VIT-200 Vineyard Management

This course is designed for students already familiar with the basics of viticulture. Lecture topics covered will include integrated pest management, canopy management, foliar sampling, sustainable management practices, and how cropping systems affect vine vigor. Labor management and grape contracts will be discussed. A team sustainability project will be completed focusing on a sustainability issue pertinent to the Finger Lakes wine growing region. A site selection project will be completed by evaluating and theoretically developing a real site for its potential as a vineyard.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

VIT-105

Lecture Contact Hours

3

Lab Contact Hours

0

Other Contact Hours

0

Department

• Environmental Conservation and Horticulture

Grading Scheme

• Letter

SUNY Gen Ed Credit

• No

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Prepare a management action plan for a vineyard while considering predicted and hypothetical water relations, nutrient availability, and pest pressure
2. Manage and evaluate a canopy microclimate for efficient sunlight interception and airflow appropriate to site and variety characteristics
3. Critically evaluate and report on sustainable practices for a specific aspect of viticulture in the Finger Lakes
4. Analyze different spraying technologies to minimize drift and maximize spray effectiveness