The Viticulture Advisor works with industry professionals including vineyard managers, viticulturists, and Pest Control Advisers to optimize wine grape production in Napa County. The Viticulture Advisor collaborates with networks of industry professionals and academic colleagues to conduct applied research and provide educational opportunities to increase access to and adoption of evidence-based practices that support a resilient and responsive agricultural industry.
General Viticulture Information
Click below for specific resources from the UCCE-Napa Viticulture program.
- Data Dashboards for tracking certain pests and diseases in real time
- Grapevine Red Blotch Disease
- LAMP Assay for the detection of Grapevine Red Blotch Virus
- Vineyard Mealybugs
- Vineyard Leafhoppers
- Argentine Ant Management
- Pierce’s Disease
- Farmworker Job Satisfaction
- Grower Resources
- Other General Viticulture Information
Napa Valley Vineyard Technical Group
The Napa Valley Vineyard Technical Group (Vit Tech) is a non-profit association of vineyardists. Their purpose is to increase the availability of technical information, provide aid in solving technical problems and to foster good will and fellowship among members. Click here to learn more about membership in the Napa Vit Tech group.
Vineyard Views
The UCCE Napa Vineyard Views newsletter provides information about local viticulture events, announcements, research and technical updates from UCCE-Napa Viticulture Advisor, Monica Cooper, and her team. Click here to sign up to receive the Vineyard Views Newsletter.
Click here to view the archive of past Vineyard View articles.
Hobby vineyardists: refer to Growing Grapes (table, wine, raisins) in your backyard for information on planting, training, pruning and caring for grapes in the home garden. For more information or to contact the UC Integrated Grape Team of Napa County, click here. Click here to subscribe to the newsletter, The Hobby Vineyardist to keep informed of upcoming educational events.