Growing Forward: Vineyard & Grower Virtual Conference

Growing Forward is a ½-day, online conference focused on preparing Grapegrowers for the year ahead. The conference will kick off with a session highlighting key takeaways from the 2020 California Crush report and consider potential implications for the 2021 bulk and grape market. Following, we’ll discuss Regenerative Farming: what makes it different—some say, superior—than other sustainable farming methods. The conference closes with a panel discussion examining the impact of last years’ west coast fires on grower contacts, crop insurance, and best practices for protecting your ag business in the years to come.

See details to register here.

Smoke Exposure: A Growers Perspective

Date & Time: Wednesday, March 3rd – 11:00 AM

The 2020 harvest was a sad reminder that wildfires are an ongoing environmental hazard for California growers. Effects of fire and smoke damage extend out of the field as well: we’re now re-defining grower-producer contractual agreements; re-evaluating crop insurance decisions, and re-assessing what tests are needed—and available—to ensure quality fruit and wine. This session will look at all of the above and feature a panel of experts who will share their recommendations to the grape-growing community on how to evolve with the current climate and work toward a profitable future for your business.

Presenters: Brian Clements, Vice President / Turrentine Brokerage, Lise Asimont, Co-founder/Viticulturist
Dot Wines, Jeff Bitter, President / Allied Grape Growers, John Trinidad, Partner
/ Dickenson Peatman & Fogarty