Past Events
April 2024 Seminar: Healthy Soils
April 17, 2024
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Healthy soil is a foundational element to any successful vineyard. Come learn from two local experts at this in-person seminar and learn how to test for, build, and maintain the ideal growing media to maximize wine grape quality and production.
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Pesticide Safety Train-the-Trainer Workshops
April 10, 2024 - April 11, 2024
By sending just one of your employees to this workshop, you are opening the door for all of your employees to be properly trained at any time. The workshop is in-person, free of charge, and lunch is provided. Only 25 spots per session.
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Fundraiser: Operation School Bell 2024
March 31, 2024
In 2022, Operation School Bell clothed approximately 2,375 children in the County. 475 of them came from Agriculture families. Here's your opportunity to help!
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March 2024 Seminar: Rodents and Pesticides
March 20, 2024
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
2024 already feeling a bit squirrely? We can help! Get your annual laws and regulations update in our March seminar.
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IGGPRA Annual Meeting and Elections 2024
February 24, 2024
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
IGGPRA Members are invited to attend the 2024 Annual Meeting on Saturday, February the 24th at California Coast Brewery on Railroad St. in Paso Robles. We will be serving dinner buffet style; with an entrée choice between Smoked Brisket and BBQ chicken. We will also vote. Be there!
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2024 Board Elections
February 8, 2024 - February 22, 2024
We need all members to vote for the 2024 open Board of Directors positions.
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January 2024 Seminar: Sustainable and Regenerative Farming, and the State Water Board's New Winery Order
January 17, 2024
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Our January Seminar will be on Zoom with speakers covering sustainable and regenerative farming plus the State Water Board's new winery order. Free for members! $30 for non-members. RSVP to get the Zoom link. This is an important alert! Learn from experts what these requirements are and how to get compliant.
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IGGPRA Merry Mixer 2023
December 6, 2023
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
IGGPRA Members - Join us for our annual Merry Mixer for food, fun, and wine! This is a potluck event and free for members but you must RSVP.
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November Seminar - From Soil Development to Highway 101
November 15, 2023
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join us IN-PERSON at Castoro Cellars to talk about future plans. Our speakers will talk about vineyard soil development, advances in grapevine trunk disease management, and the planned upgrades to the Highway 101 Corridor.
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Harvest Hoedown 2023
September 23, 2023
6:00 - 10:00 PM
It's time to celebrate together! It's the IGGPRA Annual Harvest Hoedown. Let's enjoy some live music, great BBQ, and, of course, wine!
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Paso Robles Agriculture Safety Training
August 29, 2023
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
IGGPRA is pleased to be part of the first annual Paso Robles Agri-Safe Training featuring essential Cal/OSHA required safety training courses for all vineyard workers - FREE!!!
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Harvest Preparation, Current Wine Grape Market Conditions, and Winery Expectations
August 16, 2023
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join us IN PERSON at Castoro Cellars for a presentation on grape and wine testing services followed by a panel discussion with grower reps, winemakers, and a grape brokerage.
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Vineyard Insect Pests on the Central Coast
July 19, 2023
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Learn more about vineyard insect pests on the Central Coast including leafhoppers, mealy bugs, and spider mites - plus, we'll talk about best practices for their control.
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Paso Robles Groundwater Basin Sustainability Plan Update
June 21, 2023
1:00PM
Get the latest regarding the status of the Paso Groundwater Sustainability Plan from local experts Blaine Reely, PhD, PE, Director, Groundwater Sustainability, County of San Luis Obispo and Brent Burchett, Executive Director, San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau.
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In-Field Demonstration of Mechanical Weed Knives and Under Vine Cultivation
May 24, 2023
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us for a LIVE and IN-PERSON demonstration of mechanical weed knives and under vine cultivation at P&R Vineyard in Paso Robles.
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May Member Mixer
May 21, 2023
4:30 - 7:30 PM
We want to see you! Our next Member Mixer will be on Sunday, May 21st from 4:30 - 7:30 PM at the Four Sisters Ranch and Winery (2995 Pleasant Rd., San Miguel). To make it a true fiesta, we'll be serving up some delicious Mexican food and a Mariachi band will be performing live!
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May Seminar: Ag Order 4.0 Compliance
May 3, 2023
1:00 PM
Learn the latest on Ag Order 4.0 compliance. Find out how to navigate the confusing world of Ag Order 4.0 from experts at IGGPRA's special virtual seminar on May 3, 2023 beginning at 1:00 PM on Zoom. No DPR CE units are offered for this event.
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Mildew Control and Irrigation Strategies
April 19, 2023
1:00PM
Learn how to identify and control powdery mildew in the vineyard and earn 1 hour of DPR CE credit. Then, learn how to manage irrigation for optimal results through the growing cycle, and get the latest updates on the CA Department of Food and Agriculture’s State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) grants.
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Operation School Bell
March 31, 2023
Call to Action:
Support Operation School Bell to cloth children of agricultural workers in northern San Luis Obispo County!
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Ground Squirrel Control & Laws & Regulations Update
March 15, 2023
1:00PM-3:00PM
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Annual Meeting & Board of Directors Election
February 24, 2023
5:30PM
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IGGPRA Member Signs Available for Purchase
December 30, 2022
$25 to purchase and pick up in Paso Robles
$10 for shipping per sign
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Merry Mixer
December 7, 2022
Please join us for our Merry Mixer! This event is free for members, but please RSVP.
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Current Issues in Winemaking
November 16, 2022
1:00PM-2:30PM
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Harvest Hoedown
September 24, 2022
Get on your dancing boots and come celebrate the harvest!
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August Seminar - Grower Success Roundtable
August 17, 2022
Growers will collaborate and discuss key vineyard issues, led by industry leaders.
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Order Your IGGPRA Sweatshirt (or have a pre-ordered one shipped here)
August 1, 2022
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July Seminar: Vineyard Insects & Nematodes
July 20, 2022
Dr. Karl Lund, UCCE Viticulture Advisor and soil pest expert, will be advising growers on nematodes and phylloxera in the vineyard.
Sean Moralos from Nutrien Ag will be discussing insect pests.
2 Hours of Continuing Education Units from DPR Approved!
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Summer Solstice Mixer
June 25, 2022
5:30PM-9:30PM
Come enjoy fellowship, food and fun with fellow wine industry members.
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May Seminar In the Vineyard: Shoot Thinning & Fire Prevention
May 18, 2022
12:00PM-2:00PM
Octavio Garcia will demonstrate the essentials of shoot thinning. Cal Fire will be talking with growers about fire prevention on the ranch.
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April Seminar: Weed Control + Laws & Regs
April 20, 2022
1:00PM-2:30PM
2 hours of DPR CEUs Applied for
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WiVi Returns in 2022!
March 30, 2022
9am - 6pm
WiVi Central Coast, a one-day conference and tradeshow featuring sessions by top industry leaders on regional viticulture, enology and DTC topics, will be held on Wednesday, March 20, 2022 at the Paso Robles Events Center.
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March Seminar
March 16, 2022
1:00PM-2:30PM
We we will covering a lot of ground at the March Seminar:
Ag Order 4.0
Frost Mitigation
Rootstock Selections for the Central Coast
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Annual Membership Meeting & Board of Directors Election
February 26, 2022
5:30PM-8:00PM
Register for our Annual Meeting & Dinner, view the Agenda, and Vote for the 2022-2023 Board of Directors.
LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS MONDAY, FEB. 21ST
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Seminar Feedback Survey
January 20, 2022 - February 3, 2022
Let us know what you'd like to learn about in the 2022 Seminar Series!
Select, "Read More" to complete a short 3 question survey.
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Pruning Demonstration
January 19, 2022
12:00PM - 1:45PM
Meet us in the vineyard for some pruning!
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Merry Mixer
December 16, 2021
5:30PM - 7:30PM
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November Seminar
November 17, 2021
1:00PM - 2:30PM
Its fall and so its time to talk winter weather, buttoning up the vineyard, and soil health!
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Harvest Hoedown!
September 25, 2021
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Tickets on sale now!
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Special Presentation: CDFA Healthy Soils
September 22, 2021
1:00PM
How to participate in the CDFA Healthy Soils Program.
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August Seminar: Intro to Vineyard Management
August 18, 2021
1:00PM - 2:30PM
Evaluating Your Vineyard for Future Vintages - Jason Yeager, Scotlyn Vineyards
Irrigation Monitoring Options - Jacob Moreno, Irrometer
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July Seminar: Laws Update & The Future of Ag Water in Paso Robles
July 21, 2021
1:00PM - 2:30PM
1 Hr of DPR Continuing Education
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June Seminar: Vertebrate and Powdery Mildew Controls
June 16, 2021
1:00PM - 2:30PM
1 Hour of DPR Continuing Education Credits Approved
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May Seminar: Vineyard Insect Pests, Equipment Maintenance
May 19, 2021
1:00PM - 2:30PM
Dr. Costello, Entomologist from Cal Poly, will review identification and control of our key vineyard insect pests. Eric Steiger, Fleet Manager & Mechanic, will review what small growers should be doing to maintain common farm equipment and provide resources.
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April Seminar: Grape Market Update, Underground Growing Challenges
April 21, 2021
1:00PM - 2:30PM
2020 and 2021 are shaping up to be very distinct vintages and the business of selling grapes is just one example. Please join us Wednesday, April 21st to get the annual industry update from one of IGGPRA’s most popular speakers, Audra Cooper. Linnea Smith will discuss strategies for successfully growing grapes in challenging calcareous soils and with poor water quality.
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March Seminar: Irrigation Optimization in the Vineyard
March 17, 2021
1:00PM - 2:30PM
*Franklin Gaudi from Cal Poly's Irrigation Training and Research Center will be discussing drip system uniformity and how to maximize efficiency of your systems.
*Mark Greenspan of Advanced Viticulture in Sonoma, CA will be discuss plant water relationships.
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Annual Meeting and Board Election - Zoom meeting
February 24, 2021
6pm - 7pm
We will miss sharing dinner with you this year! Instead, we have a gift for you!
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February Seminar: Weed Management & Replanting Success
February 17, 2021
1:00PM - 2:30PM
Dr. Scott Steinmaus will teach us all about weed management and sprayer calibration. Mindy Allen will be giving advice on how to keep those replants alive when planted next to established vines.
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January Virtual Seminar (Grafting & Grapevine Trunk Diseases)
January 20, 2021
1:00PM - 2:30PM
January's seminar will cover trunk diseases and grafting! Join us on Zoom!
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November Virtual Seminar: Soil Amendments and Weather Forecasting
November 18, 2020
1:00PM - 2:30PM
Learn how to properly read a soil analysis report. We will also be discussing soil amendment procurement and application.
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October Virtual Seminar: Diagnosing Soil Issues in the Vineyard
October 21, 2020
1:00PM - 2:30PM
DIAGNOSING SOIL ISSUES IN THE VINEYARD
Come hear Steve Vierra, Certified Professional Soil Scientist, talk about the proper ways to evaluate and diagnose soil related issues in the vineyard. With 20 years as a Soil Scientist and Vineyard Manager on the Central Coast, he is has surveyed hundreds of soils in Paso Robles.
SMOKE TAINT AND CROP INSURANCE
Does smoke taint have you confused on where to go to next? Field Gibson, VP of DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance Brokers will be giving an update on crop insurance issues specific to smoke taint claims. You won't want to miss this!
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DINE OUT DOWNTOWN
September 24, 2020
5:30 - 8:30 PM
THIS IS A MEMBERS ONLY EVENT. TO PURCHASE TICKETS, PLEASE LOG IN
We can't have our traditional Harvest Hoedown, but that doesn't mean we can't celebrate harvest anyway!
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August Online Seminar
August 19, 2020
1:00PM - 2:30PM
Erin Amaral will speak about controlling birds, gophers, & squirrels in the vineyard.
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Grape Sales Virtual Roundtable Discussion
July 29, 2020
1:00PM - 2:00PM
A collaborative grape sales strategy discussion among IGGPRA growers, industry professionals, & board members.
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July 15 Seminar
July 15, 2020
1 - 2:30 pm
Get ready for this one! Let's ZOOM together...
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June 17th virtual seminar
June 17, 2020
1 - 2:30 pm
Join us on June 17, for the next installment of IGGPRA’s 2020 grower seminar series. The June seminar will offer 1.0 hours of CEU credit in the “other” category.
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May Zoom Seminar
May 20, 2020
1-2:30pm
This “virtual” seminar will offer 1.5 hours of CEU credits—so important to all of us Private Applicators, PCAs, or QALs. Subjects include:
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IGGPRA seminar hosted on Zoom
April 15, 2020
1 pm
Join us for this free online seminar!
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WiVi coming March 25 - Discount tickets for IGGPRA members!
March 25, 2020
All Day
WiVi Central Coast, a one-day conference and tradeshow featuring sessions by top industry leaders on regional viticulture, enology and DTC topics, will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at the Paso Robles Events Center.
This premier wine and viticulture symposium and trade show is now the largest wine industry event south of San Francisco, WiVi boasts 45,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space with nearly 200 exhibits and hundreds of new products, product demonstrations, educational seminars and networking opportunities for winemakers, grape growers, winery owners and managers.
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Seminar #2
March 18, 2020
Seminar Cancelled
We will schedule a makeup seminar in the months ahead.
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Wine Country BBQ and Annual Meeting
February 26, 2020
5:30 - 8:00 PM
Let's get together at the Park Ballroom, downtown Paso Robles, eat some BBQ, drink some wine together and elect the new Board of Directors!
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Seminar - Jan 2020
January 15, 2020
1-4 pm
Vineyard Economics in a Challenging Business Environment
Castoro Cellars, Paso Robles
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MERRY HOLIDAY MIXER
December 10, 2019
6 PM TO 8 PM
See you at Croad Vineyards December 10th!!
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2019-20 Rain Projections and Models
November 20, 2019
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: J. Lohr Winery
6169 Airport Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446
A seminar you don't want to miss!
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Putting the Vines to Sleep and Winter Activities
October 16, 2019
Hard to imagine but winter is in fact approaching, thus making fall a critically important time to assess vineyard health and plan for next year. Join us for Seminar #7 of IGGPRA’s 2019 practical grape growing series earn 1 CEU “other” credit and get the latest regarding trunk disease and vineyard floor management. Dave Haggmark from Wonderful Nursery to tell us about plant stock availability and Associate Member Field Gibson to talk about crop insurance.
Don’t miss the latest in IGGPRA’s 2019 Seminar Series following the annual growing cycle! Join your friends at IGGPRA’s Seminar #7.
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Harvest Hoedown
September 21, 2019
6 - 10 PM
The biggest little party of the year! You won't want to miss it!
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Growing Cycle: Preparing for Harvest: Grape Test Before You Harvest
August 21, 2019
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: J Lohr
1.5 CEU credits
Subject matter you may not know that you should know!
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The Growing Cycle: Irrigation, Vine Nutrition, Pest Management
July 17, 2019
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Veraison is rapidly approaching! What to expect this year and how to deal with it for the best harvest results.
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Summer in the Vineyard
June 19, 2019
1-4 pm
What's going on in your vineyard?
What's going on in the market?
Join us and stay ahead of the curve!
I CEU credit.
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Wednesday Wine Down
May 29, 2019
Dinner, Blind Wine Tasting Contest, Wine Bingo and more! At Castoro Cellars, Templeton.
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Bloom Time Updates
April 17, 2019
1 – 4 p.m.
Stay informed and earn a valuable Laws & Regs CEU at IGGPRA’s May seminar.
1 Laws & Regs CEU Applied for
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MARCH INTO SPRING
March 20, 2019
1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Get your vineyard and winery ready for spring and earn a continuing education credit at IGGPRA’s March seminar.
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Wine Country BBQ and Annual Meeting
February 27, 2019
5:30 - 8 pm
This is the Annual Business Meeting which includes the election of members to the IGGPRA Board.
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2019 Practical Grape Growing Seminar Series I - Pruning
February 9, 2019
1-3 pm
Pruning Seminar - speakers and demonstration
St. Hilaire Vineyard, 1950 El Pomar Drive
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Merry Mixer
November 29, 2018
5:30 - 7:30
Check map below for directions to Croad Vineyard
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November Seminar
November 21, 2018
1 pm to 4 pm
Castoro Meeting Room next to Tasting Room
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October Seminar
October 17, 2018
1:00 PM-4:00 PM
It's Nursery Time
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Harvest Hoedown
September 30, 2018
6-10 PM
Tri-Tip BBQ, Live music by the Mother Corn Shuckers, Pie Baking Contest, Wine Walk and more. At the Loading Chute Creston, CA.
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August Seminar
August 15, 2018
1:00 PM-4:00 PM
Come to IGGPRA’s August seminar and find out how weather can affect grape chemistry, get the latest market update, and hear about label updates on products you may need to use this fall. You can also earn a continuing education unit.
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July Seminar
July 18, 2018
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3rd Annual CHILI COOKOFF - NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED
June 10, 2018
5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Whether you enjoy making chili, or just eating it, you won’t want to miss the 3rd Annual Chili Cookoff. You’ll get to taste some great chili, enjoy local wines and light bites prepared by the Culinary Arts Academy while grooving to the country rock sounds of local favorite, Tennessee Jimmy. All of this and more will take place at the beautiful Terra Vineyards.
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May Seminar
May 16, 2018
1:00-4:00 PM
J. Lohr Vineyards and Wines
6169 Airport Road
Paso Robles, CA 93446
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March Seminar
March 14, 2018
1:00 - 4:00
March Into Spring – Session two of the IGGPRA 2018 eight-part Practical Wine Grape Growing Series will be held March 14, at 1:00 p.m. at J. Lohr Vineyards and Wines located at 6169 Airport Road in Paso Robles, Calif.
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Spaghetti Western Annual Meeting & Mixer
February 16, 2018
5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Back by popular demand. The 2018 Annual Meeting will be presented in wild, wild west fashion. In addition to the annual update and board elections, there will be a spaghetti dinner prepared by Chef Charles Paladin, an Italian Wine Varietal Shoot-Out and more. Watch for more details coming soon.
This is a member-only mixer and meeting.
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2018 Practical Grape Growing Seminar - Pruning & Planning
January 17, 2018
1:00-4:00 PM
IGGPRA will kick off its 2018 Practical Grape Growing Seminar Services with “Pruning & Planning: Starting the growing season right.” The meeting will feature pruning demonstrations for head-trained and trellised vines, and important things you need to know about crop insurance. The deadline to apply for crop insurance is January 31, 2018 so don’t miss this great opportunity to find out what you need to know before the deadline passes.
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Holiday Member Merry Mixer
November 30, 2017
5:30 p.m.
Get into the spirit at the IGGPRA holiday mixer. Enjoy appetizers, great wine and networking at the beautiful Croad Vineyard & Winery.
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IGGPRA Educational Seminar - November
November 8, 2017
1pm - 4pm
The Independent Grape Growers of the Paso Robles Area (IGGPRA) will host the eight in a series of eight seminars in 2017 for grape growers in and around San Luis Obispo County.
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Tribute to Richard Sauret
October 25, 2017
4:00pm
Please join us to celebrate the life and accomplishments of our President Emeritus Richard Sauret.
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IGGPRA Educational Seminar - October
October 19, 2017
2 pm to 5 pm
The Independent Grape Growers of the Paso Robles Area (IGGPRA) will host the seventh in a series of eight seminars in 2017 for grape growers in and around San Luis Obispo County.
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IGGPRA Educational Seminar - September
September 20, 2017
1pm - 4pm
The Independent Grape Growers of the Paso Robles Area (IGGPRA) will host the sixth in a series of eight seminars in 2017 for grape growers in and around San Luis Obispo County.
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Harvest Hoedown 2017
August 5, 2017
6:00 pm - 8 pm
Celebrate the onset of harvest at the third annual Harvest Hoedown at The Loading Chute in Creston, California. There will be a baking contest, and wine walk with great prizes, along with a Tri-Tip and chicken BBQ with all the fixin's.
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IGGPRA Educational Seminar at J. Lohr Vineyards
July 19, 2017
1:00-4:00pm
The Independent Grape Growers of the Paso Robles Area (IGGPRA) will host the fifth in a series of eight seminars in 2017 for grape growers in and around San Luis Obispo County.
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IGGPRA Educational Seminar at Castoro Cellars
June 21, 2017
1:00-4:00
The Independent Grape Growers of the Paso Robles Area (IGGPRA) will host the fourth in a series of eight seminars in 2017 for grape growers in and around San Luis Obispo County.
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May Educational Seminar
May 17, 2017
1:00 - 4:00
Grape growers in and around the Central Coast are invited to attend the third of an eight-part seminar series hosted by the Independent Grape Growers of the Paso Robles Area (IGGPRA) on May 17. Attendees who are Private Applicators or PCA's can receive up to two hours of continuing education credit.
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Chili Cook-off - 2017
April 30, 2017
4 pm - 8 pm
Time to get the Chili going!
Registration is now open
Discounted ticket pricing ends Monday, April 24, 2017 at 5:00 p.m.
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IGGPRA Educational Seminar at La Quinta
March 22, 2017
1 pm - 4 pm
The Independent Grape Growers of the Paso Robles Area (IGGPRA) will host the third in a series of eight seminars in 2017 for grape growers in and around San Luis Obispo County.
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WiVi Central Coast
March 15, 2017
7:00am-4:00pm
Stop by and visit IGGPRA's booth #327 in the Paso Robles Event Center
Annual Meeting & Spaghetti Western Member Mixer
February 23, 2017
5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Saddle up your pony and come to the IGGPRA 2017 Spaghetti Western Annual Meeting at Castoro Cellars sponsored by Coastal Tractor. Don your boots and hats and bring your favorite, local wine varietal to participate in the Italian Wine Shoot out. Chef Charlie will be serving up the grub so all you have to bring is your wine and wine glasses. The rest of the nitty-gritty is down below.
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February Board of Directors Meeting
February 2, 2017
5:00 - 7:00
Call 805-591-4204 for more info, such as meeting location
Practical Grape Growing - January Seminar
January 18, 2017
1:00pm - 3:30pm
The Independent Grape Growers of the Paso Robles Area (IGGPRA) has announced that it will host a series of eight seminars in 2017 for grape growers in and around San Luis Obispo County. The first of these seminars will be held on January 18.
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