About

Keeping up to date with the latest sustainable winegrowing practices can be hard...but it doesn't have to be.

Arising from a small grower group’s desire to educate and guide themselves towards sustainable winegrowing practices, Vineyard Team has become an internationally recognized leader in the sustainability movement.

Since 1994, the 501(c)-3 non-profit has served its membership of farmers, winemakers, and industry partners by creating an educational network with the leadership of its staff and board of directors to help growers save resources and money, all while cultivating valuable relationships.

Our educational resources and opportunities include Tailgate meetings, the Sustainable Winegrowing podcast, online courses and the Sustainable Ag Expo. Our SIP Certified program is a third-party verified sustainable certification for vineyards, wineries, and wines.

Vineyard Team's Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship

Investing in the next generation.

Higher education is important to many students but paying for college can be challenging. The Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship makes higher education investments in the children of California's vineyard and winery workers. The majority of awardees are the first in their family to attend college. First-generation students have more barriers when it comes to attaining higher education – they cannot ask their parents how to navigate the system, budgets are often tight, and they can feel guilty for leaving their families. This funding helps students and their families achieve their dream of becoming a college graduate and pursuing a professional career.

More Than a Scholarship

Because our goal is college success, the program includes multi-year scholarships to trade, two-, or four-year schools plus a graduation bonus. We also provide a dedicated mentor to support the students throughout their collegiate careers. With the help of our community, we can transform lives by increasing graduation rates and developing a qualified workforce that will contribute to their communities.