2009 Organic Winegrowing Conference
Join fellow growers and winemakers for two days of discussions, networking and education about important topics in organic winegrowing
--- Wednesday, July 22, 2009, 1 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. ---
Registration and Tradeshow begin at 12:30 p.m.
1:00 p.m. - Welcome Address, John Williams, Frog's Leap Winery
1:15 p.m. - The Importance of Growing Organically, Bob Scowcroft, Organic Farming Research Foundation
1:45 p.m. - Compost and its Holistic Use in Vineyard Soils, Bob Shaffer, Soil Culture Consulting
2:30 p.m. - Cover Cropping for Organic Vineyards in the 21st Century, Glenn McGourty, Mendocino County Farm Advisor
3:30 p.m. - Organic Pest Control Panel: Biopesticide Update, Biological Mite Control, Predatory Mites, Mealybugs & Leafhoppers
- Pam Marrone, Marrone Bio Innovations
- Kim Gallagher, Sterling Insectary
- Monica Cooper, Napa County Farm Advisor
- Glenn McGourty, Mendocino County Farm Advisor
4:45 p.m. - Wine Reception in the Frog's Leap Garden, sponsored in part by Westbridge Agricultural Products
Barbour Vineyards, Domaine Carneros, Ehlers Estate, Yount Mill Vineyards, Peju Province, Long Meadow Ranch Winery, Hagafen Cellars, Honig Vineyard & Winery, Neal Family Vineyards, Frog's Leap Winery, ZD Wines
--- Thursday, July 23, 2009, 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ---
Registration with coffee & pastries at 8 a.m.
8a.m. – 10a.m. - Equipment Demonstration & Topic Tours in the Field Demonstrations begin at 8am, 8:30am, 9am, and 9:30am
9 a.m. - "How do I get Started?" & Certification Pitfalls to Avoid, Elizabeth Whitlow, CCOF North Coast Certifier
10 a.m. - Organic Labeling, Jody Biergiel, California Certified Organic Farmers
10:30 a.m. - Advances in Mildew Control, Dr. Doug Gubler, University of California, Davis
11 a.m. - Grower Panel with Topics Including: Nutrition & Fertilizer, Weed Control, Use of Whey, Red Leaves, Mildew Control, and more! Topics will be selected from attendee questionnaire.
- Matt Taylor, Araujo Estate Wines
- Jason Yeager, Flora Springs Winery
- Matt Ashby, Constellation Wines
- Enrique Herrero, Rubicon Estates
12 p.m. - Lunch in the Frog's Leap Garden
NVG Member Admission: $150 / General Admission: $250
Space is Limited -- To register, visit www.napagrowers.org, and send completed registration form with payment information via fax to (707) 224-8644 or email to info@napagrowers.org. For more information, contact the NVG at (707) 944-8311
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Frog's Leap Winery ▪ Long Meadow Ranch & Farmstead ▪ Monterey Ag Resources ▪ North Pacific ▪ Natural Industries ▪ Wilbur – Ellis ▪ Westbridge Agricultural Products
http://www.napagrowers.org
--- Wednesday, July 22, 2009, 1 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. ---
Registration and Tradeshow begin at 12:30 p.m.
1:00 p.m. - Welcome Address, John Williams, Frog's Leap Winery
1:15 p.m. - The Importance of Growing Organically, Bob Scowcroft, Organic Farming Research Foundation
1:45 p.m. - Compost and its Holistic Use in Vineyard Soils, Bob Shaffer, Soil Culture Consulting
2:30 p.m. - Cover Cropping for Organic Vineyards in the 21st Century, Glenn McGourty, Mendocino County Farm Advisor
3:30 p.m. - Organic Pest Control Panel: Biopesticide Update, Biological Mite Control, Predatory Mites, Mealybugs & Leafhoppers
- Pam Marrone, Marrone Bio Innovations
- Kim Gallagher, Sterling Insectary
- Monica Cooper, Napa County Farm Advisor
- Glenn McGourty, Mendocino County Farm Advisor
4:45 p.m. - Wine Reception in the Frog's Leap Garden, sponsored in part by Westbridge Agricultural Products
Barbour Vineyards, Domaine Carneros, Ehlers Estate, Yount Mill Vineyards, Peju Province, Long Meadow Ranch Winery, Hagafen Cellars, Honig Vineyard & Winery, Neal Family Vineyards, Frog's Leap Winery, ZD Wines
--- Thursday, July 23, 2009, 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ---
Registration with coffee & pastries at 8 a.m.
8a.m. – 10a.m. - Equipment Demonstration & Topic Tours in the Field Demonstrations begin at 8am, 8:30am, 9am, and 9:30am
9 a.m. - "How do I get Started?" & Certification Pitfalls to Avoid, Elizabeth Whitlow, CCOF North Coast Certifier
10 a.m. - Organic Labeling, Jody Biergiel, California Certified Organic Farmers
10:30 a.m. - Advances in Mildew Control, Dr. Doug Gubler, University of California, Davis
11 a.m. - Grower Panel with Topics Including: Nutrition & Fertilizer, Weed Control, Use of Whey, Red Leaves, Mildew Control, and more! Topics will be selected from attendee questionnaire.
- Matt Taylor, Araujo Estate Wines
- Jason Yeager, Flora Springs Winery
- Matt Ashby, Constellation Wines
- Enrique Herrero, Rubicon Estates
12 p.m. - Lunch in the Frog's Leap Garden
NVG Member Admission: $150 / General Admission: $250
Space is Limited -- To register, visit www.napagrowers.org, and send completed registration form with payment information via fax to (707) 224-8644 or email to info@napagrowers.org. For more information, contact the NVG at (707) 944-8311
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Frog's Leap Winery ▪ Long Meadow Ranch & Farmstead ▪ Monterey Ag Resources ▪ North Pacific ▪ Natural Industries ▪ Wilbur – Ellis ▪ Westbridge Agricultural Products
http://www.napagrowers.org