Mobile Lab irrigation services in Santa Barbara, Train Your Team to Talk About Sustainability, and more!
May 26, 2026
Inspections are due in 7 weeks! If you haven't done the following, now's the time:
If you need help with any of the above or have questions, please contact whitney@vineyardteam.org.
Know Your SIP
Free Irrigation Mobile Lab Services in Santa Barbara County
The Cachuma Resource Conservation District is offering free irrigation Mobile Lab services to growers in Santa Barbara County.
Click here to learn more and contact Misael Sanchez to schedule yours:
805-314-5204
msanchez@rcdsantabarbara.org
Contact an Inspector
If you haven't already, contact an Inspector and schedule a date for your 2026 SIP Certified inspection.
To find your inspection type:
-
- Log in
- Click Get Started
- Find the "Inspection" column on the table
Mark Your Calendar
Jul 15 | Inspections are Due
All documentation and inspector comments should be resolved by July 15.
Please note, applicants are subject to late fees ($250–$500) for late documentation.
Aug | Notification of Eligibility & Invoicing
Your notification of eligibility and certification invoice will come to your Property's Main Contact(s) via email from sip-app-no-reply@sipcertified.org in mid-August.
Click here to learn how to update your contacts.
Please note, certification is finalized upon invoice payment.
Keep Learning
JUN 02 | SGMA: REGIONAL UPDATES & WHAT IT MEANS FOR YOU
LOMPOC | 9–11 AM
310: CAN YOUR SOIL HOLD ENOUGH WATER WITHOUT IRRIGATION?
MIGUEL GARCIA, NAPA RCD
ONLINE SUSTAINABILITY TRAINING
TELL YOUR SUSTAINABLE STORY, PRESENTED BY SIP CERTIFIED
What's Up at Vineyard Team?
Train Your Team to Talk About Sustainability
A SIP Certified Marketing Tip
Two-thirds of wine consumers say sustainability matters when choosing what to buy. Customers increasingly want to understand the values behind the wines they choose.
But many don’t fully understand what sustainability looks like in a vineyard or winery.
Every interaction in your tasting room is an opportunity to share what sets your brand apart.
Use this Marketing Tip to help guide your next team training.