Grandview, Washington
Thursday and Friday November 11th & 12th, 2004
“What’s Happening . . . In The Grape &
Wine Industries?”
Dr.
Robert Wample, Director of Viticulture and Enology, California State
University-Fresno and has the administrator responsibility for both the
department and research center. He has a research program evaluating
the use of irrigation management and mechanization on wine grape
production. Bob oversees the management of 150 acres of table, raisin
and wine grape vineyards and a 50,000 gal. winery.
“Current & Future Grape Market Trends”
Dr. Raymond Folwell, Agriculture
Economist, WSU-Pullman has recently accepted the position as Interim
Associate Dean for Academic Programs in the College of Agricultural, Human
and Natural Resource Sciences, effective November 1. He will be
administratively responsible for the academic side of the Viticulture &
Enology program and for implementing several changes in the academic
programs for the College of Ag, Human & Natural Resource Sciences.
"New Cost Study on Wine Grapes"
Trent Ball
is an Associate in Research, WSU-Pullman.
Trent works for Dr. Folwell
researching labor saving technologies in the asparagus industry, along
with researching the economics of wine grape and Concord grape industries.
“Mechanical Pruning – Now That
You’ve Tried It, What do you think?”
Jack Watson, WSU Extension Agent, Panel Moderator
Panelists: Keith Oliver, Jerry Decoto and Mike Bedker.
“Meet Jane Baxter-Lynn”
Jane Baxter-Lynn, New Washington Wine Commission Executive Director
Jane has almost 30
years as a public relations/communication professional internationally,
primarily in travel & tourism and franchising. She grew up in Rhodesia
(what is now Zimbabwe), graduated from South Africa’s University of Natal
and has worked in South Africa, Europe and the U.S. Jane came from the
Long Island Wine Council where she was Executive Director from 2000-2004.
“Producing Leaders”
Dave Roseleip, President of Agriculture & Forestry Education Foundation
Mr. Roseleip is President of the Washington Agriculture & Forestry
Education Foundation, a private, non-profit foundation devoted to
developing leaders for healthy farms, forests and communities. The
foundation is supported by over 700 investors from around the state. To
date 735 Leadership Fellowships have been awarded through the program. One
of the foundation’s most recent graduates is our very own Dr. Julie
Tarara.
“Concord Research at WSU-IAREC”
Dr. Markus Keller, Research Viticulturist, WSU-IAREC, Prosser
Markus
received his PhD in Natural Science from the Swiss Federal Institute of
Technology. He currently leads the viticulture research for Washington. In
October, 2004, Dr. Keller received Chateau Ste. Michelle’s Distinguished
Professor of Viticulture award.
“Improving Biological Pest
Controls with HIPPO’s”
Dr. David James- Dept. of Entomology, WSU-IAREC, Prosser
Dr. James has a
BS in Zoology and his PhD in Entomology. His responsibilities at
WSU-IAREC, Prosser are pest management research and has written more than
400 articles, including 120 scientific papers.
“Update on Pesticides”
Doug Walsh, Dept. of Entomology, WSU-IAREC, Prosser
Dr. Walsh is an associate entomologist at WSU-Prosser.
He received his PhD at UC-Davis in Entomology.
“The World of Organic Grape
Production”
Panel Discussion with Mike Concienne, National Grape Co-operative as
Moderator. Panelists include: Keith Oliver, Jim Gauley and Derrick Way
“Cover Crops for Organic Grape
Production”
Dr. Robert Stevens, Crop & Soil Sciences Dept., WSU-IAREC, Prosser
Bob
Stevens has been Extension Soil Scientist at the Irrigated Agriculture
Research and Extension Center (IAREC) in Prosser for 20 years. His program
has focused on nutrient management for irrigated cropping systems and the
use of alternative nutrient sources. Special interest has centered on
development of best management practices (BMPs) for irrigated agriculture
to protect surface and ground water quality. Bob is currently serving as
Interim Director at IAREC.
“Washington State University Wine & Grape Program”
Dr. R. James Cook, Dean College of Agriculture, WSU-Pullman
We are
pleased to have with us today, Dr. James Cook, Dean for the College of
Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences in Pullman, Washington.
He will be providing an update to the wine & grape program offerings as
well as introducing new faculty.
“Nematodes”
Dr.Ekaterini Riga, Plant Pathology Dept., WSU-IAREC, Prosser.
Dr. Riga has a BS in Biology and a BA in German Literature from
Fredericton, NB, Canada. She received her PhD in Invertebrate Zoology/Nematology
from Burnaby, BC, Canada. Her responsibilities are 70& research, 20%
extension and 10% teaching.
“Finding That Niche Market”
Dr. Michael Manz, Mountain Dome Winery, Spokane
Dr. Manz was Director of child psychiatry at Sacred Heart Medical Center in
Spokane. He was also owner/operator of Mountain Dome Winery. In June 2002, Dr.
Manz obtained the first license to operate a distillery in Washington
since Prohibition was repealed in 1933 and recently was featured in a full
page article in the Yakima Herald Republic. Update (2006): http://www.winepressnw.com/142/story/762.html
“This Program Is For the Birds!”
Dan McCarthy, Pest Board Coordinator, Okanogan County
Dan McCarthy is the fieldman for the Okanogan County Pest Control Board.
His job responsibilities is to respond to complaints concerning
horticultural pests and diseases. He is also an apple & pear grower
himself near Tonasket.
“Controlling Bunch Rot”
Dr. Gary Grove, Plant Pathology Dept.,
WSU-IAREC, Prosser
Dr. Grove received his PhD in Plant Pathology from
Ohio State. He has extension and research responsibilities for tree
fruits, grapes and hops at WSU-Prosser. Gary has received the WSU-college
of Ag Team Excellence Award and elected Councilor of the American
Phytopathological Society.
WASHINGTON STATE GRAPE SOCIETY
P.O. BOX 267
Grandview, WA 98930
Phone: (509) 786 - 7888
Fax: (509) 786-7880
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