A workshop about the production, soil health, and climate benefits of integrating sheep into the vineyard. Hear from Wine Country farmers, as well as university and extension specialists.

When:  Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at  8:30 am – 3:00 pm

Where:  Napa Valley College, Student Activity Center, 2277 Napa-Vallejo Highway, Napa, CA 94558 (see map)

Cost:  $25.00/person, includes lunch and refreshments. Buy your tickets here.

Agenda:

• Learn about the benefits of sheep grazing on soil health and vineyard floor management, and how sheep are managed around the grape production cycle.
• Learn about sheep health, physiology, and management.
• Learn how vineyard managers in Napa and Mendocino Counties have used sheep in their vineyards.
• Learn how shepherds and ranchers provide grazing services to vineyards.
• Learn about a new project that seeks to understand how sheep-vineyard systems may be utilized to increase soil health and soil organic carbon while providing multiple production benefits.

Speakers:

• Amélie Gaudin, UC Davis, Assistant Professor of Agroecology
• Dave Koball, Noble Vineyard Management, Director of Viticulture
• Glenn McGourty, UC Cooperative Extension, County Director & Viticulture Advisor
• Kari Flores, Robert Sinskey Vineyards, Farming Operations Manager
• Kelsey Brewer, UC Davis, Graduate Student
• Miguel Garcia, Napa County RCD, Sustainable Agriculture Program Manager
• Robert and Jaime Irwin, Kaos Sheep Outfit, Owners
• Stephanie Larson, UC Cooperative Extension, County Director & Livestock Range Management Advisor

Questions? Contact Miguel at miguel@naparcd.org or 707-690-3122.