Lancaster Farm & Home Center, Lancaster, PA - 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

This intensive, full-day overview is directed at people who have just started a vineyard or plan to start a commercial vineyard in the Mid-Atlantic region. team taught by Dr. Joe Fiola (UM), Mark Chien (Penn State), and Tony Wolf (VA Tech). It covers all topics associated with developing and operating a commercial vineyard including site selection, grape market, vineyard economics, equipment and supplies, site preparation, varieties, trellis sytems, disease, pest and weed control and management into the first year. Registration fee is $135 and includes lunch, breaks, and handouts. Register through Penn State Cooperative Extension.

Contact: Mark Chien (mlc12@psu.edu) at 717-394-6851