The Foundation's mission is to support and promote Napa Valley’s vineyard workers through education and professional development.
JOIN US NOVEMBER 10-12!
For more than a decade, CULTIVAR has been a signature program of the Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation, providing Napa County vineyard workers with a unique opportunity to deepen their technical expertise, strengthen leadership skills, and advance their careers.
This complimentary three-day Spanish-language conference brings vineyard professionals together for immersive learning, meaningful connection, and professional growth. Participants gain a deeper understanding of the "why" behind essential vineyard practices while developing practical leadership and workplace skills they can apply immediately.
Participants can customize their experience through breakout sessions aligned with their interests, while supervisors and emerging leaders benefit from dedicated leadership tracks designed to build confidence, strengthen communication, improve problem-solving, and prepare them for greater responsibility.
Sessions are led by experts from respected organizations and other leading industry partners, ensuring participants receive practical, relevant, and current knowledge from trusted professionals.
The event helps strengthen individual career pathways, build more effective teams, and support the continued success of Napa Valley's winegrowing community.
Attendance is complimentary for all Napa County vineyard workers.
Empowering English, math, financial, computer, and technology programs that lead to academic success, personal and professional growth, and community engagement.
Building community beyond the vineyard and classroom, family programs include events, workshops, seminars, and partner resources that foster a stronger, more inclusive Napa Valley community-at-large.
Fostering the next generation of Napa Valley farmers, mentorship opportunities focus on increased skill-building, self-investment, and expanding perspectives that lead to a promising career path and bright future.
Professional development that imparts essential leadership skills in decision-making, training, team building, collaboration, and communication, providing opportunities for career advancement, higher wages, and increased job satisfaction.
Essential skill-building programs focused on the latest viticultural advancements, sustainability, and environmental stewardship practices, vineyard technology and innovation, and safety training opportunities.
