Grown in Napa Valley

In this episode of Grown in Napa Valley , host Caleb Mosley takes listeners on a journey through two critical aspects of Napa Valley’s wine industry: climate change and grower relations. First, Caleb sits down with Andrew Isaacs, a professor at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business and climate expert, to discuss the evolving challenges that climate change presents for grape growers. They explore h...

Harvest season is winding down in Napa Valley, and it's time to look ahead! In this episode of Grown in Napa Valley , our host, Caleb Mosley, Executive Director of the Napa Valley Grapegrowers, sits down with Tom Johnson from Kamprath Seed to explore how growers are preparing for next season with cover crops and soil health. Next, in our "Glass with a Grower" segment, we share a bot...

In this special episode we take you out into the field to explore two impactful programs: the Patrick Foley Fields of Opportunity Summer Mentorship Program and NVG’s Paso Adelante committee. First, we attend the Fields of Opportunity graduation, where 30 students completed an intensive 8-week summer mentorship. We heard firsthand from  students, their mentors, and special guests. Then, Cris Romero...

In this episode, Sander Scheer chats with us about the current state of the growing season and the expectations for the upcoming 2024 harvest. Sander shares an insider's look into vineyard operations, giving us a glimpse into the innovative techniques driving success at FARM Napa Valley . In "Glass with a Grower," Ashton Leutner stops by with a bottle of 2018 Continuum and shares in...

In this episode, David Shew, the Napa County Fire Administrator , discusses his role and plant to create fire resilient landscapes. With the increasing severity of wildfires on the built environment there is a need now, more than ever, for proactive planning. They discuss the role of prescribed burns, the importance of collaboration between landowners and fire managers, and the need for more conve...

In this episode, organic dairy farmer, and keynote speaker at the July 25th Organic Winegrowing Conference , Albert Strauss of Straus Family Creamery , shares his journey into organic farming and the challenges faced by dairy farmers today. He shares insights that apply to grape growers on  the importance of collaboration among farmers, as well as thoughts on the economics of organic products. In...

In this episode, wine industry expert Rebecca Hopkins, rebeccahopkinswine.com ,  delves into the latest trends in wine sales and consumer drinking habits, shedding light on the intricacies of the three-tier system and its inherent challenges. She underscores the significance of community, maintaining business focus, forging strong customer connections, and staying informed with trustworthy news to...

In our inaugural episode, we will cover what all growers are thinking about constantly right now, the weather; and what resources NVG provides to help work alongside Mother Nature. This episode is partially funded by the USDA Risk Management Agency grant.  Please complete this two-question survey so that we can continue to receive grant funding for our educational programs.  Support the show