September Member Tips
September 11, 2025
By now, you should have received notification of your eligibility status along with your invoice.
If you haven't seen those yet, please reply to this email or reach out to me at whitney@vineyardteam.org.
Know Your SIP
How to Get Your Documents
You can download your certification documents for years 2021 and forward:
- Click Get Started
- Set the year (top of page)
- Click the icon under "Edit"
- Find your documents to the right
Tutorial: Download Certification Documents
Please note, 2025 certificates and letters are available after invoice payment is received.
Schedule a Staff Training
Does your team know what it means to be SIP Certified sustainable?
Schedule a training today so they can learn about:
- Sustainability in the industry
- How your brand practices sustainability
- How to talk to customers about it
To schedule, reach out to whitney@vineyardteam.org.
Mark Your Calendar
SEP 22| Invoice Payments Due
Please make checks payable to Vineyard Team.
Certificates and letters are issued upon invoice payment.
NOV 30 | Maintain Your Practices
Maintain your SIP Certified sustainable practices through Nov 30, 2025 to uphold your certification.
DEC 05 | Year-Ends Due
- Vineyards
- 9.1.2 PURs (June/July - Nov)
- Ch 14 Water & Nitrogen Use Reports
- Wineries
- 11.3.4 Noise Test (every 3 years)
Keep Learning
The Premiere Ag Event of the Year
Nov 11–12 | San Luis Obispo, CA
Looking for the latest viticulture and technology from the world's top experts?
The Sustainable Ag Expo brings together researchers and growers so you can earn continuing education hours and improve your business all while connecting with peers and agriculture companies.
As a SIP Certified member, you can get $50 off your Expo ticket! Just use code SIP50 at checkout.
- Register -
280: How to Write a Wine Industry Press Release That Actually Gets Picked Up
Erin Kirschenmann, Wine Business Monthly
Want to get your winery noticed by the media?
Listen in to learn how to:
- Tailor your message
- Lead with impact
- Bring out the human story behind your brand
- Listen In -
What's Up at Vineyard Team?
In-Person Schedule is Live!
2025 Sustainable Ag Expo | San Luis Obispo, CA
We’re excited to unveil the full in-person schedule for this year’s Sustainable Ag Expo, happening November 11–12 at the Madonna Inn Expo Center.
Whether you’re a grower, researcher, or ag business, our two-day program delivers actionable insights to help you grow smarter and more sustainably.