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Master Vigneron Academy Helps Lake County Retain Workers

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
2017
Down to Earth
Employees & Neighbors
Lake County
Master Vigneron Academy
Paul Zellman
Randy Krag