Landowner Resources
Managing land comes with both responsibilities and opportunities, and understanding the resources available can help you make informed, long-term decisions for your property. Whether you are exploring ways to protect natural resources, enhance agricultural productivity, or preserve your land for future generations, a variety of options may be available to support your goals.
Some opportunities are only available to Tri-Valley Conservancy conservation easement holders, while others are open to all landowners.
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Have fallow land or vineyards/ orchards that are no longer being managed?
Interested in leasing your land for short-term use for growing annual crops? Opening up underutilized land to new farmers can revitalize properties, improve soil health, and create mutually beneficial opportunities for both landowners and growers. Leasing arrangements can be flexible and tailored to meet the needs of both parties, whether for short-term seasonal crops or longer-term agricultural projects.
Our Local Winemaking & Viticulture Consultants assist with methodology, procedures, and techniques to ensure the highest quality wines. They also organize seminars on topics relevant to local Livermore growers and provides technical assistance as requested related to the vineyard. Read more about our local consultants and how to contact them below.
Wine Consultants
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Dr. Luca Brillante is the Consulting Viticulturist for the Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association, where he works with growers on vineyard management, irrigation, vine balance, fruit quality, and precision viticulture strategies adapted to Livermore Valley conditions. His consulting and research activities focus on translating field data, plant physiology, and remote sensing technologies into practical vineyard decisions. He also serves as a faculty member in the Department of Viticulture and Enology at California State University, Fresno, specializing in wine grape production and vineyard management.
Contact: viticulturist@lvwine.org or 530-902-3447
Dr. Luca Brillante
The Livermore Valley Wine Community is a 501 (c)6 organization that supports the wineries, growers and members in the Livermore Valley American Viticultural Area through educational and marketing programs.
Matt Brain is the Consulting Winemaker for the LVWA and works with wine producers to address technical challenges with fruit, fermentation, aging, stability, blending, and sensory analysis. Having worked with some of Californias largest, as well as most prestigious producers, and in contrast, producing boutique wines under his own label for over a decade, he is familiar with issues confronted by a diverse set of winemakers. His time teaching at both Cal Poly and Fresno State Universities, and making historic wines in the Himalayan Mountains under difficult conditions has contributed to his resourcefulness, creativity, and dedication to natural practices.
Contact: winemaker@lvwine.org or 925-565-4026