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Scholarships for Winery and Vineyard Employees

2/10/2023

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Napa Valley Community Foundation (NVCF) has established the Robert Alexander Scott Scholarship Fund, which will make its first scholarship awards this year and memorializes Robert Alexander Scott (Alex).  The scholarship is made possible by contributions of the family of Mr. Scott and those of his colleagues at Scott Laboratories. The Petaluma-based Scott Laboratories is a major supplier of goods and services to the North American wine industry.

The scholarship awards will support entry-level or non-supervisory vineyard and winery workers seeking to advance their careers, regardless of county residency.  Scholarships support study toward a certificate or an associate degree in viticulture or enology at one of the following colleges: Napa Valley College, Santa Rosa Junior College, Allan Hancock College, Cuesta College, Walla Walla Community College or Umpqua Community College.  Children and spouses/partners of eligible employees may also apply.

“Alex worked at Scott Laboratories from 2005 until his death in 2021. During his career, Alex developed a concern that the industry should commit itself to the welfare of those who work in it.  In particular, he wanted to help people to help themselves move up the ladder,” noted his father, Bruce Scott.

Obtaining some formal education is key to advancing your career, explained Gustavo Avina, “Receiving my viticulture certification from Napa Valley College was an important step in my career. When I began, I was a regular vineyard worker and now I am the Viticulture Director for Pine Ridge Vineyards. Education is very important if you want a better position at work.”

Ellen Drayton, who oversees scholarships at Napa Valley Community Foundation, added, “We are very excited about the opportunities that the Robert Alexander Scott scholarship affords our hardworking wine industry employees. Our scholarship portfolio, which is the largest in the Valley, is growing each year to include more vocational training opportunities to boost our local workforce.”

The Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation is assisting NVCF with its efforts to get the scholarship in front of as many eligible workers as possible. The Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation was founded on the principle that education is fundamental to success: it is limitless; provides a high return on investment; and once attained, can never be taken away. The Robert Alexander Scott Scholarship puts opportunity within reach for farmworkers and their families.” said Sonya DeLuca, Farmworker Foundation Interim Executive Director.

​The deadline to apply for the Robert Alexander Scott Scholarship is March 6, 2023
, apply at https://bit.ly/ScottScholarship.
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The Farmworker Foundation Financial Literacy Series

4/1/2022

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Take advantage of these valuable Spanish presentations from leaders in our industry
Improve your understanding of vineyard budgets:
  • How To Calculate Cost of Grapes Per Vineyard Acre
    Special thanks to Enrique Herrero, Inglenook
  • Matching Farming Practice to Meet Operation Goals
    Special thanks to Julio Rodriguez Buren and Carlos Danti, Domaine Chandon and Rolando Sanchez, Walsh Vineyards Management
 
Build personal financial skills:
  • Steps to Owning a Home
    ​Special thanks to Mario Gutierrez of Redwood Credit Union
 
Other recordings in the personal financial skill series include Personal Budgeting, Assessing Credit, and Navigating the American Retirement System.
View Presentations
The Farmworker Foundation Financial Literacy Series is made possible by a USDA 2501 Grant
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Ag Health Benefits Alliance (AHBA) Scholarship Program - Now Accepting Applications

3/14/2022

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Through March 25, Ag Health Benefits Alliance is accepting scholarship applications through the AHBA Educational Foundation. The scholarships are available to current AHBA group health program participants and their children or grandchildren under age 25.
 
In 2022, recipients will be awarded with up to $5,000 toward an educational opportunity of their choosing - from vocational and trade school to undergraduate or graduate school in a field of their choice.
 
The scholarship application is available in English and Spanish, and for all information on how to apply, please visit the AHBA website.
 
For questions, email info@aghealthbenefits.org
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Napa County Pruning Contest Celebrates 20 Years

2/7/2022

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Photo by Suzanne Becker Bronk
​The Napa County Pruning Contest is almost of drinking age, having just celebrated its 20th year on Saturday at Beringer Vineyards’ Gamble Ranch.
 
Put on each year by the Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation and Napa Valley Grapegrowers, the pruning contest is a way for the organizations to recognize the valley’s talented vineyard crews.
 
This year’s winners came from Renteria Vineyard Management and Joseph Phelps Vineyards, with Erika López taking the women’s title and Casimiro Zaragoza for the men, respectively.
 
​Those who came in second, third, and fourth also were awarded, with Atlas Vineyard Management’s Agustín Arias, St. Supery’s Hector Rodríguez, and Walsh Vineyards Management’s Lorenzo Hernández Aquino winning in the men’s category. Verónica Medina Reyes from Bayview — who won first place in the 2019 competition, Ana Mejia from Trefethen, and Rosa Martínez from Bettinelli Vineyards were honored in the women’s contest.
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2022 Job Satisfaction Survey

1/27/2022

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Gain valuable insights to support a sustainable vineyard workforce.
​The Farmworker Foundation and NVG have partnered with the University of California Cooperative Extension on a farmworker job satisfaction survey to improve the well-being of farmworkers by promoting equitable working conditions.
 
The survey is a complimentary piece to  NVG's Wages & Benefits survey and allows employees to anonymously assess their work environment, providing valuable data for employers to improve work conditions with targeted strategies. This valuable data can help employers:
  1. Address labor issues such as turnover
  2. Improve company productivity
  3. Foster the well-being of farmworkers
 
Participating employers will receive results for their company, as well as aggregate results for all participating companies.
Access the Survey
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Farmworker Foundation Winter Update

1/19/2022

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There is so much going on in our personal and professional lives right now. We want to make it easy for you to get a quick digest of what the Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation (FWF) and Napa Valley Grapegrowers (NVG) are doing for you this winter.

​How FWF is Working to Support Farmworkers This Winter:
  • The English Literacy Program begins in January for beginner and intermediate students.
  • We are introducing a new Excel for Supervisors intensive course; intended for vineyard supervisors and managers who would like to improve their skills.
  • After a 2-year hiatus, 2022 marks the 20th Anniversary of the Napa County Pruning Contest! We are revising the format of the event to adhere to all safety standards that will allow us to still celebrate the amazing skills of our vineyard workforce.
  • Our first Train the Trainer workshop will start with a virtual Pesticide Safety certification.
  • Due to popular demand, we have 3 days of CPR & First Aid training in Spanish.
  • Finally, following the success of last year, we have launched our 2022 Strategic Partner Program for companies that want to join us in support of the Napa Valley farmworker community.

How NVG is Working for Members This Winter:
  • With the ever-changing landscape of COVID-19 Regulations, we are reviewing all current resources to make sure you have the most accurate information at your fingertips. Don't miss our webinar on January 27!
  • We are introducing more wildfire education and site tours led by our Wildfire Task Force to share best practices with members.
  • Our 2022 Strategic Sponsorship Program has launched to highlight our partners in agriculture through ongoing promotion throughout the year.
  • The 2021 Wages & Benefits Survey will go out to growers & vineyard manager members to analyze vineyard labor practices and compensation in our industry.
  • Two Sustainable Vineyard Practices seminars will be held in partnership with Napa Valley Vineyard Technical Group (Vit Tech).
  • We will continue to provide our Weather Alert, free to NVG members.

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Night Work Safety Training Video with Light Meter Instructions

10/26/2021

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​Michael Alvarez, Cal /OSHA Outreach Trainer, reviews night work safety requirements in this new 20 minute video. The video is available in both English and Spanish and includes an explanation of the night work standards issued July 1, 2020, illumination levels required for different tasks, and a description of how to use the Extech LT40 Light Meter.
Michael Álvarez, capacitador de Cal /OSHA, da un repaso a los requisitos de seguridad en el trabajo nocturno en este nuevo video de 20 minutos. El video está disponible en inglés y español e incluye una explicación de las normas de trabajo nocturno emitidas el 1 de julio de 2020, los niveles de iluminación requeridos para las diferentes tareas y una descripción de cómo utilizar el medidor de luz LT40 de Extech.
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Congratulations to the 2021 Patrick Foley Fields of Opportunity Graduates

8/16/2021

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​Congratulations to the 23 students who completed the 8-week Patrick Foley Fields of Opportunity summer mentor program today!  Our hats are off to each of them for dedicating their summer to experience a career in the wine industry. They are graduating with flying colors.
Thank you to these amazing Napa Valley Grapegrowers members for going above and beyond to provide guidance for the next generation!
 
Foley Family Wines
Hall Wines
Hudson Ranch
Jericho Canyon Vineyards
Larkmead Vineyards
Napa Wine Company 
Opus One
Pine Ridge Vineyards
Renteria Vineyard Management
Tres Sabores
V. Sattui Winery
Viader Vineyards & Winery
Walsh Vineyards Management
Yount Mill Vineyards 
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