Ohio Grape-Wine Electronic Newsletter

Editor: Imed Dami, PhD
Assistant Professor, Viticulture Specialist
Department of Horticulture and Crop Science
Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center
1680 Madison Avenue
Wooster, OH 44691-4096
Phone: (330)-263-3882
Fax: (330)-263-3887
E-mail: dami.1@osu.edu
www.oardc.ohio-state.edu/grapeweb/


 
 
 
1 February 2007
 
 
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Content:

Early Registration Reminder - 2007 Ohio Grape & Wine Conference
O-GEN Evaluation Reminder
Grape Pruning Workshops in NE Ohio
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Early Registration Reminder - 2007 Ohio Grape & Wine Conference
by Dr. Imed Dami, HCS-OARDC

- Early bird registration deadline is tomorrow Friday, 2 February 2007 so take advantage of early registration discounts. 

- Topics, speakers, and social events and registration forms are available at the grape and wine program website: www.oardc.ohio-state.edu/grapeweb/events/ogwc.htm. Registration form is also attached for your convenience.

- Pesticide applicator re-certification credits will also be available.

- There will a Trade Show exhibiting both vineyard and winery equipment and services.

- Accommodations: The Hilton Garden Inn is sold out. Rooms are still available at the Best Western and AmeriHost. Hotel reservations should be made directly with the hotel.
 
Best Western Wooster Plaza (1.45 miles/3 minutes away)
243 East Liberty Street
Wooster, Ohio 44691
330-264-7750
www.bestwestern.com
 
AmeriHost Inn Wooster – East (2.32 miles/4 minutes)
2055 Lincoln Way East
Wooster, Ohio  44691
330-262-5008
www.amerihostinn.com
            
Hope to see you there!!


Final Reminder for O-GEN Evaluation
by Dr. Imed Dami, HCS-OARDC
 
For those who responded to OGEN evaluation survey we thank you for your time and effort. For those who have not responded yet, please do so soon. Your opinion is important to us. The on-line survey has 16 questions, which should take less than 10 minutes to complete. We have extended the deadline until February 6, 2007. Thank you very much for your input and cooperation.  
                      

Grape Pruning Workshop in Northern Ohio
by Dr. Imed Dami, HCS-OARDC

If you missed the 1st pruning workshop in southern Ohio there will a 2nd one on February 22nd in northern Ohio. The Workshop is FREE, but pre-registration is required. Bring pruners and dress for outdoor conditions.

Pruning Workshop 2 - Northern Ohio

When
:         22 February 2007, 1 - 4 pm
 
Where:       Ashtabula Agricultural Research Station, 2625 South Ridge East, Kingsville, OH 44048. Phone: 440-224-0273
 
What:        Presentation and demonstration of pruning young and mature wine grapevines
 
Presenters:   Dr. Imed Dami, Dave Scurlock, Greg Johns
 
Pre-registration:
Contact Dave Scurlock for pre-registration at 330-263-3825 or Scurlock.2@osu.edu
 
Directions: (see attached)