Speakers: 

Session 1: Biocontrol in the vineyard

• Which vineyard pests can be controlled by the augmentative release of natural enemies
• What natural enemies are commercially available to wine growers
• Experience from Robert Hall Winery: How to manage pests during the transition from conventional to organic cultivation and how this fits into their larger regenerative viticulture plan

Session 2: Release of natural enemies by drone

• Current limitations of manual beneficial insect and mite releases
• Opportunities and challenges of aerial biocontrol release
• Demonstration of an aerial biocontrol application

Continuing Education credit:

Benjamin Napoles will be here performing on the patio for our guests. Enjoy his music with a glass of wine, bite from the kitchen and lovely vineyard views.

Experience the jazz and soul inspired singer/songwriter style of Sherell Jane and Megan Steinke on our patio. Enjoy a glass of wine, a snack from our concert menu and the vineyard views. 

The Travis Brooks Band will be performing on the patio for our guests. Enjoy this singer/songwriter violinist while you sip a glass of wine and enjoy a bite from the kitchen. 

The Brass Factory will be performing on the patio for our guests. Enjoy this high energy group while you sip a glass of wine and enjoy a bite from the kitchen.