Presented by Vineyard Team

Tailgate | Biochar Field Day

About This Event

Join us at Niner Wine Estates for an engaging, interactive morning focused on biochar production and its benefits for soil health. We'll explore the various stages of biochar creation, from active pits to finished products, and discuss how integrating biochar can improve farm operations.

Patrick Muran (Niner Wine Estates) will kick off the day by addressing the value of biochar and how to make the most of it as a beneficial resource, followed by a live demonstration of the different methods and phases of biochar production.

After the demo, a panel of industry experts will share insights on how biochar enhances soil health, its role in sustainable farming, and the practical steps for successful implementation.

 

Speakers:

  • Patrick Muran, Niner Wine Estates

  • Craig Macmillan, Niner Wine Estates

  • Charlotte Decock, Cal Poly 

  • Pete Herder, Cal Poly

  • Doug Beck, Monterey Pacific (MPI)

  • Jessica Bronner, Sitos Group

 

Google Maps doesn't always take you to the correct entrance. Use the directions and map below:

  • From 46 West, turn onto Anderson Rd. (the road between Grey Wolf/Barton Family and Tooth & Nail [castle])
  • 3rd "driveway" on the left, across from Fulldraw vineyard
  • The gate is unmarked, look for a Vineyard Team sign
  • Keep right and park along the left side of the dirt road

About This Event

Join us at Niner Wine Estates for an engaging, interactive morning focused on biochar production and its benefits for soil health. We'll explore the various stages of biochar creation, from active pits to finished products, and discuss how integrating biochar can improve farm operations.

Patrick Muran (Niner Wine Estates) will kick off the day by addressing the value of biochar and how to make the most of it as a beneficial resource, followed by a live demonstration of the different methods and phases of biochar production.

After the demo, a panel of industry experts will share insights on how biochar enhances soil health, its role in sustainable farming, and the practical steps for successful implementation.

 

Speakers:

  • Patrick Muran, Niner Wine Estates

  • Craig Macmillan, Niner Wine Estates

  • Charlotte Decock, Cal Poly 

  • Pete Herder, Cal Poly

  • Doug Beck, Monterey Pacific (MPI)

  • Jessica Bronner, Sitos Group

 

Google Maps doesn't always take you to the correct entrance. Use the directions and map below:

  • From 46 West, turn onto Anderson Rd. (the road between Grey Wolf/Barton Family and Tooth & Nail [castle])
  • 3rd "driveway" on the left, across from Fulldraw vineyard
  • The gate is unmarked, look for a Vineyard Team sign
  • Keep right and park along the left side of the dirt road

SIP Certified Members: Earn hours for Standard 12.1.1 (annual 20 hours of CE) by uploading your registration receipt. Also, see if you can apply what you learned to earn more points in the chapter below:

  • Chapter 2 - Vineyard Acquisition, Establishment, & Management