Vineyard Resources

UCCE Central Sierra: Event

Central Sierra: Foothill Grape Day - Market & Business Strategies

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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UC Master Gardeners of San Diego County: Event

2025 Fall Plant Sale

Sep 20, 2025

UC Master Gardener Program of San Diego CountyFall Plant Sale September 20, 20259 am - 3 pm at Balboa ParkHundreds of Gardener-grown Plants for Sale Plus Live Demonstrations and Educational OpportuntiesSan Diego, Calif. – The University of California (UC) Master Gardener Program of San Diego County will be…

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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

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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Ground-level view of a grape harvest scene with scissors and bags of harvested grapes

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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Joy Hollingsworth holds a microphone and stands in a vineyard discussing her research on the red-colored panels attached to the trellises

Food Blog: Article

Grape Day shows San Joaquin Valley growers ‘what works in our area, for our crops’

August 20, 2025

By Michael Hsu

Wine, table and raisin grape growers gathered for Grape Day at the Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center to hear about the latest innovations from UC scientists.

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At Mendocino Grape Day event, Chris Chen engages with local growers

Employee Spotlights: Article

Advisor Chen works for resilient future for viticulture in Northern California

April 14, 2025

By Michael Hsu

Christopher Chen, UC Cooperative Extension integrated vineyard systems advisor for Lake, Mendocino and Sonoma counties, works to ensure that the vineyards that produce the region’s world-renowned wines can thrive amid the challenges of climate change, wildfires and water scarcity.

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UCCE Central Sierra: Page

Central Sierra: Agriculture | Small Farms Information

Why do you want to farm? Why do you want to get into the farming business? Is farming for you? From these basic questions, many more granular questions follow: What does record keeping for livestock and farm businesses look like? What are best practices for marketing and selling any particular product? What…

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