Grower News and Alerts
Ag Pass Virtual workshop
Virtual Workshop:
Ag/Livestock Pass Disaster Access
Program Development and Successes
January 18, 2023 1:30-3:30pm
Objective: Workshop will provide participants with an overview of the Ag/Livestock Pass program. After a
general introduction, workshop will address details of how to set up a functioning program, discuss
common challenges, describe considerations for harmonizing existing programs with new state
legislation (AB 1103), provide case studies of successful efforts across California, and leave ample time
for a question-and-answer period.
Mid Valley Foothill Grape Day
Mid Valley Ag is hosting another informative Grape Day on February 28, 2023. See the flyer below for schedule, speakers and to sign up.
Ranch Marketing Ordinance
Ranch Marketing &
Winery Ordinance
Ad Hoc Committee
Public Workshop
January 17th, 2023
2:00pm - 5:00pm
When?
Board of Supervisors Chamber
330 Fair Ln, Placerville, CA 95667
Where?
What?
Supervisors Lori Parlin (District 4) & Wendy Thomas (District 3) are the
Board of Supervisor representatives on the Ad Hoc Committee and will be
presenting the proposed amendments to the Ranch Marketing and Winery
Ordinances and explaining the process for the Ordinance updates, including
how to submit public comments.
The proposed amendments will touch on issues such as number and size of
events, zoning
Happy Holidays and See You in January
Happy Holidays to all!
We wish to thank you for your membership support this past year. As a small organization, we are grateful for your involvement as we strive to represent and support our El Dorado County grape growers and community.
December and the holidays are quickly upon us. With our regular meeting date just days from Christmas and in the middle of Hanukkah, there will be no December grower meeting. Our monthly meetings will begin on January 18, 2023.
In the meantime, enjoy your holiday celebrations, be safe and we'll see you in January.
Crop Insurance Deadline
If you are considering crop insurance for your 2023 crop, make note that the deadline to purchase the insurance is January 31st.
Smoke sampling info from ETS
Click on the link below to see info from ETS on their smoke exposure sampling services.
Smoke Taint Basics
See this overview of smoke taint from Anita Oberholster of UC Davis
Farm Bill Listening Sessions Begin August 10
See attached flier
Applications Due August 31 for FARMER funding to upgrade agricultural trucks, equipment, reduce pollution
$8.5 million available across 17 California air districts for purchase of cleaner agricultural trucks,
pump engines, tractors and more