This viticulture course is an opportunity for new and aspiring growers to receive a comprehensive knowledge base for establishing or maintaining a vineyard for anyone who is seriously considering winegrape production in Vermont or surrounding regions. The course is guaranteed to run based on present enrollment, but won’t be offered again until 2019.
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:00 am – 3:45 PM
June 20 – July 13, 2017
University of Vermont Horticulture Research & Education Center
South Burlington, VT
Students will learn principles and practices of commercial cold-climate grape production, including: site selection and preparation; varietal selection; vine training; nutrient, water and pest management; harvest; and introductory winemaking considerations. Special emphasis will be placed on environmental and economic sustainability of the vineyard operation. The class will apply knowledge of integrated horticultural and pest management practices in a real vineyard setting. The class format will consist of a combination of classroom lectures, hands-on fieldwork, and visits to local commercial vineyards. Students are responsible for their own transportation to the UVM Horticulture Research and Education Center.
For more information contact Terence.Bradshaw