The UC Davis Department of Viticulture and Enology program in extension and industry relations has undergone a revolutionary change over the last ten years.
To amplify what our world-class UC Cooperative Extension Specialists do to extend knowledge, the entire faculty and staff of the department have made a major effort to expand and tailor our program in extension and industry relations to the needs of a diverse and growing industry.
What is the impact of our department’s expanded extension and industry relations program?
We are providing more mission-critical information to the industry. We offer an order of magnitude more extension programs than we did ten years ago and have been able to spread them around the state to reach more stakeholders. Over a thousand stakeholders are now meeting with us face-to-face each year with thousands more connected to us electronically. The industry is better able to convey its greatest needs for research and teaching to us. Using this information, we have already implemented changes in the way we do things to be more responsive to these needs—with more changes in the works. Our rapid shift to virtual programs during the COVID pandemic allowed us to not only maintain, but expand the critical information delivered to our stakeholders.
The Opportunity: Strengthening Extension Through Partnership
The impact of our expanded extension efforts has been dramatic. The Department of Viticulture and Enology
A message from one of our partners
“This Extension and Industry Relations program is a vital link between the V&E department and the industry. The outreach from the V&E department helps keep our winery teams current on the latest research and technology coming from the Department and competitive on a global stage. Our changing environment has made this work more important than ever. We are proud to be part of this important partnership program and hope you will join our efforts.”
-- Jeff O’Neill, O’Neill Vintners & Distillers
is committed to continuing to provide industry stakeholders with the latest research and mission critical knowledge through in-person and virtual programs. Programs such as V&E On the Road, Office Hours with Dave & Anita, and our incredibly popular annual student-alumni-industry mixer have all been made possible through the support of the Department’s Industry Partnership Program. Long term financial support from our stakeholders will allow the Department of Viticulture and Enology to continue to deliver cutting edge research and information to the industry directly from the source. Participation from our stakeholders in our Industry Partnership Program is key to continuing the success of our extension programs. The Department of Viticulture and Enology would like to invite you, a valued industry stakeholder, to participate in our Industry Partnership Program by pledging a commitment of support for 5 years. Participation in our Industry Partnership Program strengthens the relationship between the California grape and wine industry and UC Davis’ globally top-ranked Viticulture and Enology program. Your 5-year commitment to the Industry Partnership Program will directly benefit you and the industry by furthering communication with our expert faculty and top-notch students and allowing access to the most current research and technology available to support successful grapegrowing and winemaking.
Become an Extension and Industry Relations Partner
