Production Updates for Anyone Interested in Growing Grapes Commercially

Hendersonville, N.C. – NC is home to 186 wineries and provides an economic impact of $1.97 billion annually. To help growers stay competitive and current in the wine industry, NC Cooperative Extension is offering a day long school highlighting various areas of grape production. The agenda includes the following: Click Here for Complete Agenda

9:00-10:00 Vineyard Weed Management: Wayne Mitchem, Research and Extension, NCSU

10:00-11:00 Late Season Fruit Rots: Bill Cline, Plant Pathology Extension Specialist, NCSU

11:15-12:15 Vineyard IPM: Pests and Diseases: Dr. Mark Hoffman, Small Fruits Extension Specialist, NCSU

12:15-1:00 Lunch and Networking: Great Food for Any Mood Catering

1:00-2:00 Vinifera Varieties & Rootstocks for Western NC: Dr. Cain Hickey, Professor of Viticulture, UGA

2:00-2:45 Desired Grape Qualities/Varieties from Field to Bottle: Stephen Rigby, Yadkin Valley Wine Company Vintner

2:45-3:15 Vineyard Pruning Demo, Spur vs Cane Pruning: Dr. Cain Hickey

Location: Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards, 588 Chestnut Gap Rd, Hendersonville, NC
Date and Time: February 28, 2018 8:00am-4:30pm; Registration starts at 8:00am
Registration Information: Register by calling the Henderson Co. Extension office at 828-697-4891 or you can register online at http://go.ncsu.edu/hcgrapeschool2018.
Lunch included. $20 registration fee the day of the event.

Any question regarding the meeting can be directed to Extension Agent, Karen Blaedow, karen_blaedow@ncsu.edu