Training the Trainer: Pruning Wine Grapes
Event Details
Date
February 11, 2025
Time
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location
Hudson Valley Research Lab
3357 US Hwy 9W
Highland , NY 12528
Cost
Free Registration : Free
Host
Eastern New York Commercial HorticultureTraining the Trainer: Pruning Wine Grapes
Do you work with gardeners or backyard grape enthusiasts? Do you have an interest in learning how to prune wine grapes? Join us to gain experience pruning mature wine grapes.
This hands-on workshop is intended for Extension or County staff who either have an interest in learning more about grapevines or have the potential to have someone come through the door asking about grapes. The workshop is free for CCE staff, but registration is kindly requested.

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