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Status Update: Content Management System “Wine Tools4Ag” Wayne Worby – Field Liaison Manager. WAWGG 2009. The Grant…. Primary Deliverables: Survey Industry stakeholders… Analyze Issues and Pain Points in data entry and use Analyze needs from Northwest Regional Data Collection
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Status Update: Content Management System “Wine Tools4Ag” Wayne Worby – Field Liaison Manager WAWGG 2009
The Grant… • Primary Deliverables: • Survey Industry stakeholders… • Analyze Issues and Pain Points in data entry and use • Analyze needs from Northwest Regional Data Collection • Identify, Data Opportunities in Performance Benchmarking • Develop a Strategy… to match issues, pain points, practices, and performance benchmarking needs with appropriate technology • Create Content Management Model… (that utilizes OVID structure)
As a Part of the USDA Grant • 3 States • 11 Questions • 70% Grower - 30% Vintner Survey jointly prepared by WWIF and 4Qtrs. Results collected electronically within 3 weeks using a customized version of Absolute Poll Manager XE…
Tools Using Now… What Do You Need… Using Now • Paper Records • Spreadsheets • Cell Phone • Pick-up Truck Would Like “at their Fingertips” • Current Weather Alerts • Disease Models • Spray Recommendations • Crop Estimates • Fruit Maturity Analysis
Information to more effectively manage your operation… • Weather • Disease • Sprays • Crop Info • Cost Info • Whats New
Also……. from the Grower… • We embrace the idea of industry-wide information and realize it’s value… • We need daily tools • We need easy entry/access to info • Put it all in one place
The Challenge before us is to Create a Tool that… • Addresses the Needs of the Grower, the Vintner, and others within the Industry • Creates Daily Value for the Grower • Creates a Compelling Reason to visit • Allows other Entities to Participate • Provides a Strong ROI (Return on Investment) • Easy to Use, Easy to Train and Maintain • Looks to the Future • Traceability • Sustainability
The Solution at Hand… • The Latest Technology (Microsoft SharePoint V3) • Accepted Industry standards (XML, HTML) • Compatibility with Existing Systems • Designed as a Mobile application • Compatible with Smart Phones (out of the box) • Easily modified (w/out extensive programming)
The Solution at Hand…(cont’d) • Multi-Tieredto work in both large and small operations • Security Share pertinent data without divulging sensitive information • Enable Better Decisions by presenting business-critical information • Provide a Single, Integrated Platform manage intranet, extranet, and Internet applications across the enterprise
Current Testing… (beta) 18 Participants • Growers • Research • Viticulturists • Extension Agent • Grower/Estate Wines • Banker • Higher Education • Sr. Field man • Industry Administrator
Current Testing… (beta) 8 Weeks Test/Evaluation • All Testers have their Own Secure Site • All Received Training in • Setup their Business/Blocks • Data entry – Vineyard Operation • Import existing documents and records • Importing Pictures • Use GPS in locating blocks • Integrating the Use of Mobile Devices • Repurposing the Data – Creating new views
Testing - Participants Roger Gamache Jim Holmes Craig Bardwell Andy Schilperoort Joe Turner Trent Ball Phil Cline Mercy Olmstead Gwen-Alyn Hoheisel Gary Grove Vicky Scharlau Josh Ransom Ron Fox Clint Graf Mark Saam Chad Vargas Jeff Allen Bob Gamache
Data... FOR THE PURPOSE OF: Managing events during the entire production cycle Horticultural practices Disease models and assessment Critical weather Irrigation scheduling Benchmarking production costs Regulatory responsibilities Create a history for informed decision making comparisons Planning for the future Creating value in an exit strategy Aggregate… Collaborate… Communicate…
SINGLE ENTRY DATA… • Manage Business Critical Data • Create aggregated views • Using filters for new data comparison views • By Block • By Date • By Activity • By Costing / Income • By Assignment of responsibility REPURPOSE… REPURPOSE… REPURPOSE…
EVERYONE PLAYS IN THE SANDBOX Important to not get overwhelmed by Incompatible Systems. Equipment Suppliers Chemical Suppliers Regulatory Bodies Vineyard operators Research Sales desk Vintners Financial Labor Retail