Grapevine Trunk Disease identification and Management; Vineyard Removal Process
November 19, 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Grapevine Trunk Disease identification and Management; Vineyard Removal Process
Date/Time: Wednesday November 19, 1-3pm
Venue: Zoom
1hr of CE credit available
Join us for the last IGGPRA grower seminar of 2025 on Zoom on Wednesday November 19 from 1-3pm. We have two timely presentations that you won't want to miss. Dr. Marcelo Bustamante, a Postdoctoral Scholar in the Department of Plant Pathology at UC Davis will present on identification and management of grapevine trunk disease for 1 hour of continuing education credit. Grapevine trunk disease is the main cause of vineyard decline and is an issue every grower should be actively addressing in any vineyard 10 years old or older.
Former IGGPRA Board of Directors member Linnea Smith, VPS Chief Operations Officer, will present the process of vineyard removal either for redevelopment or fallowing. Given the current issues in the wine business coupled with increasing farming costs, Paso Basin groundwater issues, and property values, vineyard removal has become a necessity for many growers. Come learn what it takes and what it is likely to cost to remove a vineyard on any terrain.
Speakers
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Marcelo Bustamante, grapevine trunk diseaseDr. Marcelo Bustamante is a Postdoctoral Scholar in the Department of Plant Pathology at the University of California, Davis. His research focuses on fungal diseases of grapevines and tree crops, emphasizing the epidemiology and management of trunk and canker diseases. Originally from Chile, he earned his Ph.D. in Plant Pathology from UC Davis in 2023 and his M.S. and B.S. in Agricultural Sciences from the University of Chile. Dr. Bustamante has authored over 20 peer-reviewed publications in journals such as Plant Disease and Phytopathologia Mediterranea. |
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Linnea Smith, vineyard removal processSince 2020 Linnea Smith has been Chief Operating Officer at Vineyard Professional Services, placing her at the helm of the farming and business operations. As a local leader and advocate for the Paso Robles wine industry and community at large, Linnea's responsibility over the VPS team and clients is focused on how best to represent and enhance fruit quality here on the Central Coast. |
As always, our seminars are FREE for Members (limit 2 people per membership) and just $30 per person for Guests. Feel free to invite other vineyard owners and managers that you think might be interested in the topics this month.
