Vineyard Team (@vineyard-team)

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

https://www.vineyardteam.org/

805-466-2288

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Bird Abatement and Managing Wildlife in the Vineyard

May 29, 2025

Event Type: Seminar

Event Date: 06/13/2025

Location: Bar-M Vineyard (Jackson Family Wines),10750 HWY 101, Los Alamos, CA 93117

Learn innovative methods for managing bird and vertebrate pests in vineyards. Bart Haycraft (Jackson Family Wines) and falconer Pogerof Scott discuss using falconry to deter birds.

Chad Foster (Maverick Farming) shares his use of an autonomous bird laser deterrent. Kevin Garcia Lopez and Sarah Lord (Cal Poly) will present their barn owl research, focusing on nest box occupancy and how changes in vineyard habitat affect foraging behavior.

The event will feature a live falconry demonstration and give attendees the opportunity to view a bird laser, including the autonomous bird laser deterrent system.


Speakers:

  • Bart Haycraft, Jackson Family Wines

  • Pogerof Scott, Falconer

  • Chad Foster, Maverick Farming 

  • Joseph Traut, Cypress Agritech

  • Graham Evans, Cypress Agritech

  • Riley Boylan, Cypress Agritech

  • Kevin Garcia Lopez, Cal Poly

  • Sarah Lord, Cal Poly


CE Approved: DPR 2 - O; CCA 2 - IPM


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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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