In 2012, CSWA introduced the online Performance Metrics tool to complement its Sustainable Winegrowing Program. Performance metrics are the measurable outcomes of business practices. Growers and vintners can confidentially track and store their metrics data and access associated educational information in the secure online system. 

This tool is intended to help winegrape growers and vintners understand which environmental permits and licenses apply to the vineyard and/or winery and provides background information and resources to determine next steps to comply with relevant permits and/or obtain licenses. These permits and licenses apply to areas such as water quality, water supply, air quality, and hazardous materials and wastes. 

Learn how winegrape growers in the Central Valley (Region 5) can use the tool to create an Irrigation and Nitrogen Management Plan (INMP) to comply with the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program. 

This short checklist includes the top steps to take to reduce the risk of fire on your property and how to prepare your vineyard or winery staff in the event of a fire.(Note: See Companion Video)

A webinar held May 24, 2021 focused on wildfire preparedness for vineyards and wineries. Other topics include available grants for wildfire prevention and preparedness, and insurance issues related to wildfires.

A slide deck outlining CalFIRE Grants from the May 24, 2021 webinar on Wildfire Preparedness. 

A slide deck on preparing vineyards for wildfire, presented in a May 24, 2021 webinar by Rich Casale, CalFIRE. 

The Irrigation and Nitrogen Management Plan (INMP) Regulatory Reporting Tool assists growers in the Central Valley (Region 5) in complying with the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program. This How-To Guide demonstrates use of the online tool available within the CSWA Online System. 

The Irrigation and Nitrogen Management Plan (INMP) Regulatory Reporting Tool assists growers in the Central Valley (Region 5) in complying with the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program. This tutorial video demonstrates use of the online tool available within the CSWA Online System. 

Handout describes a suite of economic assessment tools for various sustainable winegrowing topics. 

A 16:17 minute video about the necessary steps to reduce the risk of fire on your property and how to prepare your vineyard or winery staff in the event of a fire.

An interview with Rodney Strong winegrower Ryan Decker on mitigating risk. 

Learn how sustainable winegrowing practices can help to mitigate risk in the vineyard. Funded in part by USDA Risk Management Agency.

Learn how to prepare your winery or facility and your employees for an earthquake to mitigate risks.

Aprenda cómo las prácticas vitivinícolas sostenibles pueden ayudar a mitigar el riesgo en el viñedo, la bodega y el mercado.

Learn how California vintners and winegrape growers have utilized the 3rd edition California Code of Sustainable Winegrowing Workbook to measure their level of sustainability and benchmark internal practices against industry best practices.