With the ever-increasing cost and shortage of qualified labor, the desire to economize vineyard operations via mechanization has become increasingly important. A main part of the agenda will be spent discussing the impacts of vineyard mechanization on labor, vineyard management efficiency, and grape quality.
Confirmed Speakers:
- Dr. Luca Brillante, Department of Viticulture and Enology faculty, Bronco Viticulture Research Chair, Fresno State University
- Dr. Qun (Kristy) Sun Assistant Professor of Enology, Fresno State University
- Anita Oberholster, Ph. D., Associate Specialist in Cooperative Extension in Enology, University of California, Davis
- Michael Miiller, Director of Government Relations, California Association of Winegrape Growers
The Vendor Fair will feature more than 20 local, sustainable sponsors exhibiting tools, new technologies, resources, professional services with a focus on the latest innovations from the major mechanization equipment companies.
In order to exhibit at this vendor fair you must be a current Sonoma County Winegrape Commission sponsor. For more information, please contact Alisha Basich at 707-522-5867 or [email protected].
Deadline to register for event is July 12, 2019.