2021 Muscadine Growers Annual Conference, March 1-3
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2021 Muscadine Growers Annual Conference
The conference will be held virtual on Zoom from March 1–3, 2021.
- Free for members of the NC Muscadine Grower Association
- $25 for students/Extension personnel
- $50 for non-members
Please follow this link to register!
Agenda
March 1
1–2:30 p.m. Fundamentals of Muscadine Production Virtual Workshop – Mark Hoffmann, NC State University and Bill Cline, NC State University
March 2
10 a.m.–noon
Update on Seedless Muscadines – Panel presentation with Penny Perkins Veazie, NC State University; Renee Threlfall, University of Arkansas; Jeff Bloodworth, Gardens Alive; Margaret Worthington, University of Arkansas; and Mark Hoffmann, NC State University
Essential Food Safety Practices for Fresh Market Growers Large or Small – Lynnette Johnson, NC State University
The Right Grape for the Right Market – Mark Hoffmann, NC State University
Spring Production Recommendations – Mark Hoffmann, NC State University
Fighting Fire Ants in the Vineyard – Hannah Burrack, NC State University
Noon–1:30 p.m. Break and Networking
1:30–3:30 p.m.
NCMGA’s New Muscadine Winemakers Project – Debby Wechsler, NC Muscadine Grape Association
Defining How to Evaluate Muscadine Wines – Chuck Blethen, Jewel of the Blue Ridge Vineyard & Muscadine Nursery
Not Your Grandfather’s Wine:
- Making Dry Muscadine Wines – Nadia Hetzel, Cypress Bend Vineyards
- Sparking muscadine wines – Mark Friszolowski, Childress Vineyards
Increasing the Price Point for Muscadine Wines – Tina Smith, Cypress Bend Vineyards
March 3
10 a.m.–noon
Update on Muscadine Health Benefits Research – Dr. William Wagner, Wake Forest School of Medicine and President, Muscadine Naturals
Muscadines Around Our Region – Paulk Vineyards (GA), Post Winery (AR), others TBA
A Vision for Regional Collaboration – Roundtable discussion with the presenters from the previous session and muscadine leaders in North Carolina
Research Projects, Prospects, and Priorities – Whit Winslow, NC Wine & Grape Council
Noon–1:30 p.m. Break and Networking
1:30–3:30 p.m.
Vineyard Spotlight – Preston Williams, Seven Springs Farms and Vineyards, LLC
Harvest-time Options:
- Grower/Winery Partnerships
- Alternative Markets for Fresh Market Grapes
- Custom Harvesting
- Mechanical Harvesting for Small Vineyards
Becoming a Real Business, Not Only a Grower or Winemaker – Phillip Nordan, Treehouse Vineyards
NCMGA Annual Meeting and Conference Wrap-Up
with a tribute to NCMGA President Ervin Lineberger, Killdeer Farm, who passed away in January.