North Carolina Preharvest Workshop Monday, June 30th

The North Carolina Winegrower’s Association invites growers to prepare for harvest by attending a workshop, 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM on Monday June 30th at Surry Community College (SBVE Building) in Dobson, NC. Registration is required and costs $25 (Includes lunch). Register to attend HERE. See the full agenda below:

Morning Sessions

9:30 – 10:00 AM

Enhancing Wine Quality Through Targeted Fermentation Additions

Michael McGeary – Enartis

10:00 – 10:30 AM

Product Updates, New Products, Late Season Spray

Cole Davis – Helena

10:30 – 11:15 AM

Mid-Season Disease Management: Botrytis, Sour Rot & Sprayer Maintenance

Dr. Lexie McDaniel – NCSU

11:15 – 12:00 PM

Canopy Management Practices for Mid-Season: Crop Thinning & Canopy Strategies

Dr. Mark Hoffman – NCSU

12:00 – 1:00 PM – Lunch

Afternoon Sessions

1:00 – 2:00 PM

What Makes Specialty Yeast Special

Megan Hereford – Scott Labs

2:00 – 2:45 PM

Enology Round Table

Panelists:

Murphy Moore – Yadkinville Wine Company

George Butler – Sanctuary Vineyards

Matt Worrell

Katy Kidd – Dynamis Estate Wine

2:45 – 3:30 PM

Viticulture Round Table

Panelists:

Joseph Geller – Dynamis Estate Wines

Eric Case – Case VinCon

Max Ferrell – Childress Vineyards