Tomorrow is the third EVEF webinar (Tuesday, March 11th 12-1:30PM) which will focus on Disease Management.

The Eastern Viticulture and Enology Forum Series (EVEF) is a collaborative series of webinars for grape growers coordinated by many viticulture extension programs. 

Please see below for program details and registration link for our next EVEF webinar on Vineyard Disease Management scheduled for 12-1:30 pm Tuesday, March 11.

DETAILS

This 90-minute live webinar is free but registration is required. Panelists will address pre-submitted and live questions while reviewing current best practices in vineyard disease management.

Managing vineyard diseases is a critical challenge for growers across the eastern United States. From downy and powdery mildew to Pierce’s Disease, Botrytis bunch rot, viruses, and trunk diseases, each poses unique threats that require careful management to preserve grape quality, maintain yields, and ensure vine health. This event will provide expert insights into disease management principles, equipping vineyard operators with the knowledge needed to avoid costly mistakes and mitigate risks to their vines and fruit.

Registration link: https://extension.psu.edu/vineyard-disease-management-expert-forum-discussion

https://extension.psu.edu/vineyard-disease-management-expert-forum-discussion

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In person opportunities:

Vineyard Sprayer Calibration Workshop – March 27

Registration Open! March 27 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Surry Community College, SBVE Grand Hall, 630 S Main St, Dobson, NC 27017

All-day vineyard sprayer calibration workshop that will be led by Gwen Hoheisel, Washington State University (WSU) extension specialist. She has conducted sprayer assessment studies to help winegrape growers better understand sprayers commercially available in Washington state, nozzle technologies and best management practices. She holds annual sprayer calibration workshops for Washington State winegrape growers and has created Extension material for Washington State University Viticulture Extension Program. This workshop will be interactive with presentations and sprayer demonstrations.

Registration will be $25 and includes lunch. Open to Growers and Extension Agents. Pesticide credits available.

Registration here.Additional information here.