2017 Annual Conference Agenda and Schedule

2017 Annual Conference Agenda and Schedule

Friday February 10, 2017 & Saturday February 11, 2017

Friday Feb 10th / A - New Growers Workshop / B - Viticulture
8:15-8:30 / Registration, Continental Breakfast & Silent Auction to benefit Supporters of Maryland Winegrowing Political Action Committee
8:30-9:00 / Introduction, Thank you for coming, Announcements from MGGA or MWA, Warfield Room
9:00 - 9:45 / New Grower Workshop: The Local Industry, Dr. Joe Fiola, UME Vineyard Site Selection, Dr. Joe Fiola, UME / The Nuances of Bird Netting for Eastern Winegrapes
Alice Wise, Cornell
9:45 -10:30 / The Chemical Shed - Proper construction, storage of chemicals and general safety Dave Myers, UME
10:30 -10:45 / Break
10:45 - 12:00 / New Grower Workshop: Vineyard Economics Shannon Dill, UME Equipment & Supplies, David Myers, UME / Maryland's Sustainability Workbook hosted by Dr. Joe Fiola, UME and discussed with Alice Wise
12:00-1:00 / Lunch Break & Silent Auction
1:00 -1:45 / New Grower Workshop: Grape Varieties by Region, Dr. Joe Fiola, UME
Site Prep, Trellis and Establishment Ben Beale, UME / Grape Disease Management Review and Research Update Bryan Hed, PSU
1:45-2:30 / The Evolution of Sustainable Viticulture on Long Island Alice Wise, Cornell
2:30 - 2:45 / Break
2:45 - 4:00 / New Grower Workshop: Insect, Weed & Vertebrate Pest Management Dr. Joe Fiola, UME Disease Management, Ben Beale, UME / Leaf Removal Effects on Cluster Compactness and Rot Prevention Bryan Hed, PSU
4:00 - 5:00 / R&D Tasting and Discussion
Dr Joe Fiola, UME
5:00 - 7:00 / Grape & Wine Industry Happy Hour
Sat Feb 11th / A - Viticulture / B - Wine
8:15 - 9 AM / Registration, Continental Breakfast
9:00 - 9:30 / Introductions, Call to Order : MGGA Business Meeting
9:30 - 10:30 / State of the Wine Industry
Kevin Atticks, Maryland Wineries Association
10:30 -10:45 / Break
10:45 - 11:30 / Lavigna (Scott Labs) Research & Tasting Presented by Dr. Joe Fiola, UME
11:30 - 12:30 / Lunch Break & Silent Auction Convention / Vendors
12:30 - 1:00 / Legislative Update & Industry Awards - 2017 Legislation
1:00 -2:00 / Growing for Natural Wines Paul Roberts, Deep Creek Cellars / Winery Startup 101 - Licensing Regulations MWA Staff
2:00-3:00 / The 4Rs of Pesticides Application: Right Chemistry, Right Time, Right Placement Jennie Schmidt, Golden Run Vineyards / Custom Winemaking Solutions
Drew Baker Maryland Wine Cellars
3:00-3:15 / Break
3:15 - 4:15 / WineMaker Roundtable - Discussion and Tasting of Maryland Wines
4:15 - 4:30 / Closing Remarks

2017Conference Evaluation

____ Friday, February 10th

____ Saturday, February 11th

____ Saturday and Sunday, February 10th and 11th

Your Planning Committee would like to know your opinion of this annual conference program and your desires for future programming topics. Please complete the form below and turn it in at the registration desk when you leave. Thank you for your input.

First we would like a little information about you. Please check the appropriate boxes:

____Commercial Grape Grower____Small (“Back Yard”) Grape Grower

____Winery Owner/Operator/Manager____Commercial Wine Maker

____ Home Wine Maker____Interested in Growing Grapes

____ Interested in Opening a Winery ____Other (please indicate) ______

Please give us your opinion on the facilities and food:

Location: ___ Acceptable ____ Too Far Preferred Location is ______

Hotel/Meeting Rms: ___ Acceptable ____ Too Small ___ Other (Please indicate)

Food:

Breakfast: ___ Acceptable ___ Poor Comment: ______

Lunch: ___ Acceptable ___ Poor Comment: ______

Friday Dinner: __ Acceptable __ Poor __ Did not attend Comment: ______

Please give us your opinion of the information value of the topics presented:

General Comments on this year’sconference:

Below, please give us your views on program topics that you would like to see at future MGGA and MWA conferences, field days, and workshops:

Maryland Grape & Wine Industry Annual Conference - 2017

Friday & Saturday, February 1011, 2017

Important Meeting Notes:

Hotel Reservations: The Sheraton Baltimore North, 903 Dulaney Valley Road · Baltimore, MD 21204

Phone: 410 321 7400. Room Rate $109/night plus 14% tax. Room rate expires Friday, January 14, 2017. Please mention “Maryland Grape and Wine Industry Conference” to receive the discounted rate.

You can also visit our exclusive reservation link by going to:

A Silent Auction will be held on Friday to benefit the “Supporters of Maryland Winegrowing Political Action Committee”. If you have any item you would like to donate, please email Kevin Atticks, . Items can be new or used, of any value and do not necessarily have to represent the industry - crafts, art, gift certificates and items of general interest are also welcome.

Lunch Meals: On both Friday and Saturday, all attendees are invited to bring some of their finest vintages to share for both the lunch and the wine reception, bragging rights encouraged. Moderation is always strongly recommended.

A WineGrape Industry Reception will be held Friday, February 10th starting at 5 pm. Please plan to stay after the meeting and join us for some fine wines and lively conversation.

Pesticide Re-Certification Credits: Private & Commercial Applicator recertification credits are pending.

Registration Fees:

**Early Bird**-Late/At the Door-

If received byIf received after

Jan. 14, 2017Jan. 14, 2017

Friday, Feb 10th Workshop Registration & Industry Reception:

Members$99/person$109/person

NonMembers $109/person $119/person

Saturday, Feb 11th Workshop Registration

Members: $91/person $101/person

Non-Members: $100/person $110/person

Two Day (Feb 1011th) Workshop Registration

Members: $175/person $200/person

Non-Members $200/person $225/person

You may register on-line at:

(pay by credit card or PayPal account)

PRE-REGISTRATION(please list all registrants)

Name(s):

Address:

Phone:email:

Please estimate the number of registrants attending each multi-track session:

Friday / A / B / C
8:30 - 10:30
10:45 - Noon
1 – 2:30
3 – 5:00
Saturday / A / B / C
9:30-11:30
1- 2:30PM
2:30-5 PM

This is for planning purposes; you are not obligated to attend the specific sessions you indicate here.

REGISTRATION FEES: (# of registrations x registration fee = total)

By January 14th, 2017 After January 14th, 2017 & At Door

Friday Fee - Member ______@ $99/person = $ ______Member _____ @ $109/person = $ _____

Friday Fee Non-member ______@ $109/person = $ ______Non-Member _____ @$119/person = $ _____

Saturday Fee Member ______@ $91/person = $ ______Member _____ @ $101/person = $ _____

Saturday Fee Non-member_____ @ $100/person = $______Non-Member _____ @ $110/person= $ _____

Two-Day Fee Member ______@ $175/person = $______Member _____ @ $200/person = $ _____

Two-Day Fee Non-Member ____@ $200/person = $ ______Non-Member _____ @ $225/person = $ _____

TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED: $______

Please make your check payable to Maryland Grape Growers Association and mail to:

MGGA

931 Warner Drive

Huntingtown, MD 20639

Dues are just $50 per year payable on-line at marylandgrapes.org.

For questions on dues or registration contact .