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VIN 101 - Intro to Starting a Vineyard

Credits: 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech
Introduction to selecting and preparing successful vineyard sites, economics of vineyards, and cultural practices for nonbearing vineyards.
Competencies
  1. Explain soil characteristics suitable for vineyards
    1. Evaluate impact of drainage
    2. Describe impact of soil texture
  2. Identify site characteristics that are conducive to successful grape production
    1. Evaluate the role of aspect
    2. Evaluate the role of slope
    3. Evaluate the impact of meso-climate
  3. Describe methods of field layout and preparation before planting
    1. Determine proper row orientation
    2. Analyze impact of ground cover
    3. Explain the role of fertility.
    4. Analyze soil modification techniques
  4. Understand grape variety characteristics
    1. Identify different growth habits
    2. Identify different growing season requirements
    3. Identify disease susceptibility
  5. Demonstrate trellis configuration
    1. Analyze methods of post bracing
    2. Analyze methods of wire configuration
    3. Calculate trellis requirements
  6. Evaluate methods of trellis construction
    1. Differentiate post qualities
    2. Evaluate different types of wire
    3. Demonstrate methods of installation
  7. Contrast effective methods of planting
    1. Evaluate automated planting methods
    2. Evaluate manual planting methods
  8. Identify different planting materials and their management
    1. Contrast benefits of dormant and active vines
    2. Identify needs for grafted vines
  9. Explain methods of weed control
    1. Contrast pre-emergent and post-emergent herbicides
    2. Identify pros and cons of mulch
    3. Identify pros and cons of grow tubes 
  10. Illustrate important cultural practices for managing vines after planting
    1. Relate impact of water and fertility
    2. Evaluate the needs for pest control
  11. Evaluate training methods in young vineyards
    1. Identify methods for new vines
    2. Identify methods for 1 yr old vines
    3. Identify methods for 2 yr old vines
  12. Analyze pruning methods in young vineyards
    1. Identify methods for new vines
    2. Identify methods for 1 yr old vines
    3. Identify methods for 2 yr old vines
  13. Analyze vineyard economics
    1. Calculate costs
    2. Calculate potential income
    3. Estimate future break even points
    4. Demonstrate vineyard cash flow scenario



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