Napa County farmworkers are invited to attend a comprehensive three-day conference in Spanish designed to increase viticultural knowledge and expand professional skills.
This unique event provides an in-depth exploration of the "why" behind essential vineyard practices while offering valuable opportunities to develop leadership skills.
Whether attendees are looking to refine expertise or grow as leaders in the field, the conference serves as a chance to learn and connect while providing tools to support career advancement within Napa Valley’s vibrant viticulture community.
Spanish language seminars are presented by industry experts from UC Davis, Relation Insurance, Western Center for Ag Health and Safety, Napa County RCD, Napa County Ag Commissioner’s Office, and more.
CULTIVAR (formerly Leadership & Management) maintains a long-standing reputation for excellence and has been hosted by the Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation for over a decade. Attendance is complimentary for all Napa County vineyard workers. The impactful, relevant curriculum directly supports Napa County vineyard workers.
The Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation’s three-day leadership conference, CULTIVAR, is complimentary for all Napa County farmworkers thanks to our generous donors and sponsors.
Attendee Testimonials
2024 Program Snapshot:
Leadership Topics
Fieldworkers and supervisors will each have their own track for leadership topics.
How to Make an Effective Presentation with Alfredo Jauregui, Relation Insurance
Understanding Roles and Responsibilities from Crew Leader with Supervisor with Erika Velazquez, Relation Insurance and Nabor Camarena, Larkmead Vineyards
Communicate to Influence and Lead with Confidence in the Workplace with Oscar Garcia, Aspira Consulting
Coaching and Feedback with Erika Powell, PhD, The Powell Consulting Group
Communication and Teamwork with Jorge Brito with Renteria Vineyard Management
Collaborative, Safe and Productive Teams with Jess Gomez
Vineyard Topics
Fieldworkers and supervisors may choose to attend the vineyard topics of their choice at the event.
Next Generation Latino Winemakers, An Introduction to Wine and the Connection with Vineyard Practices
Luies Gallegos, Surcos Wines-Pinot Noir
Salvador De La Cruz, Merlot-Ludor Wines
Victor Mendoza, Suspiro Wines-Rosé
Roberto Alfaro, Arador Wines-Sauvignon Blanc
Challenges Rootstock Face in California with Luis Diaz-García, Ph.D., UC Davis
The "Why" Behind Regenerative Farming with Miguel García, Ph.D., Napa County RCD
The "Why" Behind Canopy Management with Zach Berkowitz, Santa Rosa Junior College
The "Why" Behind Safe Tractor Operation with Oscar Sanchez, Walsh Vineyards
Safe Applications (30 min) and Applications and Fieldworker Inspections-What to Expect (30 min) with the Ag Commissioners Office - 1 hour CE credit
Climate Science and Climate Resilience in the Vineyard with Natàlia Costa i Coromina, Energy Impact Partners
And More:
Smart Financial Moves (TBD): With Mario Gutierrez, Redwood Credit Union + auto loans for used vehicles
Field Trip to UC Davis Foundation Plant Services (Friday): Space is Limited to 40 people. First come, first served.
Auto Loans for Used Vehicles (Friday During Lunch): Presented by Redwood Credit Union
Scholar of the Year Award Presentation (Friday During Breakfast): Join us to celebrate the 2024 award recipients – the dedicated farmworkers who attended the most classes! All are welcome!
Professional Development Moment: We’re giving 3 farmworkers the chance to step up and give a short 10-minute presentation a viticultural best practice or vineyard leadership.
CULTIVAR 2024 Presentations
Access the audio recordings and PowerPoint slides for all presentations from CULTIVAR 2024 via the YouTube Channel below.
