2012 Wisconsin Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Conference

Beginning Grape Growing Session Sunday, January 15, 2012 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Overview of Grape and Wine Industry in Wisconsin - Dean Volenberg, UW-Extension Agricultural Agent Door County

Marketing Considerations - Tim Rehbein, UW-Extension Agricultural Agent Vernon County

Site Selection - Dean Volenberg, UW-Extension Agricultural Agent Door County

Building the Budget Before the Trellis - Tim Rehbein, UW-Extension Agricultural Agent Vernon County

Pest Management Overview - Dean Volenberg, UW-Extension Agricultural Agent Door County

Vine Anatomy and Function – Rebecca Harbut, UW-Extension Fruit Specialist

Winery & Grower Survey Results (Grape Track) - Becky Rochester, WGGA Grape Marketing Coordinator

Winery & Grower Survey Results (Winery Track) - Becky Rochester, WGGA Grape Marketing Coordinator

Seedless Table Grapes 2011 Update - Judy Reith-Rozelle, Assistant Superintendent

Grower Panel Varieties Discussion

Cold Hardy Varieties – Jim Luby, University of Minnesota

Building Grower & Winery Relationships - Becky Rochester, WGGA Grape Marketing Coordinator & Ryan Prellwitz, President of WGGA

Wine Grape Prices & Costs – Tim Rehbein, UW-Extension Agricultural Agent

Crop  Load Management – Claire Luby

Grape IPM Challenges & The Advances - Dean Volenberg, UW-Extension Agricultural Agent

Promoting Pollinators & Other Beneficial Insects in Grapes – Phil Pellitteri, UW Entomology