2018 Annual Conference Agenda and Schedule

Friday February 9 - Saturday February 10

Friday Feb 9th A - New Growers Workshop (DUNCAN ROOM)

8:30 - 8:45 Registration, Continental Breakfast

8:45 - 9:00 Introduction, Thank you for coming

9:00 – 10:30

The Local Industry: Dr. Joe Fiola, University of Maryland Vineyard Site Selection: Dr. Joe Fiola, University of Maryland

10:30 - 10:45 Break

10:45 - 12:00

Vineyard Economics: Ben Beale, University of Maryland Equipment & Supplies: David Myers, University of Maryland

12:00 - 1:00 Lunch Break

1:00 - 1:45 Grape Varieties by Region: Dr. Joe Fiola, University of Maryland Site Prep, Trellis and Establishment: Dave Myers, University of Maryland 1:45 - 2:30

2:30 - 2:45 Break

2:45 - 4:00

Insect, Weed & Vertebrate Pest Management: Dr. Joe Fiola, University of Maryland Disease Management: Ben Beale, University of Maryland Final Questions Program Summary

4:00 – 4:30

Sat Feb 10th A – Viticulture (WARFIELD ROOM) B – Wine (AMPHITHEATER)

7:30 – 8:00 Registration and Continental Breakfast (Warfield Room)

8:00 - 8:30 Introductions, Call to Order: MGGA Business Meeting (Warfield Room)

8:30 - 9:00 State of the Wine Industry/Legislative Update: Kevin Atticks, Maryland Wineries Association (Warfield Room)

9:00 - 9:30 Break

9:30 - 10:30

Leaf Roll Virus: Learn what it is and how to identify it. Understand the impact on infected sites.

Bryan Hed, Penn State University

What the Market Wants. You’re going to start, or have already started, a winery. The session will cover understanding the marketplace, identifying your customers, targeted marketing and social media to each, and considerations for the type/style of wines you offer.

Kevin Atticks, Executive Director, MWA

Judy Crow, Owner, Crow Winery

10:30 – 11:30

Powdery Mildew Resistance: An in depth session on the research on PM & DM and how it can affect your vineyard.

Dr. Anton Baudoin, Virginia Tech, Department of Plant Pathology

Red, White, Rosé… and Orange? In 2016 Bloomberg News declared, “orange wines have finally arrived.” However, this style dates back about 5,000 years. This session will discuss different styles of orange (extended skin contact) wines, and considerations for including them in your product lineup. MD, VA and Georgian wine tasting will be offered during lunch break.

Dr. Joe Fiola, UME

Jordan Harris, Winemaker, Tarara Winery

11:30 – 12:30 Lunch Break & Industry Awards Vendor Displays (Warfield Room)

12:30 – 1:30

Season Long Canopy Management: This session will take you step by step through the growing season on what should be done to your canopy and when.

Ron Wates, Vineyard Manager, Boordy Vineyards

The Care and Use of Oak in Winemaking. Oak can lift up the flavor of your wine, provide structure and aging potential, but also overwhelm a wine. This session will talk about barrel selection, as well as the use of other forms of oak in your winemaking process. Tasting component.

Dr. Joe Fiola, UME

Alice Blayne-Allard, Free State Cooperage

1:30 - 2:30

Late Season Fruit Rots: Receive a thorough understanding of rots and what can be done to help keep them under control.

Dr. Joe Fiola, UME

Bryan Hed, Penn State

New UME Pathologist

Commercial industry

Bubbles, Bubbles, Everywhere. Learn about some of the multiple methods (méthode champenoise, pétillant naturel, force carbonation) for achieving a bubbly product, as well as the cost, time and bottling considerations for each method. Tasting component.

Drew Baker, Owner, Old Westminster Winery

Claude Thibaut, Thibaut-Janisson Winery

2:30 - 2:45 Break

2:45 – 3:45 Research Wine Tastings and Analysis: Dr. Joe Fiola (Warfield Room)

3:45 - 4:00 Closing Remarks: MGGA & MWA (Warfield Room)

2018 Conference Evaluation

____ Friday, February 9: New Grower Workshop

____ Saturday, February 10: Viticulture and/or Wine

____ Friday and Saturday: Attended Both Days

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 Rooms: ___ Acceptable ____ Too Small ___ Other (Please indicate)

Food:

Breakfast: ___ Acceptable ___ Poor Comment: _____________________________________________

Lunch: ___ Acceptable ___ Poor Comment: _____________________________________________

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

General Comments on this year’s conference:

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:

2018 Maryland Grape & Wine Industry Annual Conference Friday February 9 - Saturday February 10

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 24, 2018. Please mention “Maryland Grape and Wine Industry

Conference” to receive the discounted rate.

Lunch Meals: On Saturday, all attendees are invited to bring some of their finest vintages to share for lunch,

bragging rights encouraged. Moderation is always strongly recommended.

Pesticide Re-Certification Credits: Private & Commercial Applicator recertification credits will apply.

Registration Fees:

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

If received by If received after

Jan. 26, 2018 Jan. 26, 2018

Friday, Feb 9 - New Grower Workshop Registration Members: $75/person $95/person

Non-Members: $85/person $105/person

Saturday, Feb 10 - Annual Conference Registration

Members: $100/person $120/person

Non-Members: $110/person $130/person

Both Days (Feb 9 & 10) - Workshop & Conference Registration

Members: $165/person $205/person

Non-Members $185/person $225/person

You may register on-line at: http://www.marylandgrapes.org

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MAIL IN PRE-REGISTRATION (please list all registrants)

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Please estimate the number of registrants attending each

multi-track session:

Friday 9th New Growers

8:30 – 5:00

Saturday 10th MGGA MWA

9:30-10:30

10:30-11:30

12:30-1:30

1:30-2:30

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 26, 2018 After January 26, 2018 and At The Door

Friday (Member): ____ @ $75/pp = $________ Friday (Member): ____ @ $95/pp = $________

Friday (Non-Member): ____ @ $85/pp = $________ Friday (Non-Member): ____ @ $105/pp = $________

Saturday (Member): ____ @ $100/pp = $________ Saturday (Member): ____ @ $120/pp = $________

Saturday (Non-Member): ____ @ $110/pp = $________ Saturday (Non-Member): ____ @ $130/pp = $________

Both Days (Member): ____ @ $165/pp = $________ Both Days (Member): ____ @ $205/pp = $________

Both Days (Non-Member): ____ @ $185/pp = $________ Both Days (Non-Member): ____ @ $225/pp = $________

TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED: $________

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

MGGA Treasurer PO Box 194 Hyattsville, MD 20781-2051

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

For questions on dues or registration contact treasurer@marylandgrapes.org.

Save a stamp and time: register on-line at

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