Grape and wine workshop
By 2011-4-24 11:33:38
In cooperation with Lyon County Extension office, Highland Community College will host a workshop on growing grapes, making wine and the Kansas Grape and Wine Industry. The workshop is free to the public and will run 6-8 p.m. Dominic Martin, Viticulture and Enology Instructor will conduct the workshop, discussing how to get started in the grape/wine industry as well as other topics including first spray application of the season, what/when/how to plant vines, vineyard air pocket mitigation, irrigation systems, cover crops for between rows, sprayer calibration, spray scheduling, and five things that must be done before planting a vineyard or opening a winery. The workshop will be April 25 in Emporia. To reserve a seat please contact either Scott Kohl at HCC-Wamego (785) 456-6006 or Lyon County Extension Agent Amy Jordan (620) 341-3220.
From www.emporiagazette.com