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Upcoming Event: The Sonoma County Winegrowers Gen Now Social

Upcoming Event: The Sonoma County Winegrowers Gen Now Social

We’re excited to invite young professionals to our GenNow Social! Join fellow professionals from Sonoma County’s agriculture, viticulture, wine, and hospitality industries for an evening of networking, conversation, and community. Hosted at the Sonoma County Winegrowers' office, this is a great opportunity to connect with peers, expand your network, and meet others who are passionate about our loc

  July 27 Read more
Spanish Language Pre-Harvest Safety: Train-the-Trainer Workshop

Spanish Language Pre-Harvest Safety: Train-the-Trainer Workshop

Harvest season is just around the corner! AVW members are invited to share this valuable Spanish-language Pre-Harvest Safety: Train-the-Trainer workshop with their vineyard supervisors and crew leaders...

  June 29 Read more
WSET Level 3 by Commonwealth Wine School - Advanced Certification Program

WSET Level 3 by Commonwealth Wine School - Advanced Certification Program

The Level 3 course is one of the most globally-recognized achievements in the wine industry, geared towards wine professionals or people interested in entering the wine industry...

  May 7 Read more
Here’s What the Emerging Leaders Program Actually Looks Like

Here’s What the Emerging Leaders Program Actually Looks Like

We wanted to share a little more about the Emerging Leaders Program before seats fill up. This is the only cohort we're running in 2026, so if you have someone who's ready to step up, now is the time...

  April 28 Read more
Family Winemakers of CA to Host Social Media Workshop in Healdsburg

Family Winemakers of CA to Host Social Media Workshop in Healdsburg

Family Winemakers of California invites winery teams and small business owners to a hands-on Sonoma County Social Media Workshop, taking place Wednesday, May 27, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Smith Story Wines at Bacchus Landing...

  April 9 Read more
Wine Women Scholarship Window Is Now Open!

Wine Women Scholarship Window Is Now Open!

We are proud to share that WINE WOMEN’s Scholarship Program is open for 2026...

  March 4 Read more
Orange County Wine Society Awards $50,375 in Scholarships for 2026–27, Surpassing $1 Million Milestone

Orange County Wine Society Awards $50,375 in Scholarships for 2026–27, Surpassing $1 Million Milestone

The Orange County Wine Society (OCWS) is proud to announce $50,375 in scholarship donations for the 2026–2027 academic year...

  February 9 Read more
Napa Valley Wine Academy & Washington State Wine Commission Partner to Launch Washington Wine Learning Platform

Napa Valley Wine Academy & Washington State Wine Commission Partner to Launch Washington Wine Learning Platform

At the core of the platform will be a flagship Introduction to Washington Wines course...

  February 3 Read more
Boost Your Career with Essential Compliance Training from Wine Compliance Alliance

Boost Your Career with Essential Compliance Training from Wine Compliance Alliance

Whether you’re a cellar manager, compliance coordinator, winemaker, or administrative staff tasked with reporting duties, understanding federal and state compliance requirements not only protects your winery but also strengthens your professional skillset...

  January 26 Read more
UC Davis Wine Executive Program: From Grape to Table

UC Davis Wine Executive Program: From Grape to Table

The World's Premier Wine Industry Executive Education Program will take place March 23 - 26, 2026 in Davis, CA...

  January 19 Read more
Napa County Farm Bureau’s Continuing Education Class Series

Napa County Farm Bureau’s Continuing Education Class Series

Napa County Farm Bureau Foundation and the Napa County Ag Commissioner's Office present our 14th Annual Vineyards & Wineries Continuing Education Class Series...

  December 5, 2025 Read more
WISE Launches “Rising Star” Scholarships to Elevate the Next Generation of DTC Wine Leaders

WISE Launches “Rising Star” Scholarships to Elevate the Next Generation of DTC Wine Leaders

WISE continues its commitment to helping winery professionals grow through hands-on education, coaching, and certification.

  November 11, 2025 Read more
Master Wine Stability and Shelf Life

Master Wine Stability and Shelf Life

A wine’s journey doesn’t end with the finish of the alcoholic fermentation. It depends on stability, quality and longevity.

  November 11, 2025 Read more
Wine, Stars, and Education with Ryan Avery Follensbee

Wine, Stars, and Education with Ryan Avery Follensbee

n this episode of the YC and You (YCNU) podcast, hosts Cadu Medina and Michael Grady sit down with Ryan Avery Follensbee, Director of Viticulture and Enology at Yavapai College’s Southwest Wine Center...

  October 17, 2025 Read more
Introducing the New UT Viticulture Team

Introducing the New UT Viticulture Team

University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture is introducing a new and expanded team of professionals to serve this increasingly important part of agriculture in the Volunteer State...

  October 10, 2025 Read more