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The Sustainable Ag Expo is presented by the Central Coast Vineyard Team and proudly sponsored by Oro Agri.
Note: The program is currently under development. Check back often for updates.
Take a look at this year's Exhibitors.
Monday, November 15
8:00 - 9:00 AM - Registration
9:00 AM - Opening Session: Emerging California Water Issues - Growing Pressure on Agriculture's Water Use
- Moderator: Kris O'Connor, Central Coast Vineyard Team
- Overview of Water Issues Facing California Agriculture: Daniel Merkley, Water Resources Government Affairs, California Farm Bureau Federation
- Changing Surface Water Pesticide Regulations: Patricia Matteson, California Department of Pesticide Regulation
- Water Quality Priorities for a New Agricultural Order: Central Coast Water Board Representative
11:30 AM - Lunch & Networking Break - Sponsored by California Organic Fertilizers, Inc.
1: 00 PM - Afternoon Breakouts
- Workshop: How to Develop a Nutrient Budget: Cliff Ohmart, Protected Harvest & Stan Grant, Progressive Viticulture
- Social Media: It's Not Just for Winemakers Any More: Philip Woodrow, Hahn Family Wines
2:00 PM - Trade Show & Break
2:15 PM - Afternoon Breakouts
- Workshop: Using the USDA 9-Step Process to Develop a Conservation Plan: Margy Lindquist, USDA NRCS
- What's Media Got To Do With It? Lynn Diehl, Lynn Diehl Media
3:15 PM - Trade Show & Break
3:30 PM - General Session: Agriculture's Role in Sustainable Communities: Healthy Soils & Healthy Water
- Moderator: Paul Crout, Westbridge Ag Industries
- Food Security, Climate Change, Emerging Markets - Agricultural Opportunities: Dave Henson, Occidental Arts & Ecology Center
- Ag Conservation From the Landscape & Watershed Perspective: Brian Leahy, California Department of Conservation
5:00 PM - Exhibitors' Showcase: A Wine and Hors d'oeuvres Reception
Tuesday, November 16
8:00 AM - Registration & Breakfast
9:00 AM - General Session: Laws & Regulations - Pesticides, Invasives, & Labor
- Moderator: Chris Cocchiaro, Paso Robles Wine Services
- The Dirt on New Soil Fumigant Regulations: Cindy Wire, United States Environmental Protection Agency
- Farm Labor Safety Regulations: George Daniels, Farm Employers Labor
- Invasive Species Laws & Updates: Robert Leavitt, California Department of Food & Agriculture
11:30 PM - Lunch (On Your Own)
1:00 PM - Afternoon Breakouts
Viticulture Breakout
- Moderator: Jon Winstead, Gallo Family Vineyards
- Varietal Influences on Vine Pathology: Kendra Baumbgartner, UC Davis
- Getting More With Less: Results from a Water Management Demonstration Project: Mark Greenspan, Advance Viticulture, LLC
Row Crop Breakout
- Farming, Food Safety & Conservation: Kathleen Robins, Central Coast Ag Water Quality Coalition; Lisa Lurie, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary; Afreen Malik, Ocean Mist Farms
3:15 PM - General Session: Saving Money, Reducing Impacts, & Communicating Honestly: Examples Beyond Agriculture
- Green Initiatives in the Entertainment Industry: Debbie Levin, Environmental Media Association
- The Social Side of Sustainability: What Consumers Are Looking For: Linda Gilbert, EcoFocus Worldwide
- Kimpton's Sustainability Initiatives: Conserving Resources, Saving Money: Emily Wines, Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants
