Washington State Grape Society

We are now accepting nominations for the Lloyd H. Porter Outstanding Grower of the Year Award! This award recognizes as Washington grape grower who have 5+ years of quality production, has 10+ acres of grapes, and who has contributed to the advancement of the WA grape industry through significant service. Download the nomination form from our website: https://lnkd.in/g9uMxcWN Nominations are due by October 1. Catherine Jones, Margaret McCoy, Cameron Fox, Kevin Judkins, Kim Brunson, Sarah Del Moro, Gwen Hoheisel

Registration is now open for our annual meeting! Check out our website for the full program and registration information: https://lnkd.in/e5c5bZY8 The meeting will be November 21-22, 2024, in Grandview, WA.

Don't forget to nominate a Washington State Grape grower for the Lloyd H. Porter Grower of the Year Award! This award recognizes grape growers who have succeeded in the following areas: - Shown five or more years of quality grape production. - Followed established or innovative practices on at least ten or more acres of grapes. - Contributed to the advancement of the Washington grape industry through significant service. https://lnkd.in/g9uMxcWN

The West Coast Smoke Exposure Task Force has developed a centralized website on all things wildfire smoke, grape, and wine related! Check it out at: https://www.wcsetf.org/

Thank you to everyone who attended our annual Viticulture Field Day in Walla Walla, co-hosted with Washington State University's Viticulture Extension team. Thank you to our hosts, Figgins Family Wine Estates, and our sponsors Wilbur Ellis, Inland Desert Nursery, and Coventry Vale Winery.

Registration for our Viticulture Field Day with Washington State University Viticulture Extension closes on Friday, August 2nd! Pre-registration is required for this event. Join us in Walla Walla this year on August 7th for an action-packed morning on vineyard pest management, cold damage and rootstock management, and irrigation management! Information on registration at: https://lnkd.in/gKw67pjd Michelle M. Moyer, Gwen Hoheisel, Sarah Del Moro, Catherine Jones, Margaret McCoy, Cameron Fox, Kevin Judkins, Kim Brunson

There is still time to register for the Washington State Viticulture Field Day! Join us in Walla Walla on Wednesday, August 7th, for a morning of information presented by: Jason Magnaghi, Rui Liu, Troy Peters, Michelle M. Moyer, and Gwen Hoheisel! Details, including an agenda and registration, can be found at: https://lnkd.in/gKw67pjd

Only 1 month away! Join us on August 7th for the Washington State University and WSGS Viticulture Field Day! Agenda and registration information at: https://lnkd.in/gKw67pjd

On Wednesday, June 26th at 1:00 PM, the Washington State Department of Agriculture will be hosting a webinar on their Japanese Beetle eradication efforts. Learn about how you can help in this effort! For more information, including registration, visit: https://lnkd.in/e2AKcgAi

Registration is now open for our August 7th Field Day! Join us for a morning of rootstocks, weed management, water sensors, and phylloxera scouting! We are on the road this year, and will be hosting the field day in Walla Walla. https://lnkd.in/g4wzCS-H Registration is capped to facilitate an interactive experience; get your spot while they are available! Michelle M. Moyer, Gwen Hoheisel, Margaret McCoy, Sarah Del Moro, Kim Brunson, Cameron Fox, Catherine Jones