Integrated Pest Management MeetingsÂ
Russian River Valley IPM Meetings
July 16th 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Sonoma County Winegrowers Office
3245 Guerneville Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Facilitator: Sandy Valera, Grow West
*Please note these meetings are held outside in the vineyard, please bring your own chairs.*
Alexander Valley IPM Meetings
July 17th 10:00 am – 11:30 pm
Hoot Owl Vineyards
8197 Highway 128, Healdsburg CA, 95448
Facilitator: Armon Azevedo, Wilbur Ellis & Junior Macias HOCV AVV
If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to: info@sonomawinegrape.org
Sonoma County Farm Fest
Sunday, July 20th, 2025
11:00 am – 4:00 pmÂ
Location:Â Olympia’s Valley Estate – 1051 Walker Rd, Petaluma, CA 94952
Experience the Best of Sonoma County Agriculture: Farm Fest is back—and you’re invited to spend a summer Sunday celebrating everything that makes Sonoma County agriculture so special. Set amid the beautiful surroundings of Olympia’s Valley Estate, Farm Fest is a day of family fun, local flavor, and hands-on discovery. Whether you’re a lifelong resident or first-time visitor, this is your chance to connect with the farmers, ranchers, and makers who grow and produce the food we all enjoy.
2025 Grower BBQ
This year’s Grower BBQ is all about bringing our grower community and partners together to enjoy great company, delicious wine, and food. It’s a wonderful opportunity to catch up, share stories, and celebrate the relationships that help our industry grow. There won’t be any formal programming—just time to connect before harvest. More event details soon!
Thursday, August 14th, 2025
11:00 am – 3:00 pmÂ
Location:Â
Hoot Owl Creek Vineyards Picnic Grounds:Â 8400 Highway 128, Alexander Valley, CA
Free Wildfire Safety & Preparedness Training
Wednesday, August 20th, 2025
Location: Sonoma County Farm Bureau 3589 Westwind Blvd, Santa Sosa, CA
The Sonoma County Farm Bureau is hosting Wildfire Safety & Preparedness class free to all attendees. If members wish to obtain an Ag Access pass, the first step is to complete this certification course. Topics include fire line hazards, wildland personal protective equipment, entrapment avoidance, vegetation management, traffic patterns, and other essential fire topics. Attendee’s Full Registration Name must match personal identification card for Certificate to complete class certification process.
Date: Wednesday, August 20th
Spanish language class: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
English language class:  1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Cost: Free of charge, limit 50 attendees per course
Ag Access Passes are obtained from the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office and provide property access in an evacuation zone during a wildfire event. The Pass is valid for 42 months, and each individual requesting access will be required to have a pass.
For more details regarding the Ag Access Program, please visit the County of Sonoma Department of Agriculture, Weights & Measures website: sonomacounty.ca.gov/awm/agaccess
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!
