At Sunridge Nurseries, being a leader in our industry means more than growing quality vines. It means actively participating in the conversations, research, and initiatives that help shape the future of agriculture and the grapevine industry.
Our team regularly participates in industry boards, commissions, and stakeholder groups focused on grapevine improvement, rootstock research, nursery certification, agricultural leadership, and water sustainability. Through these organizations, our team brings firsthand nursery and grower perspectives to important industry discussions while staying connected to the research and regulatory developments that impact our customers.
California Fruit Tree, Nut Tree, and Grapevine Improvement Advisory Board (IAB) |
The IAB advises the CDFA on programs supporting the improvement and availability of high-quality, disease-tested plant material for California's fruit, nut, and grape industries. Northern Interior Sales Manager, Nicholas Podsakoff's participation helps keep Sunridge engaged in the continued development and improvement of clean, high-performing plant material. |
| CDFA Nursery Advisory Board
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The CDFA's Nursery Advisory Board provides industry input and guidance on issues affecting California's nursery industry, including plant health, nursery regulations, and certification programs. Our Vice President of Sales, Dustin Hooper's involvement gives Sunridge an opportunity to contribute practical industry perspective to discussions that help shape the future of California's nursery and grapevine sectors. |
| CDFA Nursery Regulation & Certification Planning and Scoping Meetings |
These meetings bring together industry stakeholders and regulatory representatives to discuss the future of California's nursery regulatory and certification programs. Our Vice President of Operations, Adam Lovgren's participation allows us to provide practical industry perspective and stay engaged as regulations and certification programs evolve. |
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National Clean Plant Network (NCPN)
The National Clean Plant Network brings together clean plant centers, researchers, industry representatives, and government agencies to protect U.S. agriculture by providing access to pathogen-tested, clean planting material. Through Dustin's participation, Sunridge stays engaged with national efforts focused on plant health, disease prevention, and the continued improvement and availability of clean grapevine material.
California Rootstock Grapevine Improvement Commission Board
The California Rootstock Grapevine Improvement Commission supports research and development focused on grapevine rootstocks and their performance in California vineyards. Through research funding and industry collaboration, the commission helps address evolving challenges and identify rootstock solutions for the future. Adam's role as Research Chair, along with Central Coast Sales Manager, Dave Haggmark's participation, gives Sunridge an active voice in these important research efforts. |
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Foundation Plant Services (FPS) Advisory Committee – Grapes
Foundation Plant Services at UC Davis plays an important role in providing and maintaining high-quality, disease-tested plant material for California agriculture. The FPS Grapes Advisory Committee brings industry expertise to help guide priorities related to grapevine selections, clean plant material, testing, and the continued advancement of the grapevine program. Dustin's participation allows Sunridge to contribute directly to these efforts and help ensure the needs of the commercial grape industry are represented. |
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California Agricultural Leadership Foundation
The California Agricultural Leadership Foundation develops leaders who can help guide California agriculture through complex challenges and opportunities. Through his involvement as a graduate of Class 48 and Class Liaison, Adam remains engaged in developing the next generation of agricultural leaders and strengthening connections across the industry. |
| Cuyama Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency
The Cuyama Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency works with local stakeholders to support the long-term sustainability and management of groundwater resources within the Cuyama Basin. As a regular stakeholder representative, Adam helps ensure Sunridge remains engaged in important conversations surrounding water resources and the long-term sustainability of agriculture in the region. |
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Our participation in these organizations reflects Sunridge's longstanding commitment to being an active partner in the agricultural community. By contributing our knowledge, experience, and perspective, we can help support meaningful research, responsible regulation, sustainable agricultural practices, and continued innovation across the industry.
For Sunridge, leadership means not only looking at where the industry is today, but helping shape where it goes next.
