Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation
Overview
Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation supports vineyard workers through education, professional development, and community resources. Its programs address literacy, vineyard skills and safety, leadership, mentorship, and family needs. Farmworkers and agricultural employees can explore classes that support workplace and personal development, while students and emerging professionals can check mentorship and scholarship pathways connected to vineyard careers. Community partners can also discuss ways to support farmworker education. Registration, eligibility, languages, and schedules depend on the individual program.
What they do
Adult literacy
Teaches English, math, financial, and computer literacy to Napa County farmworkers and their families, with classes scheduled around vineyard work.
Vineyard skills and safety
Trains vineyard workers in pruning, canopy management, irrigation, and vineyard technology, along with hands-on safety training in first aid, equipment, pesticides, and night-harvest protocols.
Leadership and management development
Develops emerging vineyard leaders and supervisors in communication, decision-making, and day-to-day management, and runs workshops on teamwork and engagement for vineyard crews.
Mentorship and scholarships
Connects participants with wine-industry mentors and apprenticeships, and offers multi-year scholarships for Napa County residents studying viticulture and enology at local community colleges.
Programs and services
Locations
- Office address 831 Latour Court, Suite A, Napa, CA 94558, United States