Arkansas Association of Grape Growers Inaugural Conference, Trade Show, and Banquet
Arkansas Tech University, Ozark Campus, Student Services and Conference Center Ozark, AR
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Arkansas Association of Grape Growers Inaugural Conference, Trade Show, and Banquet
The day will begin with the Annual Business Meeting of the AAGG, followed by workshops led by regional experts on a range of topics of interest to viticulturists. Topics will include sustainable grape-growing practices in the midwest, wildlife management, enology, marketing and development, and a panel of grape farmers discussing a range of current concerns in the vineyard. The conference concludes with a social hour and banquet. Throughout the day, there will be many oppportunities for networking among grape and muscadine growers, vendors, academicians, and individuals interested in the growth of viticulture and economic development in Arkansas and the surrounding region.
BANQUET LOCATION (evening only): Lawrence Hall, atop St. Mary's Mountain, Altus, Arkansas
Conference Program Ozark
8-8:30 a.m. Registration Student Services Conference Center Concourse 8:30-9:20 a.m. AAGG Annual Business Meeting, Room 117B 9:30-10:20 a.m. Session 1 "Grape Growing Practices in the Midwest," Andy Allen, Arkansas Tech-Ozark, Room 117A 10:30-11:20 a.m. Session 2 "Wildlife Management," Michael Hoy, Arkansas Game & Fish, Room 117B 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Exhibitor Lunch, Room 117A Exhibitors will have a few minutes each to talk about their company and what it offers the industry. 12:30-1:20 p.m. Session 3 "Enology Topic," Renae Threlfall, Room 117B 1:30-2:20 p.m. Session 4 "Weather Trends," Joe Pennington, KFSM Meteorologist, Room 117A 2:30-3:30 p.m. Panel Discussion "Current Concerns in the Vineyard" Room 117B Panel: James Dahlem, Grape Grower, Dahlem Vineyards, Altus Joe Bishop, Grape Grower, Bishop Farms, Lowell John Trickett, Grape Grower, Booneville Andy Allen, Viticulture & Enology Chair, Arkansas Tech-Ozark Moderator: Dr. Ken Warden, Arkansas Tech-Ozark
Banquet St. Mary's Lawrence Hall Altus
6-7 p.m. Social 7-9 p.m. Dinner Guest Speaker: Richard Davies, Executive Director, Arkansas Parks & Tourism Entertainment: Ryan Moore, Solo Vocalist; Andy Fox, Solo Vocalist & Guitarist
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Arkansas Tech University, Ozark Campus, Student Services and Conference Center (View)
1700 Helburg Lane
Ozark, AR 72949
United States
