Dates
March 12 & March 14
Days
Wednesday
Friday
Time
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Classes
Beginner and Intermediate
The course is open to both beginner and intermediate students, don’t worry if you don’t know - there will be a test on the first day to ensure correct class placement!
Please note that all programs are in Spanish unless otherwise specified.
Complimentary for Napa County farmworkers. This private event is for registered farmworkers only.
Summary
Train-the-Trainer classes offer Napa County farmworkers a meaningful opportunity for professional growth. This class will teach students the importance of maintaining proper soil health in vineyards and the role soil health plays in irrigation water management. Participants can take this knowledge back to their company and train other team members about these two important viticultural practices.
In this class, students will learn:
How to collect soil samples
How to assess soil health in the field and through lab analysis
What is carbon sequestration and the importance of organic matter for soil health
How to implement sustainable farming practices to adapt to the impacts of climate change
Soil properties that affect water movement and retention
How to use available technology to develop irrigation management plans
How to determine ideal irrigation time and adequate quantity of water to be used
How to perform irrigation system distribution uniformity tests and how to address poor distribution uniformity in vineyards
Impact
Building soil health through sustainable soil management practices leads to a healthy, biodiverse soil ecosystem that helps vines thrive, building vineyard resilience and longevity. In post-class surveys, 100% of the students stated they would immediately use these skills in their jobs and will be able to better train others in these practices.
Past Student Testimonial
“I will now be able to better communicate with the viticulturist about the vineyard needs. I understand more about water sustainability and how these practices also impact wine quality.”