Local Opportunities
Check this page for local educational opportunities hosted by the Lodi Winegrape Commission, universities, ag associations, and more. *ALWAYS* confirm event details with hosts!
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.”
SJ WORKNET: EMPLOYMENT TRAINING PANEL INFORMATIONAL SESSION.
Date: Friday, April 26, 2024
Time: 1:30 – 2:30pm
Venue: Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriot Lodi, 262 Rocky Lane, Lodi, CA 95240
Cost: FREE
Description: The Employment Training Panel (ETP) provides funding to employers to assist in upgrading the skills of their workers through training that leads to good-paying, long-term jobs. During this session, you will learn:
- About the Agriculture Initiative through ETP
- How to qualify to acquire funding with MEC (Multiple Employer Contract)
- How you can receive funding for your training
- What training is qualified for your reimbursement
Registration (required): To register, please click HERE. For more information, click HERE.
LODI WINE: MEET THE MAKER.
Date: Friday, April 26, 2024
Time: 3:00 – 6:00pm
Venue: Lodi Wine Visitor Center, 2545 W Turner Rd, Lodi, CA 95242
Description: Meet and taste wines with Lodi winemakers on select Fridays from 3:00 to 6:00pm at the Lodi Wine Visitor Center. This week meet and taste wines from Jeremy Trettevik with Jeremy Wine Co. Walk-ins are welcome, but feel free to reserve below.
RSVP: To the Lodi Wine Visitor Center by phone 209.365.0621 or email wineclub@lodiwine.com.
2024 US SUSTAINABLE WINEGROWING SUMMIT.
Dates: Tuesday, April 30 – Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Venue: Wine & Roses, 2505 W Turner Rd, Lodi, CA
Cost: Click HERE for pricing
Speakers & Topics: To view the full agenda, click HERE
Description: Join the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance and co-hosts from California, Washington, New York, and Oregon to learn about cutting-edge sustainable and climate-beneficial practices being adopted in vineyards and wineries across the U.S. — and in the broader value chain. Be inspired and gain ideas on how to share sustainable winegrowing stories with consumers and trade. Engage in conversations and build community with others dedicated to sustainability and wine at the 2024 U.S. Sustainable Winegrowing Summit.
Registration (required): To register, please click HERE.
BEE CITY & BEE CAMPUS USA: VIRTUAL MEETUP CA, NEVADA, & UTAH.
Date: Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Time: 6:00 – 7:00pm
Venue: Online via Zoom
Cost: FREE
Speaker & Topic: Isis Howard, Xerces Society – Community Science for Monarch Conservation
Description: Join Isis Howard, Xerces Society’s Endangered Species Conservation Biologist in Western Monarch Community Science for a short presentation on Community Science for Monarch Conservation followed by an extended Q&A and group discussion. This is an opportunity to share your successes, ask for advice, and connect with your fellow affiliate cities and campuses. This free Bee City USA webinar is hosted by the Xerces Society and will be recorded and available on our YouTube channel on the Bee City USA playlist. Auto-generated Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar.
Registration (required): To register, please click HERE.
BIOFILTRO: WORM FARM TOUR AT PELTIER WINERY.
Date: Thursday, May 2, 2024
Times: 9:00am English | 1:00pm Spanish
Venue: Peltier Winery & Vineyards, 22150 North Kennefick Road Acampo, CA 95220
Cost: FREE
Description: The day after the US Sustainable Wine Growing Summit, BioFiltro invites wine industry professionals and affiliates to join them for an in-person demonstration of Peltier Winery’s worm farm. Since 2017, more than 5 million gallons of wastewater have been treated by BioFiltro’s worm-powered wastewater treatment system and recycled for vineyard irrigation. It’s also energy efficient and generates vermicomposting to boost vineyard soil. Go worms! Come learn how BioFiltro is turning winery wastewater into an asset.
Registration (required): To register, please click HERE.
DPR: PROPOSED LICENSING FEE INCREASE WEBINAR.
Date: Thursday, May 2, 2024
Time: 11:00am
Venue: Online via Zoom
Cost: FREE
Speakers & Topic:
- Karen Morrison, Chief Deputy Director – Opening Remarks
- Joshua Ogawa, Branch Chief – Licensing and Certification Fee Proposal Presentation
Description: The California Food and Agricultural Code section 11502.5 requires the director to set fees for the licensing and certification program including license and certificate examinations, applications, and renewals. The fees are set at an amount that the revenue generated supports the cost of the program. Current licensing and certification fees are not sufficient to support the work of the licensing and certification program and it is necessary to raise licensing applications, exams, and renewal fees. The Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is holding a webinar to share information, answer questions, and receive feedback from license holders and other stakeholders on the department’s intent to increase licensing and certification fees to a level that supports the current and future business needs of the licensing and certification program.
Registration (required): To register, please click HERE.
LEARN ABOUT AG: CA FARM DAY VIRTUAL EVENT.
Date: Friday, May 3, 2024
Time: 10:00 – 11:00am
Venue: Online via Zoom
Cost: FREE
Description: Join Learn About Ag for an extraordinary virtual journey into the heart of California agriculture. As we explore the theme of “Fields of Innovation,” students will witness the remarkable fusion of technology and tradition driving our farmers and ranchers forward. Discover cutting-edge technologies, ingenious farming practices, and sustainable solutions that are transforming the agricultural landscape. Welcome to California Farm Day: Fields of Innovation, where we explore the future of farming. Through a mix of pre-recorded segments and live hosts, classrooms will delve into the collaborative efforts of farmers, engineers, scientists, ranchers, builders, and computer programmers. Together, they tackle the challenge of sustainably producing over 400 different products to feed and clothe our ever-expanding world.
Registration (required): To register, please click HERE.
CHICO STATE: INTRO TO PRACTICAL BEEKEEPING.
Date: Saturday, May 4, 2024
Time: 8:00am – 12:00pm
Venue: 311 Nicholas C Shouten Lane, Chico, CA 95928
Cost: $85
Description: Learn about the fascinating world of beekeeping. Whether you’re a beginner or looking for advice on an existing hive, this event is perfect for you. Come and discover the basics of setting up your hive, caring for bees, and harvesting honey as well as the importance of honeybees in our ecosystem. The instructor Kevin Ward is a beekeeper with a lifetime of experience managing beehives and keeping bees for pollination, queen-rearing, and honey production. He’ll be joined by a guest speaker with expertise in keeping hives healthy. Please bring your own veil! You can dress in what you are comfortable wearing around bees, this can be a bee suit, bee jacket, or long-sleeved shirt and pants.
Registration (required): To register, please click HERE. Registration deadline is April 26, 2024.
CD11 LODI IPM NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING.
Date: Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Time: 8:00 – 10:00am
Venue: Burgundy Hall, Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E Lockeford St, Lodi, CA
Cost: FREE, all are welcome
Credits: 1.5 hrs DPR CE (OTHER) approved
Special Guests & Topics:
- Justin Tanner, PhD, UC Viticulture Farm Advisor – Pierce’s Disease
- Kendra Baumgartner, PhD, USDA – Root Health
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 in Lodi, 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, Dr. Justin Tanner (UC Viticulture Farm Advisor) will discuss the basics of Pierce’s Disease, which is caused by a bacteria called Xylella fastidiosa. Pierce’s Disease has been reported in San Joaquin County. Dr. Kendra Baumgartner (USDA) will also host an interactive workshop on root health focusing on arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi.
RSVP: To the Lodi Winegrape Commission by phone 209.367.4727 or email info@lodiwine.com.
OAKVILLE BLUEGRASS COOPERATIVE FIELD DAY.
Date: Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm
Venue: SOILS Education Center, 5956 Central Avenue Ceres, CA 95307
Cost: FREE
Speaker & Topic: To view the full agenda, click HERE
Description: Join Oakville Bluegrass Cooperative, UC Davis, and East Stanislaus County RCD for their field day to learn how Oakville bluegrass, a no-till perennial cover crop, reduces labor, boosts soil health, and improves water infiltration. Lunch will be provided.
Registration (required): To register, please click HERE.
CA FARM BUREAU EXTENSION: 2024 CE SERIES.
Date: Thursday, May 9, 2024
Time: 9:30 – 10:30am
Venue: Online via Zoom
Cost: FREE for members | $400 for non-members
Credits: 1 hr DPR CE (OTHER) – applied for
Topic: Stewardship Practices for Pyrethroid and Neonicotinoid Insecticide Use in Vegetable Crops
Description: California Farm Bureau presents the Farm Bureau Extension: 2024 Continuing Education Series held virtually. Join them throughout the year for webinars featuring content that meets your pesticide continuing education (CE) requirements. Subject matter experts will share information immediately applicable to your business operations and advance your professional development. CE certificates will be sent for each webinar attended after the successful completion of a simple quiz on the material. The presentation covers practices to prevent off-site movement of pyrethroids and neonicotinoids. This includes spray drift management for vegetable crops, irrigation practices to minimize runoff, and novel treatment technologies in development.
Registration (required): To register, please click HERE.
LODI WINE: MEET THE MAKER.
Date: Friday, May 10, 2024
Time: 3:00 – 6:00pm
Venue: Lodi Wine Visitor Center, 2545 W Turner Rd, Lodi, CA 95242
Description: Meet and taste wines with Lodi winemakers on select Fridays from 3:00 to 6:00pm at the Lodi Wine Visitor Center. This week meet and taste wines from Christopher Mora with Christopher Cellars. Walk-ins are welcome, but feel free to reserve below.
RSVP: To the Lodi Wine Visitor Center by phone 209.365.0621 or email wineclub@lodiwine.com.
UC DAVIS: 2024 AG SUSTAINABILITY LEADERSHIP AWARD CEREMONY.
Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Time: 4:00 – 7:00pm
Venue: UC Davis Alumni Center, 550 Alumni Lane Davis, CA 95616
Cost: FREE
Speakers & Topics: To view the full agenda, click HERE
Description: Join the UC Davis Agricultural Sustainability Institute for the Eric Bradford and Charlie Rominger Agricultural Sustainability Leadership Award ceremony and reception.
Registration (required): To register, please click HERE.
SLOW FOOD: TERRA MADRE AMERICAS.
Date: Friday, May 17 – Sunday, May 19, 2024
Venue: Sacramento Memorial Auditorium, 1515 J St, Sacramento, CA 95814
Cost: Click HERE for pricing
Speakers & Topics: To view the full agenda, click HERE
Description: Visit Sacramento and Slow Food are hosting Terra Madre Americas, the American version of the internationally acclaimed Terra Madre Salone del Gusto food conference May 17th – 19th at the Sacramento Convention Center. The event brings together wineries, food producers, scientists, cooks, and researchers to share ideas and learn more about Slow Wine, slow coffee, and slow food. Programming focuses on three key Slow Food themes – wine, coffee, and biocultural territories of Latin America and the Caribbean. The event is free to the public and includes educational and interactive experiences for all ages, with additional ticketed event opportunities including Slow Wine USA masterclasses programmed by Slow Wine USA editors Deborah Parker Wong and Pam Strayer with producers from the 2024 Slow Wine USA guide.
Registration (required): To register, please click HERE.
UC DAVIS: BARRELS & OAK ALTERNATIVES AS WINEMAKING TOOLS.
Dates: Thursday, May 23, 2024
Venue: UC Davis Conference Center, 550 Alumni Lane, Davis, CA 95616
Cost: Click HERE for pricing
Speakers & Topics: To view the full agenda, click HERE
Description: The Department of Viticulture and Enology at UC Davis will host Barrels and Oak Alternatives as Winemaking Tools at the UC Davis Conference Center. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Registration (required): To register, please click HERE.
STANISLAUS CFB: HEAT ILLNESS PROVENTION.
Date: Thursday, May 23, 2024
Times: 9:00 – 10:00am Spanish | 10:00 – 11:00am English
Venue: Stanislaus County Farm Bureau, 1201 L St, Modesto, CA 95354
Cost: $40 for members | $50 for non-members
Description: Join Stanislaus County Farm Bureau at their office for a heat illness prevention training that is required annually by CalOSHA for outdoor employees.
Registration (required): To register, please click HERE.
LODI WINE: MEET THE MAKER.
Date: Friday, May 24, 2024
Time: 3:00 – 6:00pm
Venue: Lodi Wine Visitor Center, 2545 W Turner Rd, Lodi, CA 95242
Description: Meet and taste wines with Lodi winemakers on select Fridays from 3:00 to 6:00pm at the Lodi Wine Visitor Center. This week meet and taste wines from Patrick Cappiello with Monte Rio Cellars. Walk-ins are welcome, but feel free to reserve below.
RSVP: To the Lodi Wine Visitor Center by phone 209.365.0621 or email wineclub@lodiwine.com.
CDFA & STATE BOARD OF FOOD AND AG: DEFINING REGENERATIVE AG.
Date: Thursday, May 29, 2024
Time: 5:30pm
Venue: Online via Zoom
Cost: FREE
Description: CDFA, in collaboration with the State Board of Food and Agriculture, will be hosting public listening sessions that will help define “regenerative agriculture” for state policies and programs. Updates on the public listening sessions and the process for defining “regenerative agriculture” are available on CDFA’s website.
Registration (required): To register, please click HERE.
2024 FOOD & AG ISSUES SUMMIT WEST.
Date: Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Time: 7:00am – 5:00pm
Venue: Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel, 1230 J St, Sacramento, CA 95814
Cost: Click HERE for pricing
Speakers & Topics: To view the full agenda, click HERE
Description: Join Agri-Pulse at the Sheraton Grand Sacramento for the annual Food & Ag Issues Summit. Experience a day full of illuminating speeches and panel discussions, an immersion into California’s agriculture and food issues. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and learn from industry experts.
Registration (required): To register, please click HERE.
CD11 LODI IPM NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING.
Date: Tuesday, June 4, 2024
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)
Special Guests & Topics: 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 in Lodi, 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: OAKVILLE GRAPE DAY.
Date: Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Time: 8:00am – 2:00pm
Venue: Oakville Experimental Vineyard, 1380 Oakville Grade Rd, Oakville, CA 94562
Cost: $100
Speakers & Topics: To view the full agenda, click HERE
Description: The UC Davis Viticulture & Enology Department will be hosting Grape Day at the Oakville Experimental Vineyard on June 5, 2024. The event will take place from 8 am – 2 pm and registration will include pastries, coffee, and lunch. Speakers include farm advisors, cooperative extension specialists, and UC Davis Faculty.
Registration (required): To register, please click HERE. Registration closes on Friday, May 31 at 5pm.
ASEV-ES: GRAPEVINES TO WINES – “HANG TIME” WEBINAR.
Date: Thursday, June 13, 2024
Time: 8:30 – 9:30am
Venue: Online via Zoom
Cost: $50 for non-members | FREE for members
Topic: Interpreting Tissue Sample Results
Description: During the monthly “Hang Time” sessions University or Industry representatives will give updates on timely topics related to Viticulture and Enology fields. This is our way to share the wealth of knowledge in our Society and to network within our growing wine industries. During each session, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and join the conversation of the panelist.
Registration (required): To register, please click HERE.
CA FARM BUREAU EXTENSION: 2024 CE SERIES.
Date: Thursday, June 13, 2024
Time: 9:30 – 10:30am
Venue: Online via Zoom
Cost: FREE for members | $400 for non-members
Credits: 1 hr DPR CE (OTHER) – applied for
Topic: Integrated Pest Management
Description: California Farm Bureau presents the Farm Bureau Extension: 2024 Continuing Education Series held virtually. Join them throughout the year for webinars featuring content that meets your pesticide continuing education (CE) requirements. Subject matter experts will share information immediately applicable to your business operations and advance your professional development. CE certificates will be sent for each webinar attended after the successful completion of a simple quiz on the material.
Registration (required): To register, please click HERE.
2024 ASEV NATIONAL CONFERENCE.
Dates: Monday, June 17 – Thursday, June 20, 2024
Venue: Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront, 1401 SW Naito Parkway, Portland, Oregon 97201
Cost: Click HERE for pricing
Speakers & Topics: To view the full agenda, click HERE
Description: The 75th ASEV National Conference will be held in Portland, OR from Monday, June 14 to Thursday, June 20, 2024. Join ASEV and attend award presentations, listen to Leigh Francis, PhD, of the Australian Wine Research Institute, for his keynote presentation, sit on lectures and flash talks, and attend the regional wine reception. For more information, click HERE.
Registration (required): To register, please click HERE.
UC DAVIS: TOWARD SUSTAINABLE GROUNDWATER IN AG – LINKING SCIENCE & POLICY CONFERENCE.
Dates: Monday, June 17 – Thursday, June 20, 2024
Venue: Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport, 1333 Old Bayshore Highway, Burlingame, CA
Cost: Click HERE for pricing
Speakers & Topics: To view the full agenda, click HERE
Description: This three-day international conference with a pre-conference workshop day will bring together leading scientists, policy analysts, policy and decision-makers, and agricultural and environmental stakeholder representatives from around the world to define and highlight the science of and the challenges in groundwater resources management and groundwater quality protection within and related to agricultural landscapes. The conference will also offer a forum to identify promising technical and policy solutions that provide a sustainable future for groundwater and food production at regional, national, and global scales.
Registration (required): To register, please click HERE.
STANISLAUS CFB: CPR & FIRST AID TRAINING.
Date: Thursday, June 27, 2024
Times: 8:00am – 12:00pm Spanish | 1:00 – 5:00pm English
Venue: Stanislaus County Farm Bureau, 1201 L St, Modesto, CA 95354
Cost: $100 for members | $125 for non-members
Description: Join Stanislaus County Farm Bureau at their office for a CPR and first aid training. CalOSHA requires that at least 1 employee of every 20 employees be trained.
Registration (required): To register, please click HERE.
CD11 LODI IPM NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING.
Date: Tuesday, July 2, 2024
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)
Special Guests & Topics: 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 in Lodi, 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: IN VINO ANALYTICA SCIENTIA 2024.
Dates: Tuesday, July 9 – Friday, July 12, 2024
Time: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Venue: UC Davis Conference Center/Walter A. Buehler Alumni Center, 550 Alumni Ln, Davis, CA 95616
Speakers & Topics: To view the full agenda, click HERE
Description: The 13th edition of In Vino Analytica Scientia will provide an exceptional opportunity to hear from international experts covering a range of topics related to analytical sciences for grapes, wines, brandy, and spirits. General conference themes include:
- Chemical analysis of grapes, wines, spirits, and by-products
- Biotechnology and microbiology
- Oxidation, aroma, phenol chemistry, and wine aging
- Non-targeted analysis and chemometric
- Genetic approaches towards better grape and wine quality
- Sensory analysis and wine styles
The conference will feature several invited keynote speakers, submitted oral and poster presentations, and networking opportunities with participants from around the world. Participants will have opportunities to enjoy wines from California and the US, visit the sustainable winery facilities at the University of California, Davis, and participate in a trip to world-renowned northern California wineries.
Registration (required): To register, please click HERE.
CA FARM BUREAU EXTENSION: 2024 CE SERIES.
Date: Thursday, July 11, 2024
Time: 9:30 – 10:30am
Venue: Online via Zoom
Cost: FREE for members | $400 for non-members
Credits: 1 hr DPR CE (OTHER) – applied for
Topic: Vertebrate Pest Control
Description: California Farm Bureau presents the Farm Bureau Extension: 2024 Continuing Education Series held virtually. Join them throughout the year for webinars featuring content that meets your pesticide continuing education (CE) requirements. Subject matter experts will share information immediately applicable to your business operations and advance your professional development. CE certificates will be sent for each webinar attended after the successful completion of a simple quiz on the material.
Registration (required): To register, please click HERE.
LODI WINE: MEET THE MAKER.
Date: Friday, July 19, 2024
Time: 3:00 – 6:00pm
Venue: Lodi Wine Visitor Center, 2545 W Turner Rd, Lodi, CA 95242
Description: Meet and taste wines with Lodi winemakers on select Fridays from 3:00 to 6:00pm at the Lodi Wine Visitor Center. This week meet and taste wines from The Lucas Winery. Walk-ins are welcome, but feel free to reserve below.
RSVP: To the Lodi Wine Visitor Center by phone 209.365.0621 or email wineclub@lodiwine.com.
STANISLAUS CFB: TRACTOR SAFETY.
Date: Thursday, July 25, 2024
Times: 9:00 – 10:00am Spanish | 10:00 – 11:00am English
Venue: Stanislaus County Farm Bureau, 1201 L St, Modesto, CA 95354
Cost: $40 for members | $50 for non-members
Description: Join Stanislaus County Farm Bureau at their office for a tractor safety training. CalOSHA requires that employees who operate equipment be trained annually.
Registration (required): To register, please click HERE.
CD11 LODI IPM NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING.
Date: Tuesday, August 6, 2024
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)
Special Guests & Topics: 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 in Lodi, 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.
CA FARM BUREAU EXTENSION: 2024 CE SERIES.
Date: Thursday, August 8, 2024
Time: 9:30 – 10:30am
Venue: Online via Zoom
Cost: FREE for members | $400 for non-members
Credits: 1 hr DPR CE (Laws & Regs) – applied for
Topic: Personal Protective Equipment
Description: California Farm Bureau presents the Farm Bureau Extension: 2024 Continuing Education Series held virtually. Join them throughout the year for webinars featuring content that meets your pesticide continuing education (CE) requirements. Subject matter experts will share information immediately applicable to your business operations and advance your professional development. CE certificates will be sent for each webinar attended after the successful completion of a simple quiz on the material.
Registration (required): To register, please click HERE.
CD11 LODI IPM NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING.
Date: Tuesday, September 3, 2024
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)
Special Guests & Topics: 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 in Lodi, 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.
CA FARM BUREAU EXTENSION: 2024 CE SERIES.
Date: Thursday, September 12, 2024
Time: 9:30 – 10:30am
Venue: Online via Zoom
Cost: FREE for members | $400 for non-members
Credits: 1 hr DPR CE (Laws & Regs) – applied for
Topic: Application Inspection
Description: California Farm Bureau presents the Farm Bureau Extension: 2024 Continuing Education Series held virtually. Join them throughout the year for webinars featuring content that meets your pesticide continuing education (CE) requirements. Subject matter experts will share information immediately applicable to your business operations and advance your professional development. CE certificates will be sent for each webinar attended after the successful completion of a simple quiz on the material.
Registration (required): To register, please click HERE.
CD11 LODI IPM NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING.
Date: Tuesday, October 1, 2024
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)
Special Guests & Topics: 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 in Lodi, 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.
CA FARM BUREAU EXTENSION: 2024 CE SERIES.
Date: Thursday, October 10, 2024
Time: 9:30 – 10:30am
Venue: Online via Zoom
Cost: FREE for members | $400 for non-members
Credits: 1 hr DPR CE (OTHER) – applied for
Topic: Choosing the Right Pesticide
Description: California Farm Bureau presents the Farm Bureau Extension: 2024 Continuing Education Series held virtually. Join them throughout the year for webinars featuring content that meets your pesticide continuing education (CE) requirements. Subject matter experts will share information immediately applicable to your business operations and advance your professional development. CE certificates will be sent for each webinar attended after the successful completion of a simple quiz on the material.
Registration (required): To register, please click HERE.
2024 CAL-IPC SYMPOSIUM.
Dates: Wednesday, October 23 – Friday, October 25, 2024
Venue: Online
Cost: Click HERE for pricing
Credits: TBD
Speakers & Topics: To view the full agenda, click HERE
Description: Join Cal-IPC for their annual symposium. This year the symposium will be all online. The theme sessions will explore how you can “get ahead of the curve” by focusing efforts on the early stages of the “invasion curve.” This means employing strategies of prevention and early detection/rapid response – strategies that are simple conceptually but more complex in practice. Speakers will share their work at the local, regional, and statewide levels. Other sessions will dig into a wide range of topics on invasive plant management and stewardship.
Registration (required): To register, please click HERE.
STANISLAUS CFB: HAZARDOUS AG MATERIALS TRAINING.
Date: Thursday, October 24, 2024
Times: 8:00 – 9:30am English | 10:00 – 11:30am Spanish
Venue: Stanislaus County Farm Bureau, 1201 L St, Modesto, CA 95354
Cost: $40 for members | $50 for non-members
Description: Join Stanislaus County Farm Bureau at their office for a hazardous ag materials training. Everyone operating a Class C vehicle carrying hazardous material must be trained.
Registration (required): To register, please click HERE.
CD11 LODI IPM NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING.
Date: Tuesday, November 5, 2024
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)
Special Guests & Topics: 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 in Lodi, 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.
CA FARM BUREAU EXTENSION: 2024 CE SERIES.
Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024
Time: 9:30 – 10:30am
Venue: Online via Zoom
Cost: FREE for members | $400 for non-members
Credits: 1 hr DPR CE (Laws & Regs) – applied for
Topic: Preventing Common Violations
Description: California Farm Bureau presents the Farm Bureau Extension: 2024 Continuing Education Series held virtually. Join them throughout the year for webinars featuring content that meets your pesticide continuing education (CE) requirements. Subject matter experts will share information immediately applicable to your business operations and advance your professional development. CE certificates will be sent for each webinar attended after the successful completion of a simple quiz on the material.
Registration (required): To register, please click HERE.
CD11 LODI IPM NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING.
Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2024
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)
Special Guests & Topics: 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 in Lodi, 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.
2025 INTERNATIONAL IPM SYMPOSIUM.
Dates: Monday, March 3 – Thursday, March 6, 2025
Venue: Paradise Point Resort & Spa, 1404 Vacation Road, San Diego, CA 92109
Cost: TBD
Speakers & Topics: TBD
Description: The premier global event for the industry, the IPM Symposium brings together the science and business communities to share the latest research, strategies, and solutions for effectively managing pests in agriculture communities, and natural areas.
Registration (required): TBD
UCCE & UC IPM: AIR BLAST SPRAYER CALIBRATION.
Venue: Online
Cost: FREE (without DPR credit); fee to earn DPR credit
Credits: 2 hrs DPR CE (OTHER) and 0.5 hr DPR (LAWS & REGS); 2 hrs CCA (IPM)
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.
AG CEU ONLINE: MITE CONTROL AND INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT.
Time: 1 hr duration
Venue: Online
Cost: FREE
Credits: 1 hr DPR CE (OTHER); 1 hr CCA (Integrated Pest Management)
Description: This course discusses mite control in major crops and is sponsored by BASF. Mites are small arthropods in the class Arachnida and the subclass Acari. Although they are related to insects, mites are in the arachnid class and are closely related to spiders and ticks. They are common pests in agriculture, landscapes, and gardens. Mite species are estimated to number nearly 50,000. They live in diverse habitats; in soil, water, or plant matter. They eat living and dead plant material as well as fungi, lichens, and even carrion. Some are parasites on animals and others feed on mold. This course will focus on the mites that threaten nut trees, pome fruit, grape, strawberry, tomato, and citrus crops.
For more information: Please click HERE.
AG CEU ONLINE: ORGANIC/SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION.
Time: 1 hr duration
Venue: Online
Cost: FREE
Credits: 2 hrs DPR CE (OTHER); 2 hrs CCA (Sustainability)
Description: This course focuses on sustainable organic farming practices and cultural and biological pest management without the use of synthetic chemicals. This course will provide a general overview of the most common pests in organic/sustainable agricultural systems and current methods of controlling insect pests, weeds, and diseases in a range of organic crops grown in the United States. Organic/sustainable agriculture is expanding rapidly in the US with an average annual increase of 12% during the last 15 years. In the early years, organic production was limited and typically meant small farms and roadside stands. Now, however, the growing demand for organic produce is attracting conventional producers and retailers. Organic product sales now exceed $32 billion in the US.
For more information: Please click HERE.
AG CEU ONLINE: VINE MEALYBUG IPM IN VINEYARDS.
Time: 1 hr duration
Venue: Online
Cost: FREE
Credits: 1 hr DPR CE (OTHER); 1 hr CCA (IPM)
Description: This online Continuing Education course, sponsored by Suterra, the global leader in environmentally sustainable pest control, discusses the identification of vine mealybug (VMB), how it damages grapes and grapevines, monitoring and treatment options, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), and Pesticide Safety. Vine mealybug (VMB, Planococcus ficus) is a serious insect pest of grapes and has three characteristics that make it particularly damaging:
- it easily moves from vineyard to vineyard
- it is difficult to control with insecticides
- it is implicated in the spread of viruses that cause grapevine leafroll disease
Information provided herein does not constitute a recommendation. Always consult with your PCA to determine the best pest management practices and timings for your operation. Adhere to state and local regulations and the current pesticide label and check with your organic certifier.
For more information: Please click HERE.
AG CEU ONLINE: PROTECTING POLLINATORS.
Time: 1 hr duration
Venue: Online
Cost: FREE
Credits: 1 hr DPR CE (OTHER); 1 hr CCA (Sustainability)
Description: As of January 2018, there were approximately 2.63 million managed honey bee colonies in the U.S. Over 500,000 make their home permanently in California, while another 1.5 million hives are moved into the state annually to augment the pollination demands of California’s almond crop alone. This means slightly fewer than 79 percent of the managed hives in the U.S. are used to pollinate a single California crop. In 2019 there are about 1.16 million planted acres of almond orchards in California, with mature trees on bearing acreages capable of producing more than 2.27 billion pounds of almonds annually. Growers usually rent two colonies of honey bees per bearing acre. “Honey bees are essential to almond production,” said Bob Curtis, pollination consultant and retired director of Agricultural Affairs for the Almond Board of California. “Every almond we eat exists because a honey bee pollinated an almond blossom so it’s in farmers’ best interest to keep them safe. Our livelihood depends on it.” As important as managed honey bees are to almonds and the more than 100 other crops they pollinate, pesticides and insecticides used to protect crops against pests are also important. Farmers and crop protection specialists recognize that and work diligently to ensure that pollinators and pesticides can co-exist in balance. This course will examine the stressors on the honey bee population such as Colony Collapse Disorder, nutrition, pesticides, parasites, and pathogens as well as rules and legislation to protect honey bees.
For more information: Please click HERE.
AG CEU ONLINE: GRAPE POWDERY MILDEW CONTROL IN CA VINEYARDS.
Time: 1 hr duration
Venue: Online
Cost: FREE
Credits: 1 hr DPR CE (OTHER); 2 hrs CCA (IPM)
Description: Grape Powdery Mildew is the number one disease in California vineyards. More dollars are spent on powdery mildew control and, yet, this disease still accounts for more crop losses than any other grape pest. This course, sponsored by Western Farm Press, explores the different fungicide classes; treatment options for powdery mildew in California; resistance management, and regional differences in disease development. It also includes a detailed approach to using the UC Powdery Mildew Risk Assessment Index (RAI) to predict infections. Seasonal patterns of disease development differ from region to region (as well as year to year), and cost-effective management strategies must be based on local conditions that favor or inhibit pathogen reproduction. Season-long control depends on reducing early-season inoculum and subsequent infections with well-timed fungicide applications. Spray timing and frequency (and coverage) are everything; these vary depending on local weather, temperature, varietal susceptibility, vine growth stage, and material choice.
For more information: Please click HERE.
AG CEU ONLINE: UTILIZING POTASSIUM NITRATE – DISEASE ORGANISMS & IPM.
Time: 1 hr duration
Venue: Online
Cost: FREE
Credits: 1 hr CCA (Nutrient Management) & 0.5 hr (Soil & Water Management)
Description: Potassium nitrate is used in agriculture, industry, solar energy plants, food, and pharma. In agriculture, the main uses of potassium nitrate are related to the supply of plant nutrients via fertigation, foliar, and field applications. Potassium nitrate has also proven to be a valuable tool in crop pest and stress management and has shown positive effects on the control of plant pests and diseases when applied or as an additive to crop protection agrochemicals, thus allowing the grower to practice more effective and judicious use of pesticides. When used correctly, potassium nitrate can be a valuable and economic source in any Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategy, not only for its effective and environmentally sensitive aspects but for its effects on overall plant health, thus creating a stronger, more resistant plant. This is demonstrated in this course by a number of examples of pest management with potassium and nitrate sources. This course also has a section on the role of nutrients in IPM and is sponsored by SQM.
For more information: Please click HERE.
SAN JOAQUIN CO: SUPPORTING BENEFICIAL BIRDS & MANAGING PEST BIRDS.
Time: 1 hr duration
Venue: Online
Cost: FREE
Credits: 1 hr DPR CE (OTHER)
Description: This one-hour online course covers various practices farms can employ to utilize birds for pest control and reduce pesticide use. In addition, the course covers how to address birds when they may be pests on the farm.
For more information: Please click HERE.
SAN JOAQUIN CO: THE FIELDWORKER SAFETY INSPECTION REPORT.
Time: 1 hr duration
Venue: Online
Cost: FREE
Credits: 1 hr DPR CE (LAWS & REGS)
Description: This course covers the regulatory requirements found in a Fieldworker Safety Inspection Report, what each requirement means, and how to comply.
For more information: Please click HERE.
SAN JOAQUIN CO: THE PESTICIDE USE MONITORING INSPECTION (PR-ENF-104).
Time: 1 hr duration
Venue: Online
Cost: FREE
Credits: 0.5 hr DPR CE (LAWS & REGS) and 0.5 hr DPR CE (OTHER)
Description: Pesticide Use Monitoring Inspections are one of the most common types of regulatory inspections performed by our department. The purpose of these inspections is to determine if the handler and employer are in compliance with regulations, and permit conditions and if the label is used. Additionally, these inspections ensure that possible hazards to people, crops, non-target animals, and surrounding properties are addressed.
For more information: Please click HERE.
SAN JOAQUIN CO: PEST CONTROL HEADQUARTERS INSPECTIONS FOR AG OPERATIONS.
Time: 1 hr duration
Venue: Online
Cost: FREE
Credits: 1 hr DPR CE (LAWS & REGS)
Description: This training focuses on the Pest Control Headquarters Inspection Report (Form 109). This type of inspection is for:
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- Production Agriculture Operations
- Pesticide Dealers
- Pest Control Advisors (PCA)
- “Other” Non-Production Headquarters Types
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For this training, the concentration will focus on agricultural operations.
For more information: Please click HERE.
SAN JOAQUIN CO: PESTICIDE DRIFT PREVENTION.
Time: 1 hr duration
Venue: Online
Cost: FREE
Credits: 0.5 hr DPR CE (LAWS & REGS) and 0.5 hr DPR CE (OTHER)
Description: Pesticide drift is the movement of pesticide dust or droplets through the air at the time of application or soon after, to any site other than the intended treatment area. This continuing education course training series discusses tips and techniques to reduce the possibility of off-target drift.
For more information: Please click HERE.
VIRTUAL VITICULTURE ACADEMY: PROSPECTIVE WINEGRAPE GROWER COURSE.
Time: 6 video modules
Venue: Online
Cost: $289 | $200 with code NewGrower
Description: New and prospective wine-grape growers often do not have all of the information needed before deciding to start and grow a successful vineyard, and they find out the hard way that making poor decisions at the start can be costly and frustrating. To help growers avoid costly start-up mistakes, this comprehensive Online Prospective Winegrape Grower Course provides everything you need to start and grow your vineyard successfully. The course includes:
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- Over 5hours of guided video content
- Downloadable and printable grower guides to help you keep notes along with the course
- Real-life examples, illustrations, and more of what you need to know to make good decisions from the start for growing a successful vineyard.
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For more information: Please click HERE.
WILD FARM ALLIANCE: ROLE OF BIRDS ON FARMS – CERTIFICATION.
Time: 10 virtual courses
Venue: Online
Cost: FREE
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 recordings of the lessons at your own pace and track your progress using the certificate, HERE.
For more information: Please click HERE.
WILD FARM ALLIANCE: HABITAT ON FARMS – AVIAN PEST CONTROL SERVICES.
Time: 1 course
Venue: Online
Cost: FREE
Credits: 4 hrs DPR CE (OTHER) – approved
Description: WFA is pleased to offer a free California Continuing Education Course about supporting avian pest control. 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. These two courses are approved for the “Other” category and would count towards the total “Other” hours needed for the QAL license renewal.
For more information: Please click HERE.
WILD FARM ALLIANCE: NEST BOXES & PERCHES – AVIAN PEST CONTROL SERVICES.
Time: 1 course
Venue: Online
Cost: FREE
Credits: 3 hrs DPR CE (OTHER) – approved
Description: WFA is pleased to offer a free California Continuing Education Course about supporting avian pest control. 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. These two courses are approved for the “Other” category and would count towards the total “Other” hours needed for the QAL license renewal.
For more information: Please click HERE.
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.