Sustainable Winegrowing through
Ecological Farming

A Field Day at Vino Farms
Space is limited, please RSVP by emailing [email protected] to reserve your spot.
Please RSVP by March 26th, 2022.
Hosted by the Xerces Society and Vino Farms

Wednesday, April 6th, 2022
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Location:
Vino Farms
13126 Peltier Road 
Acampo CA 95220-9743
Join the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation and Vino Farms for this outdoor field day where you'll get an on-the-ground look at a Bee Better Certified vineyard, with presentations delivered by experts from The Xerces Society, the UC Cooperative Extension, Lodi Winegrape Commission, and an industry veteran and consultant.
 
Coffee and doughnuts will be provided, please arrive 15 minutes early to sign in and enjoy a beverage and a snack!


Space is limited, please RSVP by emailing [email protected] to reserve your spot.
Please RSVP by March 26th, 2022.


This will be an entirely outdoor event, and masks will not be required as the State mask mandate has been lifted.  COVID19 community transmission is declining rapidly, but we encourage attendees who wish to mask and maintain distance feel free to do so.

Xerces participating staff are vaccinated and are encouraged to wear a mask and/or maintain distance when practical or given their personal situation.
Presentations
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
  1. Welcome and Introductions
  2. Jessa Kay Cruz (Xerces Society) - Innovation in California wine grapes - making vineyards attractive to pollinators and other beneficial insects
  3. Dr. Houston Wilson (UC Cooperative Extension) - Cover crops and overwintering habitat for leafhopper control
  4. Dr. Stephanie Bolton (Lodi Winegrape Commission) - LODI RULES for Sustainable Winegrowing
  5. Cameron Newell (Xerces Society/Bee Better Certified) - Bee Better Certified is for more than just bees
  6. Chris Storm (Starr and Storm Crop Solutions) - A grower's perspective on becoming Bee Better Certified

Walk and Talk
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  1. Hedgerow tour led by Chris Storm(Starr and Storm Crop Solutions) and Jessa Kay-Cruz (Xerces Society)
  2. Survey and Raffle
For more information on Bee Better Certified

Banner Photo: Habitat in bloom at Vino Farms, by Cameron Newell / Xerces Society

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