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Farm News: Grape Growers GathercommentsPosted: 02.14.2011
Registration is now open for the Wisconsin Grape Growers Association’s (WGGA) Spring Vineyard School 2011. This event is scheduled for Thursday, March 24, 2011 from 9:00 AM to 2:45 PM at Wollersheim Winery in Prairie du Sac, WI. Registration is limited and the event will fill up fast.
“This is a can’t miss educational event. The lineup of speakers and topics is excellent and there’s something for everyone” said Ryan Prellwitz, President of WGGA. The Spring Vineyard School offers both classroom style lectures paired with hands on learning in the vineyard.
Speakers:
Dr. Rebecca Harbut, Associate Professor, University of Wisconsin Vineyard Nutrient Management: Soil Nutrients and How the Complexity of the Soil Affects the Grape Paul Gospodarczyk, Enology Instructor, Des Moines Area Community College
Grape Quality: Optimizing the Quality of Grape Cultivars Philippe Coquard, Vintner and Owner, Wollersheim Winery
Pruning Grapes: First Year, Second Year, and the Veterans Bruce Reeve, Vineyard Manager, Wollersheim Winery
How to Net a Vineyard: Protecting Quality Fruit from the Birds, and Mulching with New Technology The Wisconsin Grape Growers Association is focused on educating member hobbyists, vineyards and associated companies on the best practices of growing quality grapes in the cold climate of Wisconsin.
According to the WGGA mission statement, “The Wisconsin Grape Growers Association is a non-profit agricultural organization dedicated to uniting and educating growers, assisting with research and promoting and protecting the art, science and commerce of viticulture in Wisconsin.” To find out more, please visit www.wigrapes.org.
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