Viticulture & Small Fruit

Maryland Grapes and Fruit Page

Statewide Extension and research programs in enology, tree and small fruits, and viticulture (grapes) are being created and implemented at the Western Maryland Research & Education Center by Dr. Joseph A. Fiola, Viticulture and Small Fruit Specialist. Dr. Fiola holds a B.S. in Horticulture from Cook College, an M.S. in Horticulture from Rutgers University, and a Ph.D. from the University of Maryland. He has been with Maryland Cooperative Extension since 2001 and has over 20 years of academic and industry experience in research and extension in viticulture (grape growing) and enology (winemaking).

Dr. Fiola works with existing vineyard and winery owners to increase production and improve quality. He is working to expand the industry in Maryland by educating new vineyard owners.

Annual events include:

Some of the viticultural programs conducted by Dr. Fiola at the Western Maryland Research & Education Center are:

For more information on the Viticulture and Small Fruit Program, please visit http://www.grapesandfruit.umd.edu.

Joseph Fiola
University of Maryland
Western Maryland Research & Education Center
18330 Keedysville Road
Keedysville, Maryland 21756-1104
Phone: 301-432-2767 x344
Fax: 301-432-4089

For more information, contact Cindy Mason

Last updated: 04/15/2008

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