Stockbridge Sch of Agriculture 390G - Sustainable Grape Production
Spring
2020
01LL
0.00
F 2:30PM 5:15PM
UMass Amherst
50430
Research & Educ Greenhouse 103
This class will explore grape origins, domestication, and fundamental principles of grape growing, both domestically and globally. It will include practices specific to the winter such, as pruning.
Half semester course. This course meets first 7 weeks of the semester.
Students will learn the principles and practices governing the establishment and management of an organic or sustainable vineyard. Hands-on activities include students' involvement in the organic student-run vineyard project at the Agricultural Learning Center. Field trips to local vineyards are planned. Students will learn practices related to winter, spring and summer such as pruning, grafting, and vineyard establishment. A specific emphasis will be given to the challenges and opportunities of the growing local cool climate industry.
Students will learn the principles and practices governing the establishment and management of an organic or sustainable vineyard. Hands-on activities include students' involvement in the organic student-run vineyard project at the Agricultural Learning Center. Field trips to local vineyards are planned. Students will learn practices related to winter, spring and summer such as pruning, grafting, and vineyard establishment. A specific emphasis will be given to the challenges and opportunities of the growing local cool climate industry.
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Multiple required components--lab and/or discussion section. To register, submit requests for all components simultaneously.