Paso Robles Groundwater Basin Management Plan and Latest Information on Crop Insurance

November 20, 2024
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Update on the Paso Robles Groundwater Basin Management Plan and the Latest Information Regarding Crop Insurance

Date: Wednesday, November 20, 1:00-3:00 pm
Venue: Zoom (link sent via email after registering)
CEU Credits: None

Program:

After the above average rainfall winters of the last two years folks might think that drought and the overdraft issues in the Paso groundwater basin are a thing of the past. Sadly they are not, and there are some important actions that will be occurring in 2025 of which growers should be aware. Join us for the last seminar of 2024 and hear the latest from Blaine Reely, Director of Groundwater Sustainability San Luis Obispo County, and Dana Merrill, Present of the Estrella-El Pomar-Creston Water District. You won't want to miss this!

Speakers:

Dr. Blaine Reely: Director of Groundwater Sustainability, San Luis Obispo County
Dana Merrill: President, Estrella-El Pomar-Creston Water District & Co/Owner Mesa Vineyard Management

	Dr. Blaine Reely Director of Groundwater Sustainability, San Luis Obispo County Dr. Reely is a Civil Engineer with over 30-years of professional experience with a significant portion of that experience in public works. He has served as an industry consultant, working primarily with municipalities and local government agencies, community services districts, public and private water companies, irrigation districts, electric utility companies, wastewater treatment agencies, solid waste management companies, and agricultural producers.
	Dana Merrill President, Estrella-El Pomar-Creston Water District & Co/Owner Mesa Vineyard Management Dana is a 7th generation SLO County farmer, Cal Poly Ag Business graduate, and owner of Pomar Junction Vineyard and Winery, and Mesa Vineyard Management, Inc. In business 30 years operating in tri-counties of Santa Barbara, SLO, and Monterey counties. Dana is also active in public policy issues ranging from Chair of California Association of Winegrape Growers to local water district formation.

Dr. Blaine Reely

Director of Groundwater Sustainability, San Luis Obispo County
Dr. Reely is a Civil Engineer with over 30-years of professional experience with a significant portion of that experience in public works. He has served as an industry consultant, working primarily with municipalities and local government agencies, community services districts, public and private water companies, irrigation districts, electric utility companies, wastewater treatment agencies, solid waste management companies, and agricultural producers.

Dana Merrill

President, Estrella-El Pomar-Creston Water District & Co/Owner Mesa Vineyard Management

Dana is a 7th generation SLO County farmer, Cal Poly Ag Business graduate, and owner of Pomar Junction Vineyard and Winery, and Mesa Vineyard Management, Inc. In business 30 years operating in tri-counties of Santa Barbara, SLO, and Monterey counties. Dana is also active in public policy issues ranging from Chair of California Association of Winegrape Growers to local water district formation.

It has been a challenging farming year for many reasons, not the least of which has been the very warm weather. Most growers experienced lighter than average yields; some were much lower. If you do not have crop insurance, you should consider getting it. Our own Field Gibson will join us in his capacity as a broker for DiBuduo & DiFendis Insurance to explain the cost and benefits of this Federally subsidized program.

Speaker:

Field Gibson: Broker, DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance Brokers

	Field Gibson Broker, DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance Brokers Field has more than 35 years of experience in commercial and business insurance and has a background in finance. He is a Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), Certified Risk Manager (CRM) and Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU). Field Gibson offers products through DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance Brokers, LLC that insure all categories of businesses.

Field Gibson

Broker, DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance Brokers

Field has more than 35 years of experience in commercial and business insurance and has a background in finance. He is a Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), Certified Risk Manager (CRM) and Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU). Field Gibson offers products through DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance Brokers, LLC that insure all categories of businesses.

As always, our seminars are FREE for Members (limit 2 people per membership) and just $30 per person for Guests. Feel free to invite other vineyard owners and managers that you think might be interested in the topics this month.

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