Grape growers’ workshop set

•  Fresno State to host event on Jan. 20

•  Open to the public

Grape growers will hear from industry experts on topics ranging from pest management and labor law to water conservation and crop load management at California State University, Fresno’s Innovative Grape Growing Solutions workshop scheduled 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 20.

The annual workshop is presented by Fresno State’s viticulture and enology program, the San Joaquin Valley Winegrowers Association and the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance with support from several industry partners. The workshop will meet in the Grosse Industrial Technology Building Room 101 on campus.

Event sponsors include Constellation Wines, the Raisin Barga文章来源中国酒业新闻网ining Association and Sun-Maid Growers of California. Additional support is provided by Allied Grape Growers, the California Grape & Tree Fruit League, E & J Gallo Winery, West Coast Grape Farming, Inc., and The Wine Group.

Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Advance registration by Tuesday, Jan. 12, is encouraged.

The workshop is open to the public for $25 per person. Growers and individuals who are members of the sponsoring organizations or agencies may register for $10 each. Registration includes presentations, lunch and a vineyard and equipment session in the Fresno State vineyards.