Grown in Napa Valley Napa Valley Grapegrowers

In this episode, David Shew, the Napa County Fire Administrator, discusses his role and plant to create fire resilient landscapes. With the increasing severity of wildfires on the built environment there is a need now, more than ever, for proactive planning. They discuss the role of prescribed burns, the importance of collaboration between landowners and fire managers, and the need for more conversations about fire management strategies. David touches on the current fire season and the challe...

In this episode, organic dairy farmer, and keynote speaker at the July 25th Organic Winegrowing Conference, Albert Strauss of Straus Family Creamery, shares his journey into organic farming and the challenges faced by dairy farmers today. He shares insights that apply to grape growers on the importance of collaboration among farmers, as well as thoughts on the economics of organic products. In "Glass with a Grower," Jim Duane from Seavey Vineyard discusses his podcasting adventure...

In this episode, wine industry expert Rebecca Hopkins, rebeccahopkinswine.com, delves into the latest trends in wine sales and consumer drinking habits, shedding light on the intricacies of the three-tier system and its inherent challenges. She underscores the significance of community, maintaining business focus, forging strong customer connections, and staying informed with trustworthy news to help growers navigate the evolving market.In "Glass with a Grower," Matt Stornetta shares hi...

In our inaugural episode, we will cover what all growers are thinking about constantly right now, the weather; and what resources NVG provides to help work alongside Mother Nature.This episode is partially funded by the USDA Risk Management Agency grant. Please complete this two-question survey so that we can continue to receive grant funding for our educational programs.