Mechanization and More Field Day

Mechanization and More Viticulture Field Day

Saturday, July 16, 2016
9 am – 4 pm
Old Cellar Vineyard, Arapahoe, Nebraska

(Just north of Arapahoe on US Highway 283, west side of the road)

Mechanization practices and technologies to benefit your operation

Gary Thompson, owner of Old Cellar Vineyard, developed an outstanding vineyard management program and has offered to share his experience and expertise at this timely field day. Nebraska-area wine grape growers will have the opportunity to learn about mechanization practices and technologies to benefit their operations.

According to Mark Greenspan, Ph.D., Advanced Viticulture, Inc., and the world's leading expert in wine grape irrigation, declining labor availability and increased labor costs make it imperative to adopt vineyard mechanization practices at the earliest opportunity.

AGENDA

9–10 am	Registration – $20, includes lunch
10 am	Welcome, Introductions and Program Overview – Paul Read, University of Nebraska Viticulture Program
10:15 am	Old Cellar Vineyards: History and Special Features – Gary Thompson, Owner Old Cellar Vineyard
10:45 am	Mechanization in the Vineyard: Rationale and Implementation – Gary Thompson
11 am	Sap Sampling, Fertigation, Irrigation and Foliar Feeding Programs – Melinda Eichenberger, Assistant Manager, Old Cellar Vineyard
11:45 am	Vineyard Walking Tour – Melinda Eichenberger and Gary Thompson, Old Cellar Vineyard
12:30 pm	Lunch and networking with Old Cellar Vineyard staff, UNVP staff and fellow attendees
1:15 pm	Ozone Sprayer: Uses and Application – Gary Thompson
2 pm	Leaf Puller and Hedger – Gary Thompson
2:15 pm	Netter Getter, Weed Badger and Other Equipment
2:45 pm	Machine Harvester, Braud Harvester – Gary Thompson
3:15 pm	Mechanization: Challenges and Opportunities – Discussion led by Gary Thompson and Steve Gamet, UNVP, moderated by Paul Read