The Sustainable Appalachian Viticulture Institute & Jewel of the Blue Ridge Vineyard, in conjunction with Warren Wilson College in Asheville NC, will host the 2nd Annual North Carolina Conference on Sustainable Viticulture. Come learn how to participate in the fastest growing industry in North Carolina that provided an economic impact of more than $1 billion in NC last year. The all-day conference will feature speakers from around the USA who will share information on how to grow grapes organically/biodynamically, which grapes are best for our steep mountain slopes and climate conditions, how to market your vineyard and winery, practical aspects of using various cover crops between rows of grapes, some of the many ways to generate value-added products from grapes including neutraceuticals, and how to make wines from organically/biodynamically grown grapes.
We have a lineup of interesting speakers with useful information to help you grow grapes sustainably. Our featured speaker will be Phillip Hart, owner/winemaker of AmByth Estates in the mountains of Templeton, California. He will be presenting sessions on growing grapes bio-dynamically and making wines from his bio-dynamically grown grapes.
The conference will begin at 8:30 AM and run until 4:30 PM.
The conference registration fee is $40 paid in advance or $50 walk-in registration. Registration fee includes lunch, coffee break refreshments, handouts, and free parking. Online payment of registration is now available at http://www.JeweloftheBlueRidge.com/ – click on the link near the Warren Wilson College logo.
Warren Wilson College
701 Warren Wilson Road
Swannanoa, NC
