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UCCE Central Sierra: Event

Central Sierra: Foothill Grape Day - Market & Business Strategies

Event Date
Apr 9, 2026

Join UC Cooperative Extension Farm Advisors for Grape Day 2026Join us for the opportunity to connect, learn, and share ideas with your local grape and wine community and local organizations! This year’s program will focus on marketing innovation, branding, business development, and sale strategies, and will…
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Irregular red or reddish-purple blotches on grape leaves, starting at the base of the shoots and progressing upward.
UC Ag Experts Talk Webinar Series: Event

Webinar: In-house Diagnostics for Disease Management: LAMP for Red Blotch Detection in Grapevines

Event Date
Nov 12, 2025

This webinar is part of the UC Ag Experts Talk series. Dr. Monica Cooper, Viticulture Farm Advisor with the University of California Cooperative Extension, Napa County, will give an introduction to grapevine red blotch virus (GRBV) including its ecology, physiological impacts, symptoms, and management. She…
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rows of vineyard being grazed by sheep and goats
Central Sierra Livestock & Natural Resources: Event

Central Sierra: Grazing in the Vineyard

Event Date
Jun 24, 2025

Grazing in the Vineyard with Delfino FarmsA hands-on workshop about livestock grazing in vineyards. Our program includes: Basics of vineyard grazing and suitabilityReasons to graze your vineyardVineyard:Livestock:Forage relationshipHosted by UC Cooperative Extension Livestock and Natural Resources…
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Food Blog: Article

Can a simple spray protect grapes from wildfire smoke?

February 23, 2026
By Emily C. Dooley
Smoke from wildfires can alter grapes and affect the taste and sensory experience of wine. Researchers are applying a calcium spray to grapes to see if the treatment can protect the fruit from smoke exposure.
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