NOTE – SCHEDULE AND DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITH NOTIFICATION
Feb 1 – April 30
On-line
Grapevine Anatomy and Physiology – Research Paper
Led by Keller
May 1 – July 30
On-line
Principles of Soil & Nutrient Management – Online activities and online exam
Led by Perillo
Aug 1 – 31
On-line
Principles & Practices of Grapevine Irrigation – Online Exam
Led by Peters
Sept 1 – Sept 30
On-line
Viral Diseases of Grapes – Online Exam
Led by Rayapati
Usually 3rd weekend in September
Prosser, WA
Grape Camp I – Vineyard visits to observe different varieties and training systems, testing grape maturity, canopy management techniques, calculating fertilizer rates and scouting and monitoring grapevine diseases.
Oct 1 – Dec 31
On-line
Growing Grapes – Research Paper
Led by Moyer
Jan 1 – Jan 31
On-line
Insects and Biological Control – Online Exam
Led by James
Feb 1 – Apr 15
On-line
Disease Management of Grapes – Paper and Online Quizzes
Led by Moyer
Apr 16 – May 15
On-line
Weed Management – Online Exam
Usually 1st weekend in March
Prosser, WA
Grape Camp II – Bud damage assessment, Irrigation Management, Spray program and equipment, Pruning demo and hands-on practice, Visit to grapevine nursery
May 16 – June 15
On-line
Application Technology – Online Activites and Quizzes
Led by Hoheisel
June 16 – July 31
On-line
Economic & Business Principles of Growing Grapes – Online Exam
Led by Ball and Folwell
Usually 2nd weekend in June
Prosser, WA
Grape Camp III – Vineyard management over the year, Canopy Management, Insects and IPM, and Soil and Tissue Sampling
Aug 1 – Sept 15
On-line
Viticulture-Enology Interface – Online Exam
Led by Harbertson