Daniel M. Rodrigues, M.S.
Lecturer, Viticulture
Office: Building 74M, Room A116
Phone: 805-756-6750
Email: dmrodrig@calpoly.edu
Office Hours: Current Quarter
Education
B.S. in Plant Science |California State University, Fresno 1987
M.S. in Crop Science |California Polytechnic State University 2010
Work Experience
1988-1994 | Viticulturist Coastal Valley Management (San Bernabe Vineyard)
2001- 2013 | Lecturer Cuesta College Viticulture
1994 - 2012 | Viticulturist California Ag Quest
2004 - Current | Lecturer Cal Poly SLO
Current | Owner Vina Quest LLC | Vineyard Consulting
Industry/Volunteer Service
President Central Coast Winegrowers Association
Secretary - Central Coast Agricultural Water Quality Coalition
Graduate California Ag Leadership Class 41
Paso Robles Ag Advisory Board
Chairman of Agriculture Liaison Board of San Luis Obispo County
Member –American Society of Enology and Viticulture
Member – CAPCA
Licenses
Pest Control Advisor License # 075427
Certified Crop Advisor # 364120
Vineyard Consulting
Consulting on all aspects of the production of wine grapes from land prep to harvest. Consult on Pest pressures, nutrient management, and soil science and problem investigation. Extensive organic wine grape production experience. Advise in sustainable practices and in SIP certification.