February Member Tips
February 5, 2026
Wines made with 85% or more SIP Certified grapes (estate or purchased) are eligible to use the SIP Certified logo on their label.
You can apply any time! The process is fast, simple, and affordable.
Know Your SIP
Get Hours for 12.1.1
Every Tailgate meeting counts toward your 12.1.1 Continuing Education requirement.
Join us in the field for field demonstrations and peer discussions on sustainable winegrowing topics.
To show your hours, please upload your registration receipt.
Regulatory Relief: Ag Order 4.0
Since 2023, SIP Certified has partnered with Preservation Inc to submit nitrogen reports on behalf of its members.
This year, we will submit nearly 200 TNA and INMP reports for SIP Certified members!
Please note, members must complete their own Annual Compliance Forms (ACFs) in GeoTracker by March 1.
Certification Next Steps
Chapters 2, 10, & 12
Work on your application a little each month to ease your workload come certification season.
This month, check out chapters:
- 2: Vineyard Acquisition, Establishment and Management
- 10: Grape Sourcing and Fruit Quality
- 12: Continuing Education
Use the PDF Calendar
The Year at-a-Glance Calendar gives you a month-by-month look at the SIP Certified program.
Print it out and follow along as the year goes on!
Note: the calendar satisfies Standard 12.1.2
Mark Your Calendar
MAR 15 | Inspections Open
Schedule your inspection between March 15 and July 15.
If you have an onsite inspection, please have your documents complete before your inspection date.
Not sure what you have? Follow these steps:
- Log in
- Click Get Started
- Find your application and look under the Cycle Year and Inspection columns
Keep Learning
MAR 25 | Tailgate: Coordinated Tactics for Vine Mealybug Control
Arroyo Grande | 9–11 am
Join us for a practical discussion on vine mealybug management strategies and the power of a neighborhood approach.
Whether you’re currently managing vine mealybug or looking to prevent its spread, you can expect useful insights, peer discussion, and updates on effective management tools.
296: Using Lasers for Bird Pest Management
George Gallagher, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Lasers may offer a chemical-free way to deter bird pests in vineyards.
George Gallagher (Cal Poly SLO) shares results from a controlled handheld-laser study, explains why bird pressure goes beyond crop loss to disease risk, and highlights the importance of animal safety and species-specific vision in pest deterrence.
Listen In — or, find us on your podcast app!
What's Up at Vineyard Team?
Applications are Open through March 31
Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship
Children of California's vineyard and winery workers can apply for the Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship!
Scholarships are awarded based on financial need, academic excellence, and community, work and/or caregiver responsibilities.
This community-funded program helps college students achieve their dreams.