Upcoming vineyard meetings in January

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Tremain Hatch

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Jan 6, 2022, 1:48:07 PM1/6/22

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Happy new year! Here is a list of local vineyard meetings coming up in January. See attachment for more meeting opportunities coming up this winter.

Thank you,
Tremain

Viticulture Webinar – from the Eastern Viticulture and Enology Forum

January 11, 2022

Demystifying Crop Load Effects in Pinot Noir through Academic and Industry Collaboration.

Dr. Patty Skinkis, Professor and Viticulture Extension Specialist, Oregon State University

Ted Casteel, Co-owner/Director/Vineyard Manager, Bethel Heights Vineyard

Good Pruning Webinars

Marco Tessari is an international grape pruning specialist from Italy.

This in-depth workshop will entail four interactive classes, each 2:30-3 hrs long:

Jan 14, 2022, 12-2:30 PM EST: Pruning Basics
Jan 18, 2022, 12-2:30 PM EST: Spur Pruning
Jan 25, 2022, 12-2:30 PM EST: Cane Pruning
April (time tbd): Shoot thinning.

Growers, vineyard managers and owners in VA, NC, SC and GA: The program will cost a discount rate of $300 for all four classes ($75/class). The remaining fees are sponsored by Vesco USA Inc. The classes are interactive and will directly help you with pruning in your specific vineyard!

Please use this link to sign up:

https://forms.gle/hDcq4HyKsgQbPW8C8

Dormant Pruning Workshop (in-person)

19 January 2022 (snow date 26 January 2022)

1 pm – 3 pm

AHS Jr AREC

595 Laurel Grove Rd

Winchester VA 22602

Review of principals and practice dormant pruning. This will be an outdoor program, dress appropriately, and bring pruning shears if you have them.

Program is free, but please register: https://forms.gle/7QmEeQMW3hUoQ3ZA7

If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact Tremain Hatch, AHS Jr. AREC at (540) 232-6032 during business hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations 4 days prior to the event.

If you didn’t catch it over the holidays, our 2021 season recap is available here: https://www.arec.vaes.vt.edu/content/dam/arec_vaes_vt_edu/alson-h-smith/grapes/viticulture/extension/news/vit-notes-2021/2021%20harvest%20recap%20-%2012.23.21.pdf