2015 MGGA PLANTING CLINIC SCHEDULE AND AGENDA

April 18th 2015 at Robin Hill Farm and Vineyards

15800 Croom Rd. Brandywine, MD 20613

Questions? Contact 240-304-8535

7:45 am -12:30

·  Cost $20.00 per MGGA member, $30.00 non-member, with pre- registration requested. Coffee, tea, and donuts will be provided.

·  Take place rain or shine. An inclement weather date will be set for SEVERE conditions. If in doubt check the website, www.marylandgrapes.org after 6:30 AM the morning of the clinic or call host contact.

·  The demonstrations take place in a 1 year old vineyard that is having vines added in the second year and having a 1.5 acre plot prepped for a year 3 planting.

7:45-8:00am

Registration including coffee and doughnuts

8:00-12:30pm

Discussions and demonstrations on the topic of establishing a new vineyard and planting grape vines including:

Site Selection (soil testing, remediation), Vine Selection, Vine Preparation, Field lay out, Planting Options and Equipment Demonstrations (ripper, tiller, vine planter, auger, and shovel), Vine Shelters and Stakes, Trellising and Post Pounder Demonstration, New Vine Care.

Dress for the weather!

Severe Weather Date: To Be Determined As Needed. (Check website for details)

MARYLAND GRAPE GROWERS ASSOCIATION

Pre-registration for 2015 Planting Clinic

Please pre-register at least 1 week prior to the scheduled clinic date.

Cost for each clinic is $20 for MGGA Members and $30 for non-members.

(Walk-ins will be accepted at the door-but must pay by check or exact cash)

COMPLETE FORM AND MAIL WITH CHECK TO: OR

MGGA Register On-Line at

Attn: Grape Planting Clinic

931 Warner Drive www.marylandgrapes.org

Huntingtown, MD 20639 (payment by credit card or PayPal)

Make Checks Payable to: MARYLAND GRAPE GROWERS ASSOCIATION

Please list the name of all registrants and specify you are registering for the Planting Clinic.

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Members: $20/clinic
Non-members: $30/clinic
Name: Joe Grower
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Total Registration Fees Enclosed:

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Dues are just $40 per year payable on-line at www.marylandgrapes.org

For questions on dues or registration contact