Advisory panel hears support for winery diversification and youth agricultural programs
Survey respondents favored allowing microbreweries, distilleries and agricultural education on winery parcels; participants stressed preserving agricultural land while enabling new agritourism and educational uses.
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Staff described that the winery sector has shifted, leaving some operators seeking alternatives to support their businesses. The transcript records staff saying state rules now allow microbreweries to co-locate with wineries but the county’s zoning and general plan do not yet contemplate those uses — so the question was posed to the community.
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