Sarah Lowder
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Join us as the Georgia Wine Producers come to the UGA Griffin Campus on Saturday, June 21st! Whether you are a new grape grower, an experienced grower, or someone who is tentatively interested, join us for our New Grape Growers Symposium! This event is perfectly tailored for those who are new to the industry and…
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We are hosting the American Society for Enology and Viticulture – Eastern Section Annual Meeting this year in Athens at the Hotel Abacus! This national event showcases the research conducted throughout the country on vineyard production and enology. Our Georgia growers are invited to attend at the member rate. We are also looking for wine…
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USDA scientists are working with local universities on a research project entitled “Areawide Management of the Invasive Spotted Lanternfly and Tree of Heaven” to suppress populations of SLF. They are asking for local vineyards to fill out the attached short survey to get a better understanding of current management strategies, even if you do not currently have SLF. https://umn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b9PyyoB4xukXfdI
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The Eastern Viticulture and Enology Forum (EVEF) recently wrapped up its latest webinar series, a collaboration between Penn State University (PSU), the University of Georgia (UGA), and other land-grant institutions focused on viticulture and enology outreach. This season featured four viticulture-focused sessions covering: Some of our enology colleagues also provided some wine-making discussion sessions as…
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As the growing season kicks off, now’s the perfect time to make sure your vineyard sprayer is calibrated and ready to go. Proper calibration ensures you’re applying the right amount of product to your vines—maximizing effectiveness, minimizing waste, and protecting both your crop and the environment. Why calibrate?Over- or under-application can cost you—either in lost…
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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…
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To all viticulture blog subscribers that are vineyard and winery owners in Georgia: We are recruiting hosts for the Winegrowers of Georgia Internship Program for the 2025 field season; we have several excellent undergraduate candidates we are about to start interviewing, but we still need a few more hosts for this season. For those looking for more…
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It has been cold in GA! Sudden temperature drops and late-spring frosts are generally the most damaging, it can be difficult to assess how ‘cold hardy’ our vines are at any given point. And while grapevines are generally more cold hardy than I am (because I am a wimp), there are certain ways you can…
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Join us at one of the available locations for an interactive workshop that will focus on navigating the many available resources to Southeastern grape growers on building an effective pest and disease management spray program. Be prepared to work in group settings to design spray programs within specific examples. This program will highlight their critical…
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Amelia Lyons walking between vines during her time as a UGA Winegrower Intern at Stonewall Creek in 2023. Photo by Chamberlain Smith
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