Why Take This Course:
The impacts of climate change are already being felt by the wine industry and beyond. By better understanding climate change, winegrowers can take action to address and prepare for the impacts.
This course provides a foundation for climate change concepts and demonstrates why taking climate action is essential for California vineyards and wineries. Course participants will be able to identify opportunities to implement climate smart practices and contribute to building resiliency in their operations.
Who Should Take It:
This course is intended for wine professionals who want to gain an understanding of climate smart winegrowing, including:
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Vineyard and winery operations staff, owners and sustainability/green teams who are interested in understanding how climate change may impact their company and how to get started taking meaningful climate action
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Communications, hospitality and sales staff who want to be able to confidently share information about their company’s climate action
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Wine writers, educators and consultants
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Other interested wine industry partners (e.g., retailers, sommeliers, restaurateurs, distributors, importers)
About the Course
This free, one-hour course includes modules on: The Case for Climate Action, Climate Smart Terms & Concepts, Vineyard Climate Action, Winery Climate Action and Supply Chain Engagement. It includes chapter quizzes and concludes with a final quiz. Participants scoring 70% or higher on the final quiz are able to download a personalized Certificate of Completion. You may log out and return to the lessons or quiz at any time.