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Grapevine Production Short Course

February 12-15, 2019
Springhill Suites Napa, CA and Oakville Experimental Vineyard Oakville, CA
UC Davis

Plan to join us for this integrated vineyard management short course featuring UC faculty, Cooperative Extension specialists and farm advisors, and USDA researchers who will provide an in-depth, comprehensive study of all phases of grapevine culture and production.

The program is based on the latest information and research and will cover the fundamental principles that form the basis for practical decisions and include Q&A for each session, quality time with instructors and networking opportunities.

Who should attend: New and experienced growers as well as other industry members interested in commercial grape production.

$1200 Registration Fee Includes

Four full days of instruction with hands on demonstrations in the vineyard
Transportation to Oakville Experiment Station
Electronic binder of all presentations
DPR (PCA) & CCA credits (pending approval)
Breakfast, lunch, and refreshments all four days of the course

For more information see full agenda here

Click here for 2019 Short Course Agenda

REGISTRATION

REGISTRATION is NOW OPEN for CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS

Open registration will begin 18 December 2018

Register to learn more about:

Vineyard planning, design and development
Grapevine variety and rootstock selection
Evaluation and modification of water and soils
Grapevine training, pruning and canopy management
Physiology of the grapevine
Irrigation scheduling
Proper use and maintenance of irrigation systems

Mineral nutrition and fertilization
Management of weeds and vertebrate pests
Integrated pest management of insects and diseases
Precision viticulture
Considerations for replanting vineyards
Quality & harvest concerns
Vineyard mechanization

...and more!