The concept is to familiarize present and potential Oklahoma grape growers with grape management requirements throughout the growing season. A new add-on is Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry’s Continuing Education Units have been requested for categories 1A and 10 as well as private applicators. The course is limited; please register early. The registration deadline is Feb. 27, 2023

 

Follow the steps to register:

1. Register Online at OSU Marketplace 
2. Select: “Register Online” 
3. Then select “2023 Grape Management” 

or follow the link to Register for the 2023 Grape Management Course

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General Information

Class size: Course limited to first 50 registrants. Preregistration required! Registrations will be processed on a first-come, first-serve basis.

 

Fee: $250 per person 

 

Format: Discussion and practical exercise 

 

Time frame: March - September 2023 

 

Refreshments: Available during breaks and as needed for outdoor activities 

 

Additional education programs: Various workshops and other courses to be announced during class 

 

Course presenters/collaborators:  Aaron Essary, Assistant Extension Specialist, and other various special presenters throughout the course

 

Participants will receive: 

• Handbook of OK Vineyard Establishment and Management
• Pocket Guide to Oklahoma Grape Pests
• Network of contacts with other growers
• Knowledge and Certificate of Completion: Must attend at least four (4) classes to receive certificate

Location: Cimarron Valley Research Station 10820 S. Jardot Perkins, OK 74059; Phone: (405) 547-2672

 

Directions: 1/2 mile north of Hwy 33 and 177 the intersection by Sonic 

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Grape Course Outline

*Monthly topics and dates are subject to change.

 

Thursday, March 2, 1—5 P.M.

Vine Stage: Dormant

• Management Overview
• Site Selection and Vineyard Establishment
• Pruning Introduction
• Assessing Winter Injury
• Disease Management Overview

 

Thursday, April 6, 1—5 P.M.

Vine Stage: Bud Burst

• Grape Species, Cultivars and Rootstocks
• Mesonet Tools
• Trellis Selection and Construction
• Sprayer Calibration
• Planting Grapes and Early Trainings

 

Thursday, May 11, 1—5 P.M.

Vine Stage: PreBloom

• Budgets/Economics
• Soils and Water Quality
• Grapevine Training
• Canopy Management
• Insect Management

 

Thursday, June 8, 1—5 P.M.

Vine Stage: Mid-season

• Irrigation
• Fertilization
• Petiole Sampling
• Table Grapes and Muscadines
• Weeds

 

Thursday, July 13, 1—5 P.M.

Vine Stage: Veraison

• Preparation for Harvest
• Business Plans
• Marketing
• Winery Visit

 

Thursday, August 10, 1—5 P.M.

• Diagnostic Lab
• Harvest
• Pesticide Sensitivity
• Pesticide Applicator Licensing
• Sensory Evaluation
• Vineyard Considerations for Fall and Winter

 

Thursday, September 14, 1—5 P.M.

Vine Stage: Postharvest

• Winery Operations
• Course Evaluation
• Vineyard and Winery Visit

 

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