New Jersey Wine Grape Symposium: March 6, 2021 (Saturday) 9 AM – 12 PM Please note that, there is a two step process to register for the pesticide recertification credits. Please see below the links and instructions. If you have already completed the STEP 1 (registering for the educational sessions), you may skip that step […]
Wine Grape Sessions at the 2021 New Jersey Ag Convention
Date: February 25, 2021 (Thursday) Place: Virtual. Please use the registration link: https://vganj.com/registration Registration: The convention runs from Feb 22-25. To attend only the Wine Grape session, choose ONE-DAY Pass ($60) OR if you wish to attend all or additional crop sessions choose Member Admission ($120). Pesticide Credits: CORE (up to 3 credits) and Private […]
Notes from the 2019 Cabernet Franc Wine Tasting and Evaluations
Hemant Gohil, Gary Pavlis, and Daniel Ward A Cabernet Franc (CF) wine tasting and evaluation workshop for winemakers was held on November 25, 2019, at Unionville Vineyards, located in Ringoes. Cabernet Franc (CF) is one of the most suitable Vitis vinifera varieties for New Jersey with high-quality wine production, for both north and south New […]
Wine Grape Presentations
Below is a collection of presentations intended for grape growers and winemakers: Assessment of Suspicious Grapevines Cordon Renewal Strategies for Cold Injured Merlot Grapevines Red Leaves in the Vineyard: Biotic and Abiotic Causes Opportunities and Challenges for Starting a Vineyard in New Jersey Clean Planting Material – An Effective Strategy to Prevent Diseases in Vineyards […]
Statewide Wine Grape Twilight – II (Webex)
Please follow the the link below the program agenda, to attend the Wine Grape Twilight – II meeting, scheduled on August 5 (Wed), 6 pm – 7:30 pm. There is no registration requirement for this meeting. Growers Questions and Discussions: My vineyard could be developing resistance to Downy Mildew (DM) spray. What should I do as far […]
Grape Expectations Symposium 2020
The 2020 Grape Expectations Symposium will be held on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at the Forsgate Country Club, 375 Forsgate Drive, Monroe Township, NJ, 08831. The daylong seminar includes a series of lectures given by professionals in viticulture (grape growing), enology (winemaking), and marketing. Lectures are designed to present new and relevant information to professionals […]
Wine Grapes Session at Ag Convention 2020
There is a Wine Grapes Session on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020 from 9:30 AM-12:15 PM. It is during the NJ Ag Convention in Atlantic City, NJ. See below for the program schedule. Wine Grapes Session Tuesday Morning, February 4, 2020 Hemant Gohil, Agricultural Agent, Gloucester Co. 9:30 A.M. Use & Placement of a Weather Station […]
Hilling-Up Demonstration
RSVP to Joan Medany at jmedany@co.gloucester.nj.us or 856-224-8030
Grape Camp 2019
Tuesday, July 30, 2019 (rain date July 31); 4:30-8:00 pm is Grape Camp 2019. This workshop will cover important topics on mid- and late season vineyard management. It will be held at the Rutgers Agricultural Research and Extension Center, 121 Northville Rd, Bridgeton, NJ. Light fare will be provided. Please call Joan Medany jmedany@co.gloucester.nj.us or call 856-224-8030 if you […]
Wine Chemistry Workshop
We welcome Clark Smith for a 2-day Wine Chemistry Workshop at the Rutgers EcoComplex, May 20 and May 21, 2019. See flyer for details: Please register for the upcoming Wine Chemistry Workshop by sending the registration fee of $275.00 per person. Make checks out to Rutgers University and send to: Attn: Joan Medany, RCE of Gloucester County, 254 County House Rd., Clarksboro, NJ 08020. Upon registration, you […]