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***WIGA’s 2012 Viticulture and Enology Conference, May 5-6***
The primary event in the WIGA Calendar. St. Stephen's Church hall in Saanichton, Central Saanich, Saturday-Sunday, May 5-6..
Draft Program now on Events&News Page
An excellent program directed at the needs of Vancouver Island Growers and Wineries,
and the Suppliers Showcase meeting the needs of Island Growers.
Register now (use secure PayPal credit card system on Events and News Page or send check by mail with registration form)
Reduced rates for WIGA members (see Contact Us page to join).
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WIGA spraying workshop: Airblast 101 March 31st 2012, Cherry Point and Alderlea Vineyards
The WIGA spraying workshop was very well attended, and WIGA thanks all of those involved: Xavier and Maria Bonnilla, for providing the venue for the classroom session and the wonderful paella lunch, Dean Canadzich and Roger Dosman, for their practical insights, Madeline Waring from the BC Ministry of Agriculture for her presentation, and Lamont Brooks for organizing the workshop and his presentation.. We’ll plan a second practical session later this summer to demonstrate coverage issues with a full vineyard canopy. The presentation slides and photos (courtesy of Sherry Mussio) are on the Member Only Page.
See new WIGA Discussion Blog: https://vancouverislandgrapegrowers.wordpress.com/
Please contribute to the WIGA Grape Growing and Winemaking Discussion Group. All questions on local growing/winemaking are accepted, but please check first that answers not in basic books. Experienced people, please take time to answer questions; the success of all depends on the reputation of the whole region. We need to help everyone produce a better product. Thank you for participating.
See recent posts on increasing heat units by wind breaks, use of encapsulated yeast and sparkling wine being the future for our area, and wasp exclusion fine bird net..
2012 Annual Memberships are now due: $75 for members (one family or winery), $50 for suppliers. Dues may be paid at a meeting, send to membership chairman, or pay with Credit Card using secure PayPal system. (see Contact Us page for address and PayPal details).
Executive and Board on Events and News page
WIGA AGM and Christmas Social
With thanks to Unsworth Vineyards, Mill Bay, for hosting the annual AGM and Christmas Social, and to Amusé restaurant (just moving from Shawnigan to Unsworth Vineyards), for the outstanding catering.
Many thanks to Kellie Garcia for the Sustainable Winegrowing Workshop Friday Dec. 9 at Shawnigan.
See: http://www.bcwgc.org/publication/bc-sustainable-winegrowing-program
for information and "digital self-assessment, score card and action plan" . Hard copies of the assessment and guidebook are available for $10. To order, contact the BC Wine Grape Council Email: bcwgc@telus.net
See items for sale on Buy & Sell page:
530 ltr capacity press (Nov 10),
Bird Net, Ride-on sprayer; Barrels; Grapes; Winery Equipment available and needed; grapes and
crusher-destemmer (30 Oct)
Note that vineyard workers wanted and available may be advertised on Buy & Sell Page.
Winemaking workshop for cool climate coastal winemakers
October 5th, 2011 What’s your best bet when Mother Nature deals you a challenging hand at harvest?
Many thanks to Corrie Krehbiel from Cellar-Tec for an outstanding winemaking presentation
PowerPoint Files from Presentation on Events & News Page
Presentations from March 12 2011 Workshop
Presentation files now available on Events and News Page
Small Winery Investment and Operating Costs
Extension Bulletin Washington State University Extension and the U.S. Department of Agriculture
Now on Growers Information Page
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Strong cool La Nina weather system re-established for this winter-early spring 2012
See NOAA summary at: http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/analysis_monitoring/lanina/enso_evolution-status-fcsts-web.pdf
WIGA Conference 2010- presentations are available on the Events Page.
Funding Opportunities Booklet for BC Producers, Processors and Associations
http://www.ats-sea.agr.gc.ca/reg/bc-eng.htm
Also see: Van. Is Growing Page (Growers Info) for pdf file
Grape vine Crown Gall and certified vine stock. See new information
from Margaret Green at Saanich Research Station- Events & News Page ___________________________________________________________________________________
WIGA holds monthly meetings, usually 3rd Wednesday
of the month. Visitors are welcome to attend
Map, meeting events, agenda: WIGA
Meetings page. For membership application: Contact
Us page. |
