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February 2020
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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May 2020
WA Wine Tech Group Base Camp
Discussion and education around a specific topic. After lunch, we will blind taste each other’s wines, prompting discussion on common issues that can arise in our cellars and corrective techniques that we can keep in our wine making tool belts.
Find out more »Washington Wineries and Breweries Phase 2 Reopening Webinar
Washington brewery and winery owners and tasting room managers are invited to join us to clarify COVID-19 Phase 2 reopening state requirements and recommended best practices for breweries and wineries. Submit your questions in advance and experts from the Washington State Department of Health, Labor and Industries, and WSU’s School of Hospitality and Director of the Wine Business Program will review and answer as many questions as possible. Topics Include: Dine-In Service Requirements During Phase 2 Employee Health and Safety…
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ASEV Invasive Pest Webinar Series: Impact of the New Invasive Pest, Spotted Lanternfly, in Northeastern Vineyards
Speakers to present information on new and re-emerging invasive vineyard pests in North American grape production.
Find out more »2020 – 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…
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