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2026 Annual Meeting

2026 LIVE Annual Meeting
The 2026 LIVE Annual Meeting was held virtually on April 1 and in person at The Allison Inn on April 2
Written by Isabelle Tobe
Published on Wednesday Jul 01, 2026

Thanks to all who attended our 2026 Annual Meeting. This year's meeting was held over two days: virtually on April 1st and in-person at The Allison Inn on April 2nd. Here are resources and presentation recordings from the event:
 

April 1 | Virtual Board Meeting 
Virtual board meeting held for members and the public to discuss membership, financial, and program updates, as well as changes to vineyard and winery standards for 2026 and updates from program partners. 
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April 2 | The Allison Inn
The second day of the LIVE Annual Meeting was held in person at The Allison on March 12th. Here are the slides, academic posters, and recordings from the in-person event:

Watersheds as the Foundation for Regenerative Land Design
Andrew Millison | Permaculture Designer, Oregon State University Instructor, & Documentary Videographer 
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Native Plants of the Pacific Northwest and Their Benefits
David James | Associate Professor of Entomology at Washington State University  View Slides
Linda Hardison | Assistant Professor (Research) at Oregon State University, Director of OregonFlora  View Slides
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The Underworld: Soil Biodiversity & Regenerative Farming Practices
Darcey Howard | Global Marketing Executive at Regenerative Organic Alliance
Garret Long | Soil Scientist and Director of Agriculture at Troon Vineyards
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Lightning in a Bottle: Branding and Marketing Panel
Moderated by Anna Maria Ponzi with panelists Bertony Faustin, Nori De Vega, and Judiaann Woo
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2026 Academic Poster Session
Each Annual Meeting, we host an academic poster session featuring presentations from students, university extension staff, community partners, & other scientific professionals showcasing cutting-edge research in sustainable winegrowing. This year’s session will be curated by Dr. Eleanor Gaines, Director of the Oregon Biodiversity Information Center at Portland State University within the Oregon State University’s Institute for Natural Resources. 

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2026 LIVE Annual Meeting Poster Session

Biodiversity-Focused Academic Poster Session

This year's biodiversity-focused was curated by Dr. Eleanor Gaines, Director of the Oregon Biodiversity Information Center at Portland State University within the Oregon State University’s Institute for Natural Resources.

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News Article

2026 Vineyard Standards Published

Please read carefully for a full list of changes, updates, and new policies for 2026 vineyard certification.

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