Automated Weeder Demo – Grand Valley Research Center
CSU Grand Valley Research Center, 1910 L Rd, Fruita, Colorado 81521 1910 L Rd, Fruita, CO, United StatesFrom the plow to combine, from vacuum seeders to GPS and autosteer tractors, ag tech has always been integral to crop production. Following on the heels of precision agriculture, many are dubbing the use of automated weeders in specialty crops the “next agricultural revolution”. Recent labor recruitment, retention and affordability issues are driving widespread adoption [...]
Wine Microbiology for Acidity Management – Webinar
VIRTUALHost: Aude Watrelot Agenda During this webinar, you will hear from Richard Descenzo from ETS lab about the importance of wine microbiology and yeasts and bacteria that are used in the industry for acidity management. This will be followed by XXX. After those presentations, we will be joined by a panel of winemakers for discussion and [...]
AgriWest Council Discussion
Mesa County Fairgrounds 2785 US-50, Grand Junction, COPlease join us for an AgriWest Council Discussion on Thursday, June 27th from 5:30-8:30 pm at the Mesa County Fairgrounds in the Community Building. Brisket Dinner by the Ribber provided. RSVP required.
Amateur Winemaker Workshop
CMU Tech 2508 Blichmann Avenue Bldg B, Grand Junction, CO, United StatesThe Amateur Winemaker Workshop is a comprehensive, two-day event designed for aspiring and experienced home winemakers. This workshop provides participants with an in-depth understanding of various winemaking processes, techniques, and troubleshooting methods, along with opportunities for hands-on learning and networking with industry professionals. CAVE member registration is $75 and includes access to both days of the workshop, happy hour, wine tasting and lunch! Non-member registration is $100.
Alternative Products: Verjus and Vinegar – Webinar
VIRTUALHost: Aude Watrelot Agenda During this webinar, you will hear from Dr. Andreea Botezatu, who will present some of her research on Verjus. This will be followed by Chad Stollenberg from Locus Lane Vineyards, ON who will discuss his production of vinegar and verjus. Register Here
CSU Testing Services OPEN
The Juice Testing clinic will open August 8th at the CSU Western Campus. If you have any questions about sampling procedures or where to bring your samples, please call or send an email to Dr. Horst Caspari ([email protected] or 970-434-3264 ext. 3). The Phylloxera Screening clinic and Virus Testing Sample Collection at the CSU Western [...]
Late Season Scouting – how to find phylloxera & viruses
CSU - Western Colorado Research Center 3168 B 1/2 Rd, Grand Junction, COJoin Charlotte Oliver for this interactive morning session to learn out to scout and sample for two of the largest concerns for Colorado vineyards. This workshop will be provided in person on August 9th from 7:30AM to 10:30AM. Preregistration is requested. Registration closes Thursday, August 8th at 5:00PM MT. REGISTER HERE [...]
Music on the Lawn
281 33 RD 281 33 Rd, Palisade, CO, United StatesMusic by Papa Joey and food truck by Surfin Salmon. Wine by the glass or bottle. Family Friendly. NO outside alcohol. Free event, please consider a donation to offset the bank costs.
Music on the Lawn – Start the winefest celebration.
281 33 RD 281 33 Rd, Palisade, CO, United StatesMusic on the lawn by Bannon Teague and the Riflemen. Excellent food by Panini Junction. Family friendly. Wines by the glass or bottle. Bring a lawn chair for a more comfortable seat. No charge, please consider a donation to offset the cost of the band. No outside alcohol.