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Vineyard Materials Recycling, November 28
November 20, 2012
Back by popular demand is the 2nd annual Vineyard Materials Recyling Day. Bring in the following materials to recycle for free: drip hose, drip tube & tape, steel posts, PVC and metal irrigation pipe, and rolled & tied bird netting. Also accepted this year will be grow tubes and trellis wire. See the attached flyer for pro-rated fees to bring in:... » Read more
Marketing Update #4 by Karissa Kruse
November 19, 2012
The marketing momentum continues!  Sonoma County Vintners and Sonoma County Winegrowers, in partnership with Full Circle Wine Solutions, presented the fifth annual Sonoma Summit November 5-7 at wineries and vineyards throughout Sonoma County. 33 top wine decision makers convened for three days of intensive tastings and education under the tutelage of Master... » Read more
Marketing Update #3 by Karissa Kruse
November 2, 2012
Another busy week here at the Commission.  We are working on updating our new micro – website with the Vintners – www.wearesonomacounty.com. This microsite featuring the new “Sonoma County” brand is scheduled to go live at the end of next week, coinciding with the print ad in the December issue of Food & Wine.  This website... » Read more
Marketing Update #2 by Karissa Kruse
October 26, 2012
Sonoma County is making a big splash in the press! Last week, Sonoma County was named the top wine destination in the U.S. by TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards.  http://www.tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice-Wine    The Press Democrat did a nice story announcing the Award, click below for the article. http://www.pressdemocrat.... » Read more
AB 1675 Allows Increased Penalties To Be Given To Unlicensed Farm Labor Contractors
October 18, 2012
Governor Brown signed AB 1675 to strengthen the existing Farm Labor Contractor (FLC) licensing law.  The existing law requires all FLCs to be licensed by the Labor Commissioner and to comply with specified employment laws applicable to farm labor contractors.  Under the new bill, the Labor Commissioner is now authorized to give penalties (of up to $50,... » Read more
Avoiding Grape Spills!
October 17, 2012
It is critical that slack fills, especially on machine harvested fruit are sufficient to avoid spills. This would be 11-12 inches when free grape juice is in the bin. Spillage is a violation and creates dangerous road conditions for other vehicles. Be cautious when hauling grapes for everyone's protection! » Read more
Marketing Update #1 by Karissa Kruse
October 17, 2012
There has been a flurry of marketing activity in the past month since I started as the new Director of Marketing.  Coming off of the exciting launch of the new Sonoma County brand in August, we have been diligently working on the consumer and trade ads that will bring the brand to life in the marketplace.  Look for a new and exciting trade ad featuring... » Read more
NOAA to Provide Enhanced Frost Forecast Information
October 17, 2012
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Math Calculations for Vineyard Practices in Spanish, November 17
October 17, 2012
The Sonoma County Winegrape Commission and the Sonoma County Grape Growers Foundation are sponsoring a vineyard employee workshop in Spanish on Math Calculations for Pruning and Vineyard Practices. The workshop will be held on Saturday, November 17, 8:30-11:00am, at the SRJC Shone Farm's RLT Classroom located at 6225 Eastside Road, Forestville. The workshop... » Read more
Dollars & $ense Seminar and Tradeshow, January 17, 2013
October 17, 2012
The Sonoma County Winegrape Commission (SCWC)  is presenting the 22nd Annual Dollars & $ense Seminar and Tradeshow on Thursday, January 17, 2013 from 7:30am – 1:30pm at the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts located at 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa 95403. The cost for growers is $20 or $50 to include lunch or $30/$60 for wine industry and the... » Read more