Pruning Workship Burnshirt

Pruning Workship Burnshirt Fri 3/12 1 PM - 3 PM Burntshirt Vineyards, 2695 Sugarloaf Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28792, USA

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Description:

Please join us for a 2 hour hands-on workshop covering dormant spur and cane pruning techniques. This class is perfect for vineyard managers looking to brush up on proper pruning techniques and methods. Due to COVID-19 restrictions this workshop is limited to 20 participants and masks are required to attend. Please bring your pruning tools and dress appropriately for outdoor weather.

Workshop Location: Burntshirt Vineyard, 2695 Sugarloaf Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28792.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pruning-workshop-for-commercial-vineyards-tickets-132835828539

Mar 12 Fri

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Description: 2021 Muscadine Growers Annual Conference Mar 1-3

The conference will be held virtual on Zoom.

Free for members of the NC Muscadine Grower Association
$25 for students/extension personell
$50 for non-members

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Agenda:March 1

1:00-2:30 p.m. Fundamentals of Muscadine Production Virtual Workshop – Mark Hoffmann, NCSU and Bill Cline, NCSU

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10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

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Essential Food Safety Practices for Fresh Market Growers Large or Small – Lynnette Johnson, NCSU

The Right Grape for the Right Market – Mark Hoffmann, NCSU

Spring Production Recommendations – Mark Hoffmann, NCSU

Fighting Fire Ants in the Vineyard – Hannah Burrack, NCSU

12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Break and Networking

1:30 p.m. – 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

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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

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

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

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Research Projects, Prospects, and Priorities – Whit Winslow, NC Wine & Grape Council

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Grower/Winery Partnerships
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Custom Harvesting
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Becoming a Real Business, Not Only a Grower or Winemaker – Phillip Nordan, Treehouse Vineyards

NCMGA Annual Meeting and Conference Wrap-Up
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Description: Agenda:

9:00am-9:05am Welcome and Workshop Overview

9:05am-9:35am Session 1 – Spring/Summer Vineyard Weed Management – Wayne Mitchem

9:35am-10:05am Session 2 – Sour Rot: Causes, Concerns, & Coping Strategies – Drs. Mark Hoffman, Hannah Burrack, and Sara Villani

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10:45pm-11:15am Session 4 – Disease Update and Fungicide Spray Schedule – Dr. Sara Villani

11:15am-11:45am Session 5 – Research and Industry Updates – Dr. Mark Hoffman

11:45am-12:00am Open Q&A, Discussion, and Closing Remarks

Registration:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2021-virtual-winter-vineyard-manager-workshop-tickets-136331953543

Read more at: https://wilkes.ces.ncsu.edu/2021/01/2021-virtual-vineyard-managers-workshop/

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