What: The Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation hosts its 14th Annual Napa County Pruning Contest and continuing the tradition begun in 2014, will feature a Women’s Division. The county-wide competition highlights the quality, skill and speed of top Napa Valley vineyard pruners and contest winners are awarded cash prizes, tools and more.
Who: Many vineyards host their own competitions prior to the contest and send their most talented employees to compete against Napa’s top pruners in this cherished industry event. The Farmworker Foundation encourages employers to compensate contestants and match the prizes won. There is no entry fee for competitors.
When: Thursday, February 19, 11 a.m.; winners announced at approximately 1 p.m.
Where: Beringer Vineyards Gamble Ranch, 1299 State Lane, Yountville, CA.
More fun: A free Mexican-style lunch is provided by Compadres and served to contestants, who will be serenaded by festive music throughout the event.
Contest Supporters: A&J Vineyard Supply, California Grower Foundation, Crop Care Associates, Felco/Pygar USA, Green Valley Tractor, Kelly Maher Viticultural Services, Martinez Orchards, Michael Wolf Vineyard Services, Novavine Grapevine Nursery, Premiere Viticultural Services, Renteria Vineyard Management, Swanson Vineyards, Taddei Vineyards and Walsh Vineyards Management.
Click here for a look at photographs from last year’s Pruning Contest.
About the Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation:
Founded by the Napa Valley Grapegrowers in 2011, the mission of the Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation is to support and promote Napa Valley’s vineyard workers through education and professional development. The Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation is the only one of its kind in the United States, providing educational opportunities, advanced training programs, leadership and management classes, English literacy programs, and much more. To date, the Farmworker Foundation has offered education and professional development opportunities to more than 7,500 vineyard workers and their families.
For more information: www.napagrowers.org. Follow Napa Valley Grapegrowers on Facebook and Twitter.
