5915 El Camino Real, Atascadero, California, United States of America, 93422

https://www.vineyardteam.org/

805-466-2288

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Vineyard Team is Celebrating 30 Years of Sustainable Winegrowing!

Cheer to 30 Years!

Thanks to our supporters and members, Vineyard Team has grown from a grassroots organization to a multi-award-winning leader in the sustainability movement.

Since 1994, the non-profit has served farmers, winemakers, and industry partners by creating an educational network with the leadership of its staff and board of directors.

We value your support over the last three decades and will continue to help you cultivate valuable relationships.

Here is a Quarterly Update from our Executive Director, Beth Vukmanic:

Events coming up in 2024…

In 2023, we had 372 attendees at 8 Tailgates hosted by 7 venues (including one Webinar).

  • 3/14 | Power Up: Sustainable Energy
  • 4/10 | Vine to Wine Water Treatment
  • 4/12 | Fungicide Spraying: Reduce Your Carbon Footprint & Financial Burden
  • 5/15 | The Ins & Outs of Developing a New Vineyard Site

Get registered for all of this year's Tailgates today. 


Regulatory Relief

Managers of SIP Certified vineyards can save time this year.

We have partnered with Preservation Inc. to report Total Nitrogen Applied (TNA) for Ag Order 4.0.


74% of First-gen College Students Don’t Graduate

With help from community members like you, the Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship makes a difference. 98% of recipients have been the first in their family to earn a higher education.

Because this program is more than a scholarship, it provides a mix of financial aid and mentorship.

This helps boost graduation rates and develop a qualified workforce that is committed to serving their community.

Look at the impact you made last year!


New Year, New Online Courses 

In 2023, the first batch of Sustainable Winegrowing On-Demand virtual courses gave you access to relevant education when it fits your schedule.

Take advantage of this program:

  • Watch 1 (or 30) courses.
  • Share learnings with 2 colleagues.
  • Complete the survey.

Over the next few months, we will be busy identifying experts, recording presentations, editing videos, uploading courses, and applying for continuing education hours for the new releases.

Made possible by Western SARE.


Top 3 Podcasts of 2023

We spent 192 hours producing 48 episodes of the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Here are your top picks:

  1. 163: Onsite Compost Production Using Vineyard Waste
  2. 167: Use Biochar to Combat Climate Change
  3. 171: How to Farm Wine Grapes for Climate Change


Grape & Wine Magazine Features Sustainable Stories

Since we learned that storytelling can increase wine sales, we’ve been dedicated to helping SIP Certified members:

  • Write their own Sustainable Story.
  • Teach their team about it.
  • Share it with their audience.

These inspiring stories are now being released in Grape & Wine Magazine as a serial!


Sustainable Ag Expo

The 18th premiere winegrowing event of the year was a success. But don’t take it from us…

"The conferences were incredibly interesting and informative." Helen Deneuve, Vineyard Manager, Christy & Wise Vineyard

536 Attendees:

  • Learned from 32 speakers
  • Networked with 62 ag vendors
  • Earned 18 DPR and 28.5 CCA hours
  • And ate 204 donuts!

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About

Keeping up-to-date with the latest sustainable winegrowing practices can be hard...but it doesn't have to be.

What started as a small grower group’s desire to educate and guide themselves towards sustainable winegrowing practices has become Vineyard Team, an internationally recognized leader in the sustainability movement.

Since 1994, the 501(c)-3 non-profit has served its membership of farmers, winemakers, and industry partners by creating an educational network with the leadership of its staff and board of directors to help growers save resources and money, all while cultivating valuable relationships.

Who Are We: Read about our 5 programs


Mission

Vineyard Team will identify and promote the most environmentally safe, viticulturally and economically sustainable farming methods while maintaining or improving the quality and flavor of wine grapes.

The Team will be a model for wine grape growers and will promote the public trust of stewardship for natural resources.


Demonstration Projects

Demonstration projects help growers learn about new management techniques, successfully adopt new practices, and minimize risk.

Staff, technical advisors (University of California Cooperative Extension/university professors), and growers collaborate to implement specific practices and share the results with the winegrowing community.

Click here to read more about the Demonstration Projects Vineyard Team has been involved with.


Contact

Contact List

Title Name Email Phone Extension
Executive Director Beth Vukmanic beth@vineyardteam.org 805-464-4851
Outreach & Education Coordinator Hayli Macober hayli@vineyardteam.org 805-464-4849
SIP Certified Coordinator Whitney Brownie whitney@vineyardteam.org 805-464-4850

Location List

Locations Address State Country Zip Code
Vineyard Team 5915 El Camino Real, Atascadero California United States of America 93422

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