VCE Viticulture Winter Workshop Registration Links and Pest Management Guides

I have new links for registration. Please use the following links.

Registration:

For the pruning workshop (2/21), please contact Ms. Beth Sastre.

For the First Grape Disease Management Workshop (3/6), please contact Ms. Kim Bryant.

Grape IPM Workshop 3/14 – https://pears.io/events/vce/127/

Grape Disease Management Workshop 3/19 – https://pears.io/events/vce/125/

Disease and Insect Pest Identification Workshop 3/20 – https://pears.io/events/vce/126/

Pruning workshop*

In this meeting, we will discuss the pros and cons of different viticulture and disease management practices during pruning and demonstrate them in the field.

Date and Time: 2/21 from 9:30 AM to noon

Location: 36888 Breaux Vineyards Ln, Purcellville, VA 20132

Grape Disease Management workshops

This workshop will cover the basics of grape disease management tools and options, then visit key grape diseases according to their appearance under typical Virginia field conditions. We will cover symptoms (disease identification), management options, fungicide resistance, and current recommendations. Please bring your questions so we can discuss them while covering each disease. There will be two workshops with the same content.

First date

Date and Time: 3/6 from 10 AM to noon

Nelson Co. Extension Office, 8445 Thomas Nelson Hwy., Lovingston, VA 22949

Second date (hybrid)

Date and Time: 3/19 from 2 PM to 4 PM

Location: Loudoun Co. Extension Office, 750 Miller Dr SE Suite 131, Leesburg, VA 20175

Disease and insect pest identification workshop (hybrid)*

We will present materials for vineyard pests and disease identification. We will go through many pictures and descriptions of the target pests and diseases (e.g., where and when you tend to find them).

Date and Time: 3/20 from 2 PM to 4 PM

Location: Alson H. Smith Jr. AREC (Virginia Tech), 595 Laurel Grove Rd., Winchester, VA 22602

Grape IPM workshop (hybrid)

This is a lecture-style workshop on grapevine management. We will discuss viticulture, diseases, insects, and weed management.

Date and Time: 3/14 from 9:30 AM to 2 PM

Location: : 750 Miller Dr SE Suite 131, Leesburg, VA 20175

I am looking forward to seeing you in one (or more) of these meetings—and, of course, at the VVA! In addition to the regular conference, we have Vineyard 201 on the 25th from 1 PM (please register for the event). We will discuss a few topics, such as Pierce’s Disease, Viruses, and Nutrient Management, and encourage participants to share their stories on management and tips and tricks.