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.

2026 CULTIVAR

Purpose-built for Napa County farmworkers and the world-class wine industry they power.

  • An economic update from industry leaders. Gaspar Roby, Rolando Sánchez, and Enrique Herrero on the current state of the wine economy.

  • Compliance training built in. 1.75 hours of Laws & Regulations CE credit and a Sexual Harassment & Bullying Prevention refresher.

  • A new course for supervisors. "How to Manage Your Safety Program," from Nicola Health and Safety.

  • A look at what's next in vineyard technology. Beckstoffer Vineyards' autonomous UV-C trial with Saga Robotics for disease management.

  • Leadership training with industry coaches: Gaby Alvarez, Mayra Hernandez, and Dr. Erika Powell on building high-trust teams.

Registration is limited to 8 per company. Complimentary for Napa County Farmworkers.

2026 Program Agendas

Full 3-day agenda - click your preferred language to view

Attendee Testimonials

  • "All presenters were very professional and subject-matter experts."

  • ​"Everything was great, and it was very important for us."

  • "I really enjoyed the group work. Understanding that each job has its own challenges, and that I am not the only one in the same boat, is helpful."   

CULTIVAR 2025 Presentations

Access the audio recordings and PowerPoint slides for all presentations from CULTIVAR 2025 via the YouTube Channel below.

CULTIVAR 2024 Presentations

Access the audio recordings and PowerPoint slides for all presentations from CULTIVAR 2024 via the YouTube Channel below.


CULTIVAR 2023 Presentations