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2015 MGGA Viticulture Field Day & Annual Meeting
The 2015 Missouri Grape Growers Annual Meeting and Viticulture Field Day will take place June 9 at the Les Bourgeois Vineyards Blufftop Bistro, Rocheport, Mo. Plan now to take advantage of great educational resources from the Midwest Grape & Wine Institute and University of Missouri Extension. The field day begins with a morning focus on vineyard management. In the afternoon a panel discussion will take place with winery experts on contracting with wineries for grape sales. Cost for the event is $25 and includes lunch. This event is open to both MGGA members and non-members.
Agenda Includes:
Chill Out! - Cold Injury and Frost Damage of Grapevines:
Cold injury is often the blame for vine maladies in cold climates. Managing vine health is more than a prescription to combat cold injury but one of survival. Learn how to take the kill of the chill out of your vineyard. Misha Kwasniewski, University of MO GWI
Raising the Ceiling on Vineyard Floor Management:
Weeds are often considered a minor nuisance compared to other vineyard pest problems since weeds do not directly impact the vine or the grape crop. Vineyard floor plants and weeds can be friend or foe; friend to help manage vine vigor and foe when they become competitive. Learn how to manage weeds for vineyard success. Arianna Bozzolo, University of MO GWI
The Latest Buzz-Pest Management Updates:
New pest threats and old pest enemies in the vineyard. What to be on the lookout for this season. Dean Volenberg, University of MO GWI
Industry Updates
Wine & Grape Institute Updates
MO Wine Alliance
Missouri Vintner's Association
Missouri Wine Technical Group
Missouri Wine & Grape Board
Winery Contract Panel and Open Discussions:
Learn how to contract with wineries for selling your grapes and what the expectations are from the wineries.
Vineyard Tour at Les Bourgeois Vineyards Replanting projects
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LocationLes Bourgeois Bistro & Vineyards (View)
14020 W. Highway BB
Rocheport, MO 65279
United States
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| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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