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Master Vigneron Academy®

“Each grower has his own way of working and managing the vineyard, and I learn a great deal from growers who have more knowledge and experience.”
Antonio Batres, 2012 Master Vigneron Graduate
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What’s New

Crew Lead Certificate

Vineyard workers during 2019 harvest in Lake County Calif by Nathan DeHart

The new Crew Lead Certificate program fills the leadership training gap for vineyard personnel. Focusing on leadership, communication, and supervision skills, this program prepares first-time crew leads and foremen to be successful, effective crew leaders.

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Programs

Develop Management & Leadership Skills

MVA currently offers three programs for employers and vineyard personnel: the Credential of Master VigneronCM, Crew Lead Certificate, and Ag Labor Management continuing education.
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About Us

Master Vigneron Academy

Highly skilled and well-trained vineyard personnel are one of the keys to success in the vineyard. To help train a skilled workforce, the Lake County Winegrape Commission established the Master Vigneron Academy® in 2012.
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Available Classes

Learn more about the MVA programs and upcoming classes.

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“A vigneron is someone who husbands the vineyard for winemaking. In modern practice, what that means is that it is the person that directs the crews that gets the job done.”

Randy Krag