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May 2019
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 2019
Vineyard Spray Application Technologies – Field Day
Announcing A Pilot Course Offered by WSU, WSDA, G.S. Long Company and the Washington State Grape Society.
Find out more »February 2020
VitisGen2 Webinar – Economics of New Varieties
In this presentation, Professor Julian Alston and Dr. Olena Sambucci from UC Davis will give an overview of the basic economics of grape varietal innovations and how those methods and ideas are being used in the Trait Economics element of VitisGen2. This will include (1) a general overview of how economists approach the issue of valuing the past and prospective returns to investments in developing new crop varieties, (2) some discussion of the special features of perennial crops and grapes…
Find out more »FRAME Workshop – Powdery Mildew Management for Beginners
This workshop is designed for new crop consultants, vineyard managers or anyone who would like a beginner refresher course on the principles to designing a disease management program. 4 WSDA Pesticide credits will be offered. Preregistration is required: Please visit the event website for more information, including registration: https://framenetworks.wsu.edu/event/2020-wa-fungicide-workshop/
Find out more »Research Review
Winemakers, wine grape growers asked for input on industry research proposals at annual Research Review event February 25-26, 2020 in Prosser, Wash.
Find out more »Grape Pruning Demonstration
Join us for this joint WSU Viticulture Extension and Washington State Grape Society Field Demonstration. This two hour workshop will include demonstrations on Machine Pre-Pruning, Hand Pruning, Minimal Pruning, Electric Shear Pruning, and Hand Pruning using a Pneumatic Pruning System. Industry experts will provide discussion on safety precautions, pruning crew requirements, equipment maintenance, as well as cost and time requirements of each of the demonstrated pruning techniques. Registration is $20 (includes coffee and pastries) Preregistration required. Registration ends Tuesday Feb.…
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