Grower News and Alerts

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 Ag is hosting another informative Grape Day on February 28, 2023. See the flyer below for schedule, speakers and to sign up.

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 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.

If you are considering crop insurance for your 2023 crop, make note that the deadline to purchase the insurance is January 31st.  

Click on the link below to see info from ETS on their smoke exposure sampling services.

See this overview of smoke taint from Anita Oberholster of UC Davis

See attached flier

$8.5 million available across 17 California air districts for purchase of cleaner agricultural trucks,

pump engines, tractors and more

It's our annual harvest meeting break. EDWGGA grower meetings will resume in October. Watch our eblasts and website for any updates and changes.

Cheers to a successful and safe 2022 harvest!