Viticulture briefs

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Wine finance program starting at SSU

Sonoma State University is introducing a new program to obtain a wine industry finance and accounting certificate. Each seminar is designed to deliver core quantitative concepts illustrated by wine industry examples. No previous finance or accounting experience is needed.

An introductory elective, Finance for Non-Finance People, will be held Feb. 8 from 8 a.m. to noon. To earn the certificate, students must complete eight 4-hour seminars split between core and elective offerings.

Other classes will cover financial accounting, cost accounting, managerial accounting, budgets, forecasting and best practices for wine businesses.

The cost is $150 per seminar, or $1,200 for the certificate.

For more information, contact Dana Swilley at 707-664-3347 or swilley@sonoma.edu

Pruning contest coming

The Napa Valley Grapegrowers will host its 12th annual Napa County Pruning Contest on Feb. 7 from 8a.m. to noon. The event highlights the art, skill and speed exhibited by those who work in Napa Valley’s vineyards. Many vineyards hold competitions within their own companies before sending their top pruners to the county competition.

Growers and vineyard managers are encouraged to attend to cheer on contestants and enjoy lunch provided by Villa Corona.

For more information visit napagrowers.org or contact the NVG office at 707-944-8311.

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