PLACERVILLE, CA: The El Dorado Wine Grape Growers Association is pleased to announce Justin Guadagnolo of Mid Valley Agricultural Services as the guest speaker at the January 15, 2020 grape grower meeting. The meeting will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Placerville Veterans Hall located at 130 Placerville Dr., Placerville. There is no charge to attend and membership is not required.
Guadagnolo will discuss the latest approaches to pest control and vineyard health including new prevention and suppression fungicides for powdery mildew and how to supplement them with existing practices. This includes powdery mildew management in conventional, sustainable and organic farming practices. This disease is equally detrimental to organic and conventional vineyards. The growing use of bio stimulants in viticulture will also be discussed. These are catalytic agents that promote healthy growth of positive soil microorganisms.
There is no charge for grape growers, members of grower or winery organizations or the media to attend. For more information contact edwgga@gmail.com or Karen at 707-853-3025 and leave a message for a return call.
About Justin Guadagnolo
Justin is a licensed pest control advisor (PCA), holds a qualified applicator license (QAL) and is a certified crop advisor (CCA). He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from California State University Chico. Justin has over ten years of experience working in vineyards throughout the Sierra Nevada Foothills and works with vineyards as far south as Tuolumne and as far north as Grass Valley. He has been working at Mid Valley Ag Services for over fifteen years. Mid Valley Agricultural Services, Inc. is a full-service chemical and fertilizer retailer with multiple locations throughout Northern California. They are comprised of administration, operations, sales, and technical service departments.
