Maryland wineries are seeking high-quality Maryland-grown fruit, but it’s in short supply. Growers have struggled to stay afloat, often unable to reach an economy of scale.
It’s time to expand Maryland’s viticultural base in a financially sustainable fashion.
Available online, this 9-lesson course by viticulturist Joyce Rigby will guide participants through the vineyard startup and expansion process from a professional perspective—and with financial modeling in mind.
VITICULTURE CONSULTANT JOYCE RIGBY RELEASES VINI-FI FINANCIAL OUTLOOK TOOL VIA ONLINE COURSE
Lessons include:
- What the Maryland Wine Industry Wants & Needs
- Introduction to Growing Wine Grapes
- Site Evaluation
- Site Design
- Implementation
- Canopy Management
- Diseases
- Equipment
- Commercial Vineyard Business – Intro to Vini-fi Tool
Click on the image at the top of this release to learn more and register for this online course.
CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE
Those enrolling in MWA’s Commercial Vineyard Expansion (CVE) online course earn a certificate of completion.
The development of this program was funded by a grant from the Maryland Grape & Wine Promotion Fund through the Governor’s Commission on Maryland Wine & Grape Growing.
