Join us to discuss one of the most vital (but least sexy) aspects of vineyard management: Budgets.

One of the main resistances to phasing out glyphosate is increased labor and equipment costs. However, the costs of herbicides and fertilizers have risen dramatically, so increased labor demands can be offset by reduced supply chain purchases. In addition, leaders like Grgich Hills Estate have shown that regenerative organic farming can be cost-effective.

According to an analysis by Brotemarkle Davis & Co. LLP accounting firm, the average annual per acre cost of vineyard management in the Napa Valley is $14,800, with $3,800 in depreciation. At Grgich, they spend $11,000 per acre, with only $1,300 in depreciation due to the longer life of their vineyards.

Learn from regional leaders about the practical costs, challenges and benefits, and ROI of herbicide-free, organic, and regenerative vineyard management. And have the chance to try a few wines with an organic/regenerative story.

FULL AGENDA:

2:00 Introduction

Anna Brittain | Executive Director | Napa Green

2:05 Organic Vineyard Management in Varying Contexts & Conditions

Phil Coturri | Enterprise Vineyard Management & Winery Sixteen 600

2:30 The Financial Case for Regenerative Organic Viticulture

Bernat Sort Costa | Regenerative Organic Research Manager | Grgich Hills Estate

2:50 Cost-Benefit Analysis of Regenerative Ag

Axel Herrera Moreno, Postdoc, UC Davis Dept. of Land, Air & Water Resources

3:10 Break to pour wine

3:20 Dollars & Sense of Implementing Climate-Smart Viticulture

Moderator: Anna Brittain

Rebekah Wineburg | Winemaker | Quintessa

Brad Kurtz | Vineyard Director | Gloria Ferrer

Sarah Ferguson | CEO/Co-Founder | Ruetd

4:15 Wrap-up