| 8 a.m. |
Registration, Organic Tradeshow & Walk-Around with Coffee & Pastries |
| 8:30 a.m. |
Welcome & Introduction
Beth Novak Milliken, Spottswoode Estate Vineyard & Winery
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| 8:35 a.m. |
Key Note Presentation
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| 9 a.m. |
Analyzing Spore Counts and How to Bring Spray Levels Down
Walt Mahaffee, USDA and Seth Schwebs, Coastal Viticultural Consultants
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| 9:45 a.m. |
Limiting Environmental and Health Impacts of Pest Management Inputs
Paul Jepson, IPPC, Oregon State University
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| 10:15 a.m. |
Break |
| 10:45 a.m. |
The Secret Life of Soil Microbes and the Fascinating World of Nutrient Turnover
Kate Scow, UC Davis |
| 11 a.m. |
Grower Panel: Organic Practices – “What We Do and Why We Do It”
Moderators:
Patrick Riggs, Jack Neal & Son Vineyard Management
Caleb Mosley, Araujo Estate
David Gates, Ridge Vineyards
Mark Griffin, the Napa Valley Reserve
Dave Koball, Bonterra
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| 12 p.m. |
Networking Lunch & Organic Exhibitor Tradeshow |
| 1 p.m. |
The Benefits and Practicality of Animals in the Vineyard
Kelly Mulville, Holistic Viticulture
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BREAKOUTS
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. |
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| Track A |
In-the-Field Vineyard Session Discussing Soils & Organic Best Practices
Aron Weinkauf, Spottswoode Estate Vineyard & Winery
Kristin Lowe, Vine Balance Consulting
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| Track B |
Round Table Group Discussion: The Challenges of Organic Farming in the Hills
Ashley Anderson, Cain Vineyard & Winery
Stan Zervas, Silverado Farming Company
Phil Coturri, Oakville Ranch
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| 2:30 p.m. |
Event Close |
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