Farm to Stay Grant Program
Airbnb and American Farmland Trust are launching the Farm to Stay Grant Program through AFT’s Brighter Future Fund. This national grant will support farmers and ranchers creating or expanding farm stays and experiences as an additional income stream.
They will distribute approximately 25-30 grants of up to $10,000 each.
The program will be available nationally to eligible for-profit production agriculture operations that want to develop or expand a farm stay or experience as an additional income stream connected to their working farm or ranch. Additional eligibility rules and allowable expenses will be provided before the application opens in late November 2026.
Airbnb and AFT staff will be hosting webinars for farmers and ranchers interested in the grant program or learning more about agritourism opportunities.
Dates: Weds, Oct. 14th at 2 pm PST and Fri, Nov. 13th at 9 am PST
Sonoma County Plastics Recycling Day
Tuesday, October 20
160 Grant Ave. Healdsburg
9:00AM – 3:00PM
The Sonoma County Department of Agriculture/Weights & Measures is holding its Fall Plastics Recycling Day on Tuesday, October 20th. This event is open to growers, nurseries, pest control businesses, golf courses, parks, and government agencies.
Only plastic pesticide and fertilizer containers will be accepted at this event.
Please contact Alex Nguyen at the Sonoma County Department of Agriculture/Weights & Measures for additional information at (707) 565-2371.
Spanish-Language Grape Day
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC) Shone Farm, Forestville, CA
7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Spanish-Language Grape Day unites vineyard managers, supervisors, viticulturists, and
ag ambassadors across Sonoma, Napa, and neighboring counties to translate cutting-edge research into field-ready strategies. Aligned with the DPR 2050 Roadmap, this session empowers teams to advance from reactive IPM to proactive Sustainable Pest Management (SPM), delivering practical insights on rootstock breeding, soil health, erosion control, and regulatory compliance.
Free, Registration Required
CEU credits applied for
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IPM Wrap-Up Meeting
Thursday, November 12
3245 Guerneville Rd, Santa Rosa, CA
9:00AM-10:30 AM
Topics: Growing Degree Days comparison, disease issues, insect issues-VMB, Lepidoptera, mites, leafhoppers, weed control options-glyphosate, mechanical control.
North Coast Wine Industry Expo
Thursday, December 3
Sonoma County Fairgrounds
9:00am – 4:00pm
The Annual North Coast Wine Industry Expo (WIN Expo) is the largest trade show and conference focused on Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino and Lake counties, and is the 2nd largest wine industry show in North America. Established in 2012 by Wine Industry Network, WIN Expo is considered a must-attend event and has become an integral part of the North Coast wine industry, with more than 2,000 wine professionals attending each year.
The trade show features more than 250 exhibitors presenting the latest products and services available, along with a robust educational conference focusing on four distinct tracks — Winemaking & Production, Sales & Marketing, Strategy & Leadership, and Vineyard & Growers.
Use Code: SCW2026 to receive $30 off
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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!
