Prospective Winegrower Workshops

    
Grape growing is a labor intensive enterprise that requires significant up-front investment in comparison to many other agricultural crops. The Prospective Winegrower Workshop was created by the Texas AgriLife Extension Viticulture Team to educate farmers, entrepreneurs, or any individual considering planting a commercial vineyard. This one-day educational event consists of a series of presentations that provide an overview of the unique requirements and risks associated with establishment and operation of a commercial vineyard in Texas. The workshop is co-instructed by AgriLife Extension Viticulture Advisors at multiple locations throughout the state.

Workshop topics include:

  • Vineyard Economics
  • Necessary Viticulture Expertise
  • Vineyard Site Considerations
  • Risk Factors
  • Vineyard Labor Requirements

Fee: $150, Lunch is provided ($250 per couple)
Register online: AgriLife Extension Events
Keyword Search: Wine

The Prospective Winegrower Workshop serves as a prerequisite for application to the Texas Viticulture Certificate Program, offered by Texas Tech University and Texas AgriLife Extension. Go to the Certificate Program website for information on this educational program.

2012

February 7, 2012
 
 		 Lead Instructor: Fran Pontasch
Location: Pittsburg, TX
 
March 14, 2012
 
 		 Lead Instructor: Fritz Westover
Location: Houston, TX
 
May 4, 2012
 
 		 Lead Instructor: Penny Adams
Location: Fredericksburg, TX
 
June 15, 2012
 
 		 Lead Instructor: Dusty Timmons
Location: Lubbock, TX
 


 

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