INTRODUCTION TO VITICULTURE AND VINEYARD ESTABLISHMENT      3 Credit Hours

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Introduces students to current practices for establishing a commercial vineyard and maintaining its health and productivity once established. Topics covered include varietal selection, site preparation, equipment, site selection, first season establishment, vine growth development and training, trellis systems, vine propagation, weed control and vine disease control. Field work sessions consisting of 16 hours of hands-on experience is scheduled in area vineyards.