VINEYARD OPERATIONS

Catalog description

Examines operations lifecycle of a grape farm (vineyard) from the annual production cycle to the productive life of a vineyard from pre-development to termination. Emphasizes wine grape vineyards and links the annual and lifetime operations to winery production and marketing. Develops a solid understanding of the process timeline and inputs required in commercial vineyard production. Explores decision-making about vineyard development planning, planning for annual management practices, planning for in-season production, and practices that occur in the pre-planting, development, and management stages.