Monthly Archives: August 2011

Surveys Due August 31

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Katie Meeks

Survey 1:  In an effort to better ascertain our VVA members’ interest in a Sustainability Program, we have created a brief (anonymous) survey.  We hope you will take a few moments to fill it out.   Please see links below. Survey … Continue reading →

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Virginia Wine Board Meeting

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Turtle Zwadlo

The next meeting of the Virginia Wine Board will be held Wednesday, August 24 at the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Forestry in Charlottesville. The meeting starts at 11am and is open to the public. Va Dept of Ag and … Continue reading →

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Summer Technical Meeting

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Turtle Zwadlo

The Virginia Vineyards Association held the 2011 Summer Technical Meeting on August 10th at Rappahannock Cellars. Thank you to owner John Delmare for hosting the meeting and use of the event space for the morning sessions, and to Vineyard Manager … Continue reading →

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Virginia Community Colleges Viticulture classes

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Turtle Zwadlo

Several Community Colleges in Virginia are now offering classes in Viticulture and Enology. The most extensive program is at PVCC, please see the post about their schedule. Other schools that have classes scheduled for this fall include: Virginia Western Community … Continue reading →

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PVCC Viticulture and Enology class schedule

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Turtle Zwadlo

Classes begin this month for Piedmont Virginia Community College certificates in Enology and Viticulture. Class offerings include: Start-Up Vineyard Classes at Monticello Join Gabriele Rausse for this field-oriented experience in the principles and practices of grapevine production. Class begins in August … Continue reading →

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