The Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association invites you to our first Grower Tailgate.

Bi-annual Grower Tailgates take place indoors and are led by industry experts, providing an informative platform for growers to exchange vineyard information with their peers.

January 7, 2010 -  8:30am – Noon

Deer Ridge Vineyards - 1828 Wetmore Rd., Livermore CA

TOPIC:  Sustainable Weed & Pest Management*

Hosted by the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance, UC Cooperative Extension, and the Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association.

      AGENDA FOR JANUARY 7, 2010 

8:30 AM            Registration & Refreshments (Bagels and Coffee)

9:00-9:15          CA Sustainable Winegrowing Program Update

                        Presenter: Joe Browde, CA Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance

9:15-10:00        Under-The-Vine Sustainable Weed Management

                       Presenter:  John Roncoroni, UC Cooperative Extension

10:00-10:45      Integrated Pest Management (non-weed) – Methods and Controls

                       Presenter: Laura Breyer: Pest Control Advisor

10:45-11:00     Break

11:00-11:30      Livermore Valley Pest Management Challenges and Resolutions

                       Presenters:  Bryan Anthony, Wente Vineyards and Mike Wanless, Wisner Vineyards

11:30-12:00      “Hot Topic” Pest Issues for Livermore Valley

                        Presenter: Bob Blumenthal, Alameda Country Agricultural Department

12:00 – 12:30  Tour of Vineyard (weather permitting)

Pending – 2.5 Hours of Continuing Education Credit for Pesticide Applicators and PCA’s 

* This Grower Tailgate is funded in part by a grant from the CAL Department of Pesticide Regulation

RSVP Mandatory before 1/4/10.     FREE for LVWA members.  $20 for non-members. 

Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association  •  3585 Greenville Road, Suite 4  •   Livermore CA 94550  •   (925) 447-9463  •   www.LVwine.org