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Expo Resources

Here are the resources from 2 days of seminars!

Advancing Sustainability Together: A Recap of the 2025 Sustainable Ag Expo

Last chance before prices go up!

It's your last chance to get tickets to the Sustainable Ag Expo before prices go up on Monday. If you’re still thinking about networking and earning CE at the premiere sustainable ag event of the year, now’s the time to get your ticket!

Meet the Exhibitors!

Wondering who you'll meet at the Sustainable Ag Expo this year? Check out the exhibitor map to see who will be there and where you can find them. 

Earn While You Learn: Online & In Person!

This year’s Sustainable Ag Expo packs serious value for your professional development.

Whether you’re earning DPR or CCA hours (or both!), we’ve got you covered with a mix of in-person and on-demand sessions designed to fit your schedule.

Experience Sustainable Agritourism Before the Expo!

Kick off your Sustainable Ag Expo week with an unforgettable adventure that brings sustainability and agritourism to life!

5 Special Events You’ll Love at the Expo!

 The Sustainable Ag Expo is more than seminars, it’s packed with special events designed to help you learn something new, meet someone new, and make the most of your Expo experience:

You Must Do This to Earn CE!

The Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) and Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) have updated CE approval rules. As sponsors, we’re committed to meeting these standards to deliver high-quality online and in-person CE opportunities.

From Shandon to the Sustainable Ag Expo Stage: Alberto’s Inspiring Journey

Raised in the vines and driven by grit, this Central Coast student turned a scholarship into a stepping stone, and now he's presenting original vineyard research on sulfur strategies and fruit quality at the Sustainable Ag Expo!

Relax, Connect, Celebrate: Step Into the SIP Certified Lounge at the 2025 Sustainable Ag Expo

At this year’s Sustainable Ag Expo, SIP Certified will honor vineyards and wineries that have maintained certification since our launch in 2008. This special recognition celebrates the deep-rooted commitment to sustainability that continues to shape the future of farming. A press release and photos are included. Please reach out if you'd like more information or help connecting with these longtime members.

The Wine Industry Event You Can’t Afford to Miss: 2025 Sustainable Ag Expo

Growers and ag professionals can expect cutting-edge education, forward-thinking exhibitors, and meaningful ways to connect at the 2025 Sustainable Ag Expo.

In-Person Schedule Is Live!

Whether you’re a grower, researcher, or ag business, our two-day program delivers actionable insights to help you grow smarter and more sustainably.

MEET OUR HEADLINER!

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Chris Chen as the headliner for the Sustainable Ag Expo!

Volunteer Opportunities!

Volunteer at the 2025 Sustainable Ag Expo!

Sustainable Ag Expo Resources - Day 1

Sustainable Ag Expo Resources - Day 2

Sustainable Ag Expo - Online Resources

Speaker Highlight: Dr. Chandra Krintz

SmartFarm is an open source computing system that combines advances in AI, the Internet of Things (IoT), and cloud computing to support applications in digital agriculture.

Speaker Highlight: Mark Battany

The regulatory situation of spray drift is changing, with increasing penalties for infractions. Mark Battany's presentation will explain the weather conditions that lead to drift and how data tools can help growers and applicators avoid spraying at high drift risk periods. 

NEW Continuing Education Requirements

This year, rules for CE approval changed for the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) and Certified Crop Advisor (CCA). As sponsors, we're committed to aligning with the new guidelines to ensure you receive high-quality online and in-person CE hours.

Speaker Highlight: Dr. Kent Daane

Dr. Kent Daane will be joined by a panel of expert growers from various California growing regions to discuss the challenges of areawide management of vine mealybug and leafroll virus.

Vineyard Team Unveils Exciting Sustainable Ag Expo Program Lineup

The 2024 Sustainable Ag Expo is set to take place from November 11-13, 2024. This year’s event promises an unparalleled educational experience, offering over 20 continuing education hours through both online and in-person programs.

Meet the Exhibitors

Wondering who you'll meet at the Sustainable Ag Expo this year? Check out the exhibitor map to see who will be there and where you can find them.

ADD YOUR LICENSE NUMBER TO YOUR ONLINE ACCOUNT!

Don't forget to add your license number to your account so you can earn CE credit!

Speaker Highlight: Dr. Cristina Lazcano

This presentation will show the preliminary results of a three-year, large-scale project performed in various vineyards in California. The project explores the benefits and tradeoffs of compost use, no-till, and sheep grazing for soil health, vine yield, and nutrition. The presentation also includes an economic analysis of the practices.

Speaker Highlight: Grant Cremers

A grower’s perspective on automation in the vineyard: Get insights into your most pressing questions including deciding what to automate, how to manage the transition and expectations, and what autonomous tractor work looks like today.

Speaker Highlight: Dr. Vaughn Bell

ONLINE COURSE - Dr. Vaughn Bell's doctoral thesis, An Integrated Strategy for Managing Grapevine Leafroll Virus in Red Berry Cultivars in New Zealand Vineyards, included management recommendations that have been communicated to, and widely adopted by, the New Zealand wine sector. This presentation summarizes those discoveries.

3 Things You Don't Want to Miss at the Sustainable Ag Expo!

The 2024 Sustainable Ag Expo is set to be an unforgettable event, offering a unique blend of educational sessions, exhibitors, and exclusive networking opportunities November 11th - 13th, 2024. Here are three reasons you won't want to miss at this year’s event...

Speaker Highlight: Dr. David Morgan, CDFA

The CDFA’s Pierce’s Disease Control Program is charged with managing vineyard pests and diseases by containing spread, detection, rapid response, outreach, and research. Dr. David Morgan will discuss the sustainable components of each of these activities used to protect our state’s viticulture industry.

Exciting News!

Outdoor equipment demonstrations are back this year! Come sip local beer as you explore cutting-edge equipment demonstrated by our outdoor exhibitors.

Meet Our Headliner!

We are thrilled to announce Fritz Westover as the 2024 Sustainable Ag Expo Headline Speaker.

Speaker Highlight: Dr. Matthew Johnson, Cal Poly Humboldt

This talk highlights how farmers can use nest boxes and natural habitats to harness the potential for barn owls and insect-eating songbirds to help control rodent and insect pests in winegrape vineyards. The talk will include practical recommendations and concludes with next steps, including working in other regions.

Volunteer Opportunities 2024

Come be our boots on the ground. Donate your time to help us put on the Sustainable Ag Expo and receive an all-access ticket to the two-day event.

It’s Official: 2024 Sustainable Ag Expo Booths are Sold Out.

Vineyard Team is excited to announce that exhibitor booths for the 2024 Sustainable Ag Expo (Expo) are officially sold out, underscoring the event's standing as a premier gathering for the sustainable winegrowing community.

Booths are SOLD OUT

Exhibitor booths for the 2024 Sustainable Ag Expo are SOLD OUT. We are working on an amazing program and looking forward to promoting sustainable winegrowing with you all!