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.”
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
Cost: Click HERE for detailed pricing
Schedule of Events:
- October 31: Napa Gala Tasting & Dinner
- November 1–2: Sonoma – Conference Session 1 & Field Trip
- November 3–4: Lodi – Conference Session 2 & Field Trip
Conference Schedule:
Session 1: November 1, 2025
Location: Hyatt Santa Rosa, Sonoma
Schedule Highlights: This session lays the foundation with technical insights, market development strategies and communication approaches to elevate the value of old vine wines. For full schedule, click HERE.
Session 2: November 3, 2025
Location: Wine & Roses, Lodi
Schedule Highlights: This session is particularly rich in content, emphasizing heritage, viticulture and winemaking. It offers a more hands-on and philosophical approach to the old vine movement, making it a key day for professionals and enthusiasts deeply invested in the craft and culture of wine.
- 1:50pm: Conference Session 2 Opens
- 2:00pm: Seminal Masterclass – A deep dive into old vine expertise and legacy.
- 3:15pm: Heritage Debate – Engaging dialogue on preserving and promoting old vine heritage.
- 4:15pm: Break
- 4:30pm: Viticulture & Vinification – Focused discussion on growing practices and winemaking techniques.
- 5:15pm: Closing Statements
- 5:20pm: Conference Ends
Description: The 7th edition of the Old Vine Conference returns with the theme Meeting of the Minds, bringing together global leaders in old vine viticulture, winemaking, marketing and sustainability. This multi-day event features tastings, seminars, debates and field trips across California’s premier wine regions. Lodi Winegrape Commission is proud to sponsor the conference, highlighting the region’s commitment to preserving and promoting old vine vineyards. The Lodi portion of the event takes place November 3–4, including a full conference day and a field trip showcasing local vineyards and sustainable practices.
Registration (required): To register, click HERE. Contact Stuart Spencer at 209.367.4727 for more details.
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.
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
Topics:
- Germplasm diversity and gene discovery
- Innovations in traditional breeding
- Advances in grape biotechnology
- Bringing new genetic applications to consumers
Description: Join this workshop of interactive talks by leading lights of the international grapevine improvement community, including 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, 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 discount code ($50 off): 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.
AVM: 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: CE credits (PCA, CCA & INMP) applied for
Topics:
- State of the Industry
- Pesticide regulatory changes
- Cover crop considerations
- AI vineyard management
- Crop Insurance improvements
- Tree & vine disease infestations
- Preparing for the arrival of Spotted Lanternfly
- Vine & rootstock pairing
- New & upcoming Ag legislation
Description: This annual postharvest event features an industry trade show, State of the almond, pistachio, walnut & winegrape industry presentations and seminars. Includes a free breakfast & tri-tip lunch.
Registration (required): To register, click HERE.
AVM: 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: CE credits (PCA & CCA) applied for
Topics:
- Carpophilus Beetle & Red Leaf Blotch Threats
- Cutting Raisin Production Costs
- Micronutrient Management
- Crop Insurance for Grape Growers
- On-Farm Wildlife Management
- Laws & Regulations
- Tree & Vine IPM
Description: This year, the expo will feature 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. Also new this year is a partnership with the San Joaquin Valley Winegrowers Association in presenting their annual Lifetime Achievement Award.
Registration (required): To register, click HERE.
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: TRUNK DISEASE.
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: Trunk Disease
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 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.
CD11 LODI IPM NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING.
Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
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) 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.
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
Topics:
- 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.
2026 UNIFIED WINE & GRAPE SYMPOSIUM.
Dates: Tuesday, January 27 – Thursday, January 29, 2026
Venue: SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, Sacramento CA
Cost: For pricing, click HERE
Topics & Speakers: 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.