Sonoma County Department of Agriculture/Weights & Measures – Fall Plastic Recycle Day
9 am – 3 pm | Tuesday, October 21st
Central Valley Ag Supplies
160 Grant Ave, Healdsburg
ONLY PLASTIC PESTICIDE AND FERTILIZER CONTAINERS ACCEPTED: Plastic containers ranging from 1 pint to 55 gallons. Containers must be triple-rinsed and dried. Containers 15 gallons and larger must be cut into quarters prior. All plastic lids, plastic/metal handles and rings, label booklets, and plastic sleeves must be removed (glued labels accepted). Secure containers in trucks and trailers during transport.
PREPARING LARGER CONTAINERS FOR RECYCLING: Cut 5-gallon jugs in half. Cut barrels lengthwise and then into smaller pieces. 15-gallon containers: each half cut in two. 30-gallon containers: each half cut in thirds. 55-gallon containers: each half cut in quarters
NOT ACCEPTED: Plastic tubing, PVC pipe, Plastic measuring cups, 5-gallon bucket lids, Metal or plastic handles. Containers that held motor oil, anti-freeze, and/or diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) – Any other miscellaneous plastics
PLEASE NOTE: This event is open to growers, nurseries, pest control businesses, golf courses, parks, and government agencies
Contact Alex Nguyen at the Sonoma County Department of Agriculture/Weights & Measures at (707) 565-2371 for additional information.Â
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Old Vine Zin Conference
Oct. 31st – Nov. 4th
ZAP and The Old Vine Conference invite you to be part of Meeting of the Minds 2025, happening October 31 – November 4 in Napa and Santa Rosa. This global collaboration is designed for those on the front lines of wine — growers, producers, and advocates — who are committed to preserving old vines and the heritage they represent. The week kicks off with an Opening Night Gala Tasting and Dinner on October 31 at Copia in Napa, featuring a keynote by Jancis Robinson and a rare conversation with Paul Draper of Ridge Vineyards.
On November 1, we shift to Santa Rosa for a day of conference sessions and master classes, led by industry leaders and international experts focused on the future of old vine farming, marketing, and storytelling. This is more than a celebration — it’s a working conversation about preservation, value, and opportunity in our vineyards.  Discounted tickets are available for industry partners.
Contact Glenda at glenda@zinfandel.org for access.
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SCW Sponsored Vineyard Materials Recycling Day
8am – 1pm | Monday, November 17th
Republic Services
3911 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Rosa
This event is only open to vineyard workers, vineyard owners, vineyard managers and wineries with vineyards. All other loads brought by customers will be paid for BY THE CUSTOMER at regular rates
Accepted Materials: Wood waste, Treated wood, Green waste, Scrap metal, Bundled plastic fencing and bird netting, Soft plastics (irrigation tubing, etc.) PVC piping, Black irrigation drip hose separated from the black flat drip irrigation tape
Not Accepted:Â Any burned material
Please Note: All customers are required to wear high-visibility clothing and eye protection while on site. PPE kits, with a high-visibility vest and safety glasses, are available for purchase at the scale house for $10.00 each and can be added to transactions.
 Harvest Fair Wine Competition
The Sonoma County Harvest Fair Professional Wine Competition is celebrating 50 years and is now open for entries! Don’t miss your chance to showcase your wines with Gold, Double Gold or Best in Class medals and win the coveted Sweepstakes award in this exciting year. The final deadline for entry is September 15th. Register to pour and taste award-winners at the Harvest Fair Awards Night Gala: Saturday, October 11th.Â
To learn more, enter the competition and buy Gala tickets, click the link below:
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UCCE North Coast Viticulture Resources
The UC Cooperative Extension has many upcoming events and resources beneficial to North Coast growers. Click the link below to learn more about upcoming events!
