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2024
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March 21
2024 LIVE Annual Meeting
8:00AM - 2:00PM
We hope you can join us for our 2024 LIVE Annual Meeting coming up this March. As we did last year, this year's Annual Meeting will be held over two days: 
 
DAY 1 MARCH 20: Free Virtual Board Meeting & Updates. 

DAY 2 MARCH 21: In-Person Event at the Chehalem Cultural Center.
Enjoy a catered lunch, LIVE awards, and educational sessions led by Adam Rack & Keenan O'Hern of Revino, Anna Brittain of Napa Green, Patty Skinkis from OSU, and Eric Asimov of the New York Times. 

For more details and registration, visit our Annual Meeting Website
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August
August 13
Grape Field Day at S. Oregon Research & Extension Center
7:30AM - 2:00PM

Join us for our 2024 Grape Field Day on August 13th at #SORECOregonState. This year includes a visit to Troon Wines and presentations on cover cropping in regenerative viticulture, Grapevine Trunk Disease management, LAMP assay for Grapevine Red Blotch Disease, and ongoing research into impacts of vine smoke and protective coatings.

Register at beav.es/pM5 before August 6th for special early bird pricing of $20/per person! Link is also in our bio.

August 21
Grant Opportunity for Climate-Smart Viticultural Practices
10:00AM - 10:30AM

The Soil Inventory Project (TSIP, tsip.org) has been awarded a USDA Partnership for Climate Smart Commodities grant to facilitate implementation of regenerative agricultural practices on agricultural land in the United States. TSIP is currently seeking vineyards to implement climate-smart viticultural practices and measure the resulting soil carbon sequestration. TSIP has partnered with International Wineries for Climate Action to connect with members of sustainable winegrowing associations. The grant will provide funding for practice implementation and compensation for collecting soil samples on a per acre basis. Domestically owned vineyards growing wine grapes in California, Oregon, Washington, and New York are eligible to participate. Vineyards must be able to establish a Farm Service Agency number to receive funding through the grant. Funding is limited, meaning entry into the grant program will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Join us for an information session at 10 am (PT) on August 21st to learn more about the grant. We will discuss the requirements for becoming enrolled and receiving payment, practices that are funded, and any other questions you may have. 

On the Webinar: 

  • Kelsey Jensen – Associate Director, TSIP
  • Lowery Parker – Head of Grant Programs, TSIP
  • Arelle Oberlander – Vineyard Participants Project Manager, Sensiba
  • Julien Gervreau – Founding Board Member at IWCA, Sensiba
September
October
October 5
Acorn Volunteer Collection Day at Left Coast Cellars
12:00PM - 4:00PM

Come join us for a fun day of collecting and planting acorns at Left Coast Cellars! This event is a great opportunity to spend time in nature and learn about the importance of the Oregon white oak species. We'll provide all the necessary tools and guidance, so no experience is required. Just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to get your hands dirty!

Beverages and light snacks will be provided. Please register so we can have a headcount.

October 22
LIVE Inspection Open to Public
1:30PM - 3:30PM

We’re opening up a LIVE inspection for public viewing. Come learn about the LIVE Certification and watch a real inspection with our 3rd party inspectors.

Martha's Vineyard of Skamania County on October 22nd at 1:30PM. Meet in tasting room.

RSVP to isabelle@livecertified.org

October 27
Acorn Volunteer Collection Day at Left Coast Cellars
12:00PM - 4:00PM

Come join us for a fun day of collecting and planting acorns at Left Coast Cellars! This event is a great opportunity to spend time in nature and learn about the importance of the Oregon white oak species. We'll provide all the necessary tools and guidance, so no experience is required. Just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to get your hands dirty!

Pizza and beverages will be provided. Please register so we can have a headcount.

November
December
December 4
Webinar: Overview of LIVE Vineyard Reporting
10:00AM - 11:00AM

As a reminder, LIVE reporting for the vineyard certification is due on December 10th. The LIVE winery certification reporting is due February 10th and separate reporting webinar for the winery certification will be held in February. 

For those who are new to LIVE reporting or those who just need a refresher, please join us for a walkthrough of the LIVE reporting process for vineyard certification on December 4th at 10am PT.

Register Here

 
December 7
Dr. Patty Skinkis Vineyard Pruning Workshop
8:00AM - 12:00PM

What you will learn: Participants will learn about dormant pruning of grapevines, including plant physiology related to dormancy and the timing, intensity, and proper methods for dormant pruning. Focus will be placed on wine grape pruning and will include how to do both cane and spur pruning methods and how to prune mature and young vines. NOTE: The same concepts apply for all grapevine pruning, whether wine, table or juice grapes.

Schedule of the event: The event will start with a lecture on main campus to cover dormant plant physiology, pruning basics, and the methods involved in pruning and training vines (1 hour duration). The group will then travel to OSU's Woodhall Vineyard (45 min drive) for hands-on training of how to prune grapevines (2 hours).

Event Details & Registration