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January 2022
WAVEx – Smoke Research Update – Webinar
WAVE is the Washington wine industry's signature research seminar/webinar and stands for Washington Advancements in Viticulture and Enology. WAVEx seminars/webinars feature research in a condensed format. WAVE and WAVEx events are sponsored by the Washington State Wine Commission and Washington State University. This webinar dives into the latest findings of smoke impact research sponsored by the Washington wine industry and Dr. Tom Collins, WSU assistant professor. Register for this webinar at: https://washingtonwine.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_P1BVZ_6VToiRSlRDg_BBPw
Find out more »February 2022
Grape and Blueberry Cold Hardiness Walk-In Clinic
Join us for a grape and blueberry cold hardiness walk-in clinic! When: Thursday February 17, 2022 What: We will have bud dissection stations set up to allow participants to learn (or refresh) their skills for grapevine and blueberry bud cold damage evaluation. We will also have additional stations set up so participants can bring in their own dormant canes and do bud inspections with the assistance of WSU faculty and staff. Feel free to stop by anytime between 9…
Find out more »March 2022
Heat-Related Illness Prevention – PNASH
Presenters Pablo Palmández Agricultural Extension Specialist, PNASH Center June Spector Associate Professor, UW This module will provide strategies and tools for identifying, preventing, and treating heat illnesses on the farm. The team will share research findings and the Heat, Education, and Awareness Tools (HEAT) developed in collaboration with farmworkers and educators. The webinar is available in English and Spanish. For more information, including registration, please visit: https://osha.washington.edu/professional-development/course/pnashag-030322 In this 4-part webinar series, PNASH researchers and community partners will share how to…
Find out more »May 2022
Field Day: Optimizing and Use of Canopy Sprayers in the Vineyard
Brought to you by: Washington Winegrowers, Washington State Grape Society and Washington State University, Target Audience: Primary audience: Vineyard managers/owners Secondary audience: Vineyard workers Where: 2 Options Available Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM both days Pesticide Credits - applied May 4, 2022 Tsillan Cellars, Chelan Registration link: https://www.wawinegrowers.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1618599 Cost to attend $20.00 May 10, 2022 Skyfall Vineyard, Benton City Registration link: https://www.wawinegrowers.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1618589 Cost to attend $20.00 Why send your employees to this event? Spraying is one of the highest pre-harvest…
Find out more »2022 Viticulture Intern Boot Camp
Description This all-day workshop is targeted to provide a baseline level of knowledge to company interns specializing in activities or training related to Washington State viticulture. The idea is to train interns in: 1) What Happens Throughout a WA Growing Season, 2) Pest and Disease Scouting, 3) Cold Damage and Yield Estimation, 4) Nutrient Disorder Identification and Understanding Fertilizers, and 5) General Internship Planning and Organization. Participants will have both in-class and in-vineyard experiences, and will also begin to develop…
Find out more »July 2022
WAVE 2022
Washington Advancements in Viticulture and Enology The seminar will share results of recently completed research projects and sensory evaluation of the research wines made as part of the projects. Registration fee: $15 Registration closes 25 July 2022. For more information, visit: https://www.washingtonwine.org/wave/ SEMINAR TOPICS & SPEAKERS 1:00 pm • WELCOME -Melissa Hansen, Washington State Wine Commission Research Program Director, and Dr. Thomas Henick-Kling, Director of WSU Viticulture and Enology Program 1:15 pm • Evaluation of Freeze Impact on Cabernet Sauvignon…
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