Grower News and Alerts
It’s EDWGGA Membership Renewal Time! Beat the April 1 Late Fee!
EDWGGA appreciates your membership support to work on behalf of the wine grape growers in El Dorado County. Memberships run on a calendar year. If you joined or renewed your dues in November or December of 2022, you are good through 2023. If you are already a member, we thank you and welcome you back. If you are interested in becoming a new member we would be honored. Any renewal after March 31 will have a $25 late fee attached.
To renew online: click on Membership (not “join here”) on the top right-hand corner of the website homepage and follow the prompts.
March 15 EDWGGA Meeting in Somerset - Nutrient Management Techniques for Grape Growers
The EDWGGA Grower Meeting postponed in February has been rescheduled for March 15 at Skinner Vineyards & Winery located at 8054 Fairplay Road, Somerset. Save the date to join us for a discussion with Brent Huston PCA of Wilbur-Ellis Agribusiness. Brent will speak about critical cultural practices such as: identifying the signs and symptoms of common grape deficiencies and toxicities; how and when to sample soil and tissue for analysis; and proper timing and technique for fertilizing. Bring your experiences and questions for Brent.
There is no charge to attend.
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
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
New Activities Helping Growers with Grapevine Viruses
The Pierce’s Disease and Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Board set aside funding for two new activities to help the California winegrape industry in controlling grapevine viruses, especially grapevine red blotch virus and grapevine leafroll-associated virus type 3.