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Grand Junction Pruning Workshop

March 25, 2023 @ 10:00 am 1:00 pm

Summary

Hands-on workshop for new vineyard owners focusing on pruning basics and general grape growing.

Description

Getting a vineyard started is daunting and the most frightening and time consuming task is pruning. Join Charlotte Oliver for a hands-on workshop to learn what you need to do to get comfortable with pruning and meet the new CSU extension viticulturist. Charlotte will provide individual coaching in the vineyard to help you become more comfortable working with grapes.

Held in-person at CSU Western Campus, 3170 B1/2 Road, CO 81503

Register for Saturday, March 25th: please click here

The event will be from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Mountain Time.

Registration will be limited to 35 people to allow space for participants to work in the vineyard.

Cost: $20, covers pruners, safety blade for checking buds, workshop handouts, and a wine tasting.

The email provided to Eventbrite will be the email we will be sending all workshop communications to. Be sure to use an email that is checked regularly

Agenda

9:50 AM      Registration / Check-in

10:00 AM      Grape care and why we prune (Dr. Charlotte Oliver, CSU)

11:00 AM      Break and move outside

11:15 AM      First pass pruning (Jeff Stultz, Abbey winery, Dr. Charlotte Oliver, CSU)

11:50 AM      Break and move back inside

12:00 PM      Networking and wine tasting (Lyndsey Rowzee, Salt & Acres, Dr. Charlotte Oliver, CSU)

1:00 PM      Adjourn

Speaker Biography

Charlotte works as the regional viticulture extension specialist for Colorado State University Extension, stationed in Grand Junction, Colorado. current program goal is to fill in the educational gaps between the active CSU research programs and the Colorado industry and hopefully start understanding the grape viruses across the state. 

Contact Information

For more information on the workshop please contact: Dr. Charlotte Oliver (charlotte.oliver@colostate.edu)

Anyone attending this program who requires auxiliary aids or services, please contact Charlotte Oliver at 970-241-3346, ext. 105 or charlotte.oliver@colostate.edu

Colorado State University Extension is an equal opportunity provider. | Colorado State University does not discriminate on the basis of disability and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. | CSU’s Office of Engagement and Extension ensures meaningful access and equal opportunities to participate to individuals whose first language is not English.

Colorado State University Extension es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. | Colorado State University no discrimina por motivos de discapacidad y se compromete a proporcionar adaptaciones razonables. | Office of Engagement and Extension de CSU garantiza acceso significativo e igualdad de oportunidades para participar a las personas quienes su primer idioma no es el inglés.

Charlotte Oliver

970-241-3346 ext. 105

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CSU Western Campus

3170 B 1/2 Rd
Grand Junction, CO 81503 United States
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