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2025 CALENDAR

May

Event: Climate Change in the Wine Cellar: California
Date: May 27, 2025  |  Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET
Location: Webinar
Description: Wine is a centuries-old agricultural and cultural product, with regions around the world specializing in distinct grape varieties and styles. Today, climate change is reshaping how grapes are grown, which varieties can thrive, and how wine ultimately tastes. In this webinar, attendees will learn how climate change and wildfire are affecting vineyards in Napa Valley and Sonoma County, how growers are adapting, and what these changes mean for wine drinkers. To deepen your understanding of the region and its wines, the session will open with an optional tasting of Alexander Valley Vineyards Homestead Red.  Consider purchasing Alexander Valley Vineyards Homestead Red or something similar, and, of course, ensure you are of legal age to enjoy them. This event is being offered at no charge to participants. Space is limited - preregistration is required.
For more information or to register:  https://web.cvent.com/event/59a4049e-e238-4d31-9872-cd88eb9b9cee/summary

June

Event: Regional Cultivar Tasting with Dr. Joe Fiola
Date: June 10, 2025  |  Tuesday 
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  |  Cost: $25
Location: Linganore Winecellars, 13601 Glissans Mill Road, Mt Airy, Maryland
Description: Dr. Fiola's annual Cultivar Tasting is back! Dr. Joe Fiola will conduct a controlled tasting of research samples (data!) made from the UMD's research and commercial vineyard plots around the state.

Taste new (or new-to-you?) varieties (Verdelho, Gruner, Vermentino, Tempranillo, Montepulciano, Colombard. etc.) in various styles and hear where these vines are suited throughout the state.

While this tasting is targeted to vineyard and winemaking staff, everyone who is interested in wine grapes is welcome to attend!

This is an especially good opportunity for wineries or vineyards in planning!

Coffee and lunch are included in the registration fee.

This research and education program is supported via the USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant.
Registration: https://app.glueup.com/event/regional-cultivar-tasting-with-dr-joe-fiola-open-to-all-members-143283/

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Event: Regenerative Viticulture Intensive
Dates: June 16-17, 2025  |  Monday & Tuesday
Location: At The Vineyards at Dodon in Davidsonville
Description: The Vineyards at Dodon is pleased to partner with Kelly Mulville and the Paicines Ranch Learning Center to host an intensive one-and-a-half-day workshop on regenerative viticulture. During this field and classroom-based opportunity, you will learn the tools of ecological viticulture, the science that supports them, how they can be applied in diverse settings, and their benefits for the environment and the wine. The program is designed for winegrape growers, wine producers, wine merchants, vineyard managers, agroforesters, students, educators, and anyone passionate about healthy ecosystems should attend.

Topics to be Covered:

  • Ecosystem processes and how they relate to wine growing
  • Holistic decision-making that aligns ecological values with vineyard practices
  • Applying the tools and practices of ecological farming to your vineyard
  • The crucial role of animals in healthy ecosystems
  • Vineyard floor management, healthy soils, extreme rain, draught, and microbes
  • Managing insect pests with biodiversity
  • Beyond the vineyard: The value of landscape biodiversity
  • Ecological farming, yield, and wine quality
  • Sequestering carbon and reducing pesticide use while creating vineyard resilience


Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/regenerative-viticulture-intensive-registration-1286698352409?aff=oddtdtcreator

  • Full-price registration for the workshop is $299, which includes four meals (light breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Day 1, and a light breakfast on Day 2).
  • Early Bird Pricing: Register by May 15 to save $50.
  • Scholarships may become available. Please let us know if you want to receive scholarship updates.

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Event: MGGA Summer Field Day
Date: June 21, 2025  |  Saturday
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  |  Cost: $25 per person (You will need to bring your lunch and a beverage.)
Location: At Six Wicket Vineyards, 10819 Church Hill Rd., Myerstown Md. 21773
Description: The program will include the usual IVM vineyard walkabout in the morning and presentations on pest (disease, insect) management and safety; pesticide recertification credits will be available.
Register/Purchase your tickets at: marylandgrapes.org

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Event: Penn State Fruit Research and Extension Center Grower Field Day
Date: June 25, 2025  |  Wednesday
Time: 8:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  |  Cost: $30 per person
Location: Penn State Fruit Research and Extension Center, 290 University Drive, Biglerville, Pennsylvania 17307 
Description: To see pre-field day demonstrations, arrive by 8:45 a.m. The Field Day program begins at 11:15 a.m. and concludes at 4:00 p.m. with lunch included. Concurrent research and educational sessions will be held throughout the afternoon. This event will occur rain or shine. Pesticide Credits will be awarded for both Maryland and Pennsylvania:

  • Maryland - 8 credits for Categories 1A, 10, CORE, PVT
  • Pennsylvania - 8 credits for Category 02, 18, PC

Registration or more information: https://extension.psu.edu/penn-state-fruit-research-and-extension-center-field-day

October

Event: The 10th Biennial Berry Health Benefits Symposium (BHBS)
Dates: October 7-9, 2025
Location: Hilton Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing, Philadelphia, PA.
For more information or to register: https://nationalberrycrops.org/berry-health-benefits-symposium/bhbs-2025/#!event-register/2025/10/7/10th-biennial-berry-health-benefits-symposium