Melissa
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Last week, UGA Extension Viticulture hosted its largest program yet: The New Grape Growers Conference. Over 75 industry members, new growers and specialists gathered at Crane Creek Vineyards in Young Harris, GA, to take part in a crash course of how to start, manage and succeed with your vineyard and winery. Attendees were primarily from…
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Pierce’s Disease (PD) is an ever present threat in the minds of many grape-growers. This disease, caused by the bacterium Xylella fastidiosa, is spread by many vectors, but most notably, the glassy winged sharpshooter (GWSS). Though PD was first discovered in Anaheim, California and was spread by the blue-green sharpshooter, the presence of such an…
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UGA EXTENSION NEW GRAPE GROWER’S CONFERENCE AUGUST 16, 2017 AT CRANE CREEK VINEYARDS IN YOUNG HARRIS, GA If you are looking to establish vines, just started producing wines, or have an interest in joining the Georgia / southeastern US vineyard and winery industry, please join us at our New Grape Growers Conference on Wednesday, August…