Mendocino Growers Roundtable Recap
Thank you to everyone who joined us on December 4th, 2024 for the Mendocino Grower Roundtable. It was a valuable opportunity to connect with fellow growers and hear from experts on key topics, including the Region 1 Water Permit, crop insurance options, and loan programs. A special thank you to American Ag Credit for their support and to Laurel Marcus… Read the rest
Climate change prompting earlier growing seasons for Mendocino winegrowers
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A new study reveals that climate change is expected to shift the growing season and harvest times earlier for wine grapes in Mendocino County. This significant change in the timing of biological events means that local winegrowers will need to adapt their practices to maintain sustainable production.
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The Wine Industry’s Dirty Little Secret
Lodi Growers posted a “must read” for winegrowers, shedding light on a little-discussed issue in the California wine industry: the large-scale importation of foreign bulk wine. In 2022 alone, California wineries imported nearly 68 million gallons of foreign wine, even as local grapes remained unharvested due to claims of excess inventory. This growing trend, fueled by global wine oversupply and… Read the rest
Is Fire the Right Tool for Your Job?
Who: Sonoma State University’s Center for Environmental Inquiry & Mendocino County Fire Safe Council
What: A virtual event designed for winegrowers, landowners, and land managers on the use of prescribed burning for land management. This workshop will explore the benefits and considerations of using fire as a tool to improve safety, the health of native species, and achieve other land… Read the rest
2023 Preliminary Grape Crush Report
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County realized near-record crop values from the recently completed 2023 harvest, according to data released by the US Department of Agriculture in the annual Crush Report. Winegrape growers in mendocino booked $130 million in… Read the rest
Introduction to Viticulture course in Ukiah
Christopher C. L. Chen, Ph.D., an integrated vineyard systems advisor from the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, announced he will be teaching an Introduction to Viticulture course at Mendocino College’s Ukiah Campus this spring semester. The course, coded AGR 111, is designed for vineyard workers, supervisors, managers, and home or hobby viticulturists.
The class, offering small size and… Read the rest
Sonoma State University Launches Online Wine Entrepreneurship Program
Sonoma State University’s School of Business and Economics, in collaboration with the School of Extended Education, is introducing a specialized Wine Entrepreneurship Certificate Program. Aimed at individuals interested in the wine industry, the program offers comprehensive coverage of key business and entrepreneurial aspects in this sector.
Scheduled from Feb. 7 to March 27, 2024, the eight-week online course will delve… Read the rest
2023 Mendo Wine Competition Results
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The 44th annual wine competition held at the Mendocino County Fair has awarded five different wineries with the prestigious “Best of Show” winners title. The fair, which took place in Hopland, saw 195 wines from 36 wineries submitting entries to the competition.
Among these, Boonville’s Pennyroyal Farm stood out, winning two of the Best of… Read the rest
