Eco-Winegrowing Symposium

The following schedule was presented on July 19th and 20th, 2011 for MWWC, CSWA and UCCE's biennial Eco-Winegrowing Symposium. Links to the presentations from professionals in the industry covering innovative insights, hot trends, and provocative practices can be accessed below. The Symposium is designed to be useful and inspiring for growers, vintners and others in the wine industry. The Eco-winegrowing Symposium continues to strive in providing information for continual growth for "greening" vineyard and winery operations.

Energy: Challenges & Opportunities

Energy efficiency in wineries and vineyards

Speakers: Clem Lee, Energy Solutions Manager, PG&E

Examples of Green energy innovations

Speakers: Mike Lukan, CFO, Sonoma Wine Co

Russ Fish, Facilities Director, Kunde Winery

Water: Challenges & Opportunities

Waste Water Treatment & Reuse in Wineries and Vineyards

Speaker: Bob Chrobak, Vice President, Kennedy Jenks Consulting

Example of Wetlands Waste Recycling System

Speaker: Tim Thornhill, Partner, Mendocino Wine Co.

Innovative Water Conservation Measures

Speaker:   Dr. Roger Boulton, Professor & Chemical Engineer
                               Department of Viticulture, Enology Agricultural and
                               Environmental Sciences, UC Davis

Ecosystem Services & Carbon Policy

Is there really an opportunity for added value?

Update on important wine industry initiatives

Speaker: Andrew Arnold, Project Manager of Professional Services, Sure Harvest

Current Policy Issues Related to Climate Change & Renewable Energy

Speaker: Jeanne Merrill, CalCAN

Keynote Speaker: Secretary Karen Ross, CDFA

Grower Dialoge:

This panel session will discuss the challenges & solutions for becoming more

"Green" in the vineyards

Panel Speakers:

                        Patrick Rodgers, Principal of Rodgers Agricultural Consulting
                        Tyler Nelson, Vineyard Manager & Farmer, Nelson Family Vineyards
                        Dave Koball,Vineyard Director at Bonterra Vineyards
                        Naomi Olvera, Assistant Vineyard Manager, Roederer Estate

Moderator: Glenn McGourty, Farm Advisor, UCCE

Wine Market Trends Related to "Green" approaches- Panel

                        Speakers: Robert Boller, VP of Sustainability at Jackson Family Wines
                        Susan Orenstein, Communications & Sustainability Consultant
                        Ann Thrupp, Manager of Sustainability & Organic Development
                        Fetzer/Bonterra Vineyards

Update on "Green" Certification Programs

Speaker: Lisa Francioni, Program Director, CSWA

Keynote Presentation: Update on Critical Policy Issues

Speaker: Congressman Mike Thompson

Solutions for Water Scarcity?

Dry Farming & Water Conservation Methods Tour

Dark Horse Vineyards, 5341 Old River Rd, Ukiah CA

Dry Farming & Water Management Practices at Dark Horse

Overview by Heath Dolan, Dark Horse

Walking tour in the Vineyard, Q & A, discussion among growers

Dry Farming Insights from Sonoma & Mendocino County

Speakers: Joe Votek, President, Loma Del Sol and member of CAFF; John Chiarito, Chiarito Vineyards, Dry Farmer

Overview of Regulated Deficit Irrigation and WaterMonitoring Methods

Speakers: Glenn McGourty, Farm Advisor, UCCE

Update on Water Issues & Urgency of Water Conservation Approaches

Speakers: Devon Jones, E.D., Mendocino County Farm Bureau

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