Presented by Vineyard Team

Tailgate | Fungicide Spraying: Evolving Strategies & Grower Insights

About This Event

A follow up to a 2024 Tailgate, Dr. Shunping Ding of Cal Poly will share updated results from a recent study on on the efficacy of different fungicide programs containing biofungicides and their impact on grape yield and berry chemistry.

Then, we will head out to the vineyard at Cal Poly to learn about new technologies for integrated management of powdery mildew and talk with farmers from different growing regions about their fungicide programs.

Plus, arrive early to learn about Cal Poly’s wine & vit programs during a tour of the new, state of the art winery and vineyard!

Agenda:
8:30 am - Winery Tour with Erica Nordby, CalPoly
9:00 - 9:30 am - Dr. Ding Presentation 
9:45 - 11:00 am - Presentation & Grower Panel in the Vineyard


Speakers:

  • Erica Nordby, Cal Poly
  • Shunping Ding, Cal Poly
  • Jenny Broome, UC Santa Cruz
  • Sarah Placella, Root Applied Sciences
  • Dr. Pal From, Saga Robotics
  • Erin Amaral, Pacific Coast Farming
    + More

 

Directions:

  • Take exit for California Blvd. - turn right onto California at the end of the off ramp. This will take you directly onto campus.
  • Continue through the stop light at Foothill, and a couple of stop signs, until the road dead ends into Highland Drive (you will have to turn left of right). Turn left onto Highland Drive.
  • Just after, go under the railroad tracks, turn right onto Mt. Bishop Road. Both of the buildings and the large parking lot will be ahead on your left.
    *These directions work for traveling from north or south.

**Parking pass = $12/day

About This Event

A follow up to a 2024 Tailgate, Dr. Shunping Ding of Cal Poly will share updated results from a recent study on on the efficacy of different fungicide programs containing biofungicides and their impact on grape yield and berry chemistry.

Then, we will head out to the vineyard at Cal Poly to learn about new technologies for integrated management of powdery mildew and talk with farmers from different growing regions about their fungicide programs.

Plus, arrive early to learn about Cal Poly’s wine & vit programs during a tour of the new, state of the art winery and vineyard!

Agenda:
8:30 am - Winery Tour with Erica Nordby, CalPoly
9:00 - 9:30 am - Dr. Ding Presentation 
9:45 - 11:00 am - Presentation & Grower Panel in the Vineyard


Speakers:

  • Erica Nordby, Cal Poly
  • Shunping Ding, Cal Poly
  • Jenny Broome, UC Santa Cruz
  • Sarah Placella, Root Applied Sciences
  • Dr. Pal From, Saga Robotics
  • Erin Amaral, Pacific Coast Farming
    + More

 

Directions:

  • Take exit for California Blvd. - turn right onto California at the end of the off ramp. This will take you directly onto campus.
  • Continue through the stop light at Foothill, and a couple of stop signs, until the road dead ends into Highland Drive (you will have to turn left of right). Turn left onto Highland Drive.
  • Just after, go under the railroad tracks, turn right onto Mt. Bishop Road. Both of the buildings and the large parking lot will be ahead on your left.
    *These directions work for traveling from north or south.

**Parking pass = $12/day