Managing Director, Vinchio Vaglio)
Description: This annual conference will bring together old vine pioneers, thought-leaders, media, buyers and KOL from around the world and will be the most significant event yet, in the journey of the global old vine movement. Meeting of the Minds will be an in-person series of tastings, seminars, panel debates, masterclasses and old-vine field-trips kicking off with a unique coming-together with The Global Wine Buyers Market place. For more information, please click HERE.
Registration (required): To register, click HERE.
WHOLE VINE FESTIVAL.
Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025
Time: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Venue: Fresno State University, 2575 East Barstow Ave, Fresno CA
Cost: FREE, all are welcome
Description: The Whole Vine Festival is a full day event that celebrates the culture and flavor of the San Joaquin Valley’s grape, raisin and wine industry.
CD11 LODI IPM NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING.
Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Time: 8:00 – 9:30am
Venue: Burgundy Hall, Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E Lockeford St, Lodi CA
Cost: FREE, all are welcome
Credits: 1.5 hrs DPR CE (OTHER) applied for
Topic: TBD
Who Should Attend: Local Pest Control Advisers (PCAs), growers who manage their own pest control (Private Applicators) or who have pest control questions, anyone looking for viticulture DPR CE credits, viticulture technical advisors and winemakers/grower relations personnel interested in learning about vineyard pest management.
Description: Our group meets monthly to discuss current vineyard pests and their management. The goal is to create a strong local network for communicating the best IPM strategies and for support in solving viticulture anomalies.
RSVP: To the Lodi Winegrape Commission by phone 209.367.4727 or email info@lodiwine.com.
NGRA: GRAPEVINE IMPROVEMENT WORKSHOP.
Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Time: 8:00am – 4:30pm
Venue: UC Davis Conference Center, 550 Alumni Ln, Davis CA
Cost: $150 non-members | $125 members | $25 for students (current student ID required)
Topics:
- Session I: Germplasm diversity and gene discovery
- Session II: Innovations in traditional breeding
- Session III: Advances in grape biotechnology
- Session IV: Bringing new genetic applications to consumers
Description: Join this workshop of interactive talks by leading lights of the international grapevine improvement community, including keynoter Plant Geneticist Edward Buckler, USDA-ARS and Cornell University, the recipient of the National Academy of Science’s first ever Prize in Food and Agriculture Sciences for pioneering the use of large scale genomic approaches to associate genes with crop traits. Hear about phenotyping robots in New York, GE chardonnay in Italy, Green Revolution varieties in Germany, and drought-tolerant rootstocks in California, and more. For the complete agenda, click HERE.
Registration (required): To register, click HERE.
VINEYARD TEAM: SUSTAINABLE AG EXPO.
Dates: Tuesday, November 11 – Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Venue: Madonna Expo Center, 100 Madonna Rd, San Luis Obispo CA
Cost: For pricing click HERE | Lodi grower $50 off discount code: LODI50
Credits: 20+ CE hours (DPR & CCA)
Topics & Speakers: For the full agenda, click HERE
Description: Join the Sustainable Ag Expo to connect with top researchers, growers and ag companies, earning continuing education hours while gaining actionable tips to boost your business. Hear from over 40 experts, including Stephanie Bolton, Ph.D., of the Lodi Winegrape Commission, speaking on whole farm profitability. Attend in-person seminars and access virtual courses at your own pace.
Registration (required): To register, click HERE.
TREE & VINE EXPO.
Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Time: 7:00am – 2:00pm
Venue: Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, 900 N Broadway, Turlock CA
Cost: FREE, all are welcome
Credits: TBD
Description: The ultimate postharvest gathering place for a thousand grape, nut and tree fruit growers and PCAs since 1997, this annual event will be featuring PCA, CCA & INMP Credits, free breakfast & tri-tip lunch, industry trade show, State of the almond, pistachio, walnut & winegrape industry presentations and seminars on: pesticide regulatory changes, cover crop considerations, AI vineyard management, crop insurance improvements for 2025, tree & vine disease management, vine & rootstock pairing, on-farm groundwater recharge, dealing with Nematode infestations, preparing for the arrival of Spotted Lanternfly, combatting Carpophilus beetle, and new & upcoming ag legislation.
Registration (required): Coming soon.
GRAPE, NUT & TREE FRUIT EXPO.
Date: Friday, November 14, 2025
Time: 7:00am – 2:00pm
Venue: The BIG Fresno Fairgrounds, 1121 S Chance Ave, Fresno CA
Cost: FREE, all are welcome
Credits: TBD
Description: This year, the expo will feature PCA and CCA credits, free breakfast and tri-tip lunch, an industry trade show, and presentations and seminars on the state of the raisin, table grape, wine, almond, walnut, pistachio, and tree fruit industries. Topics will include the new Carpophilus beetle and red leaf blotch threat in tree nuts, cutting raisin production costs, micronutrient management, crop insurance improvements for grape growers, on-farm wildlife management, laws and regulations, and tree and vine IPM. Also new this year is a partnership with the San Joaquin Valley Winegrowers Association in presenting their annual Lifetime Achievement Award, which will take place after lunch.
Registration (required): Coming soon.
DELTA AG FOUNDATION FUNDRAISER DINNER.
Date: Friday, November 14, 2025
Time: 4:30pm
Venue: Jackson Hall, Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E Lockeford St, Lodi CA
Cost: $75
Description: The event aims to raise funds for sustainable agriculture and natural resource initiatives in the region. Attendees will enjoy food catered by Delta College Culinary Arts students, hear inspiring speakers and have the opportunity to support the growth and preservation of agricultural and natural resources for future generations.
Tickets (required): For tickets, click HERE.
CD11 LODI IPM NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING.
Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Time: 8:00 – 9:30am
Venue: Burgundy Hall, Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E Lockeford St, Lodi CA
Cost: FREE, all are welcome
Credits: 1.5 hrs DPR CE (OTHER) applied for
Topic: TBD
Who Should Attend: Local Pest Control Advisers (PCAs), growers who manage their own pest control (Private Applicators) or who have pest control questions, anyone looking for viticulture DPR CE credits, viticulture technical advisors and winemakers/grower relations personnel interested in learning about vineyard pest management.
Description: Our group meets monthly to discuss current vineyard pests and their management. The goal is to create a strong local network for communicating the best IPM strategies and for support in solving viticulture anomalies.
RSVP: To the Lodi Winegrape Commission by phone 209.367.4727 or email info@lodiwine.com.
ORGANIC GROWER SUMMIT.
Dates: Wednesday, December 3 – Thursday, December 4, 2025
Times: 7:00am – 6:00pm, Wednesday | 7:00am –12:45pm Thursday
Venue: Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa, 1 Old Golf Course Rd, Monterey CA
Cost: Click HERE
Description: This annual event is being hosted by Farm Progress and Western Growers. Discover the latest trends, techniques and innovations in organic farming. Immerse yourself in engaging educational sessions, learn from insightful keynote presentations and explore a jam-packed tradeshow floor connecting the entire organic agricultural community.
Registration (required): To register, click HERE.
UC DAVIS: VITICULTURE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM.
Dates: Monday, January 12 – Friday, April 2, 2026
Venue: Online
Cost: $1650 per class or $6,000 for full tuition (Pay in full & save 10%) | Certificate Fee $125
Topic: The Grapevine
- Understand the importance of grapevine anatomy and how it impacts plant growth
- Identify grape cultivars through leaf, growing tip and cluster morphology
- Apply rootstock differences for determining the appropriate one for your vineyard site
- Recognize the importance of clean stock and how these plants are produced
- Comprehend the annual growing cycle and how chemical constituents change during maturation
Description: This program is designed to provide current and aspiring vineyard managers and other wine industry professionals with comprehensive technical knowledge and practical application for commercial winegrape production. Gain foundational knowledge and skills in quality grapevine production, site assessment, vineyard management, and pests and disease control for winegrapes. For full program details, click HERE.
Registration (required): To register, click HERE.
UNIFIED WINE & GRAPE SYMPOSIUM.
Dates: Tuesday, January 27 – Thursday, January 29, 2026
Venue: SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, Sacramento CA
Cost: TBD
Description: Built with the joint input of growers, vintners and allied industry members, the Unified Symposium has served as a clearinghouse of information important to wine and grape industry professionals for 26 years. The Unified Symposium also hosts the industry’s largest trade show of its kind. The trade show will host several hundred vendors showcasing their products and services.
Registration (required): TBD
ASEV NATIONAL CONFERENCE.
Dates: Monday, June 15 – Thursday, June 18, 2026
Time: 8:00am – 6:00pm
Venue: The Grove Plaza, Boise Centre, 850 W Front St, Boise ID
Cost: TBD
Topic: TBD
Description: A platform to gather and discuss scientific and technological advances for the benefit and evolution of the grape and wine industries. It provides a stimulating and collegial atmosphere for industry, students and academics to learn, engage and network.
Registration (required): TBD
UCCE & UC IPM: AIR BLAST SPRAYER CALIBRATION.
Venue: Online
Cost: FREE (without DPR credit) | Fee to earn DPR credit
Credits: 1.5 hrs DPR CE (OTHER) and 1 hr DPR CE (LAWS & REGS) 2 hrs CCA CE (IPM) approved
Description: This course was developed for anyone who works with air blast sprayers or is involved with ensuring successful pesticide applications in trees and vines. This includes pesticide handlers, pest control advisors, growers and supervisors. The course contains video so it requires a computer that can play audio and video. View the full description HERE.
For more information including technical requirements please contact Cheryl Reynolds, UC ANR, at creynolds@ucanr.edu.
WILD FARM ALLIANCE: ROLE OF BIRDS ON FARMS – CERTIFICATION.
Venue: Online
Cost: FREE, all are welcome
Description: This 10-lesson virtual course teaches agricultural professionals and farmers how to support beneficial birds and manage pest birds on farms. By learning how to assess the farm’s avian needs and opportunities, farms can be designed to provide for a diversity of beneficial birds. If pest birds are a problem, they can be discouraged with specific practices during the shorter periods when they cause damage. The sessions cover the latest research, tools, and resources, and are given by experts in avian pest control, entomology, ornithology and conservation. This course was first offered via webinar format in early 2022. View the lesson recordings at your own pace.
To view the lessons: Click HERE.
WILD FARM ALLIANCE: HABITAT ON FARMS – AVIAN PEST CONTROL SERVICES.
Venue: Online
Cost: FREE, all are welcome
Credits: 4 hrs DPR CE (OTHER) approved
Description: Participants will learn about research that shows the benefits of installing habitats in and around farms to attract beneficial birds that provide valuable pest control services. After completing a course, Wild Farm Alliance will email you a certificate of completion within one week. You must submit the certificate to the California Department of Pesticide Regulation to receive your credits.
To view the lesson: Click HERE.
WILD FARM ALLIANCE: NEST BOXES & PERCHES – AVIAN PEST CONTROL SERVICES.
Venue: Online
Cost: FREE, all are welcome
Credits: 3 hrs DPR CE (OTHER) approved
Description: Participants will learn about the research showing the benefits to the farm of installing Western Bluebird and other songbird nest boxes, Barn Owl and American Kestrel boxes, and songbird and raptor perches to gain these birds’ valuable pest control services. After completing a course, Wild Farm Alliance will email you a certificate of completion within one week. You must submit the certificate to the California Department of Pesticide Regulation to receive your credits.
To view the lesson: Click HERE. For questions about the process or need help accessing the completion certificate email ashleyc@wildfarmalliance.org.
Organizations Hosting Training Seminars and Educational Events
Many of these qualify for LODI RULES Standards 1.6 & 2.8
American Society for Enology and Viticulture (ASEV) annual meeting
American Vineyard Grape Expo
Association of Applied IPM Ecologists (AAIE) annual conference
California Plant and Soil Conference (California Chapter of the ASA)
California State University-Fresno Biennial Grape Day
California Association of Pest Control Advisors (CAPCA) Meetings and Workshops
Clarksburg Grape Day
Dollars and Sense Tradeshow and Seminar
Foothill Grape Day
Lodi Grape Day (every February)
Lodi District Grape Growers Association Seminars and Workshop
Lodi Winegrape Commission (LWC) Seminars and Workshops
Napa Valley Viticulture Fair
Rootstock: Napa Valley Grapegrowers
San Joaquin Farm Bureau Seminars and Workshops
San Joaquin Valley Grape Symposium
San Joaquin Valley Winegrowers Association Annual Meeting and Industry Forum
Sustainable Ag Expo (San Luis Obispo every fall)
University of California-Davis extension courses and seminars (RAVE, etc.)
Unified Wine and Grape Symposium (every January in Sacramento)
Wine Industry Financial Symposium
World Ag Expo (every February)
UC IPM Online Trainings
The UC Statewide IPM Program provides online courses that reflect current advances in pest management and related topics. Selected courses are approved by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) for Continuing Education Units. Some are also approved for structural units from the Structural Pest Control Board (SPCB).
Check out the UC Integrated Pest Management website for online pieces of training – some are free and some charge a fee: ipm.ucanr.edu/training/index.html.