This month features interviews with Randy Krag and Paul Zellman, developers and teachers of the Master Vigneron Academy in Lake County.

• Lake County Winegrape Commission invests in vineyard worker education
• Academy boosts confidence and knowledge of vineyard-crew supervisors
• Curriculum is 20% classroom, 80% hands-on learning
• Motivates adoption of new practices
• Annual program costs: $15,000 to $18,000 
• Serves as a model for other regions