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OSU to offer grape management courseOklahoma Despite the fact that mainstream agricultural ventures in Oklahoma are wheat and cattle, grape production is quickly becoming an established industry within the state. Oklahoma State University will be offering a grape management course to familiarize potential grape growers with what it takes to become a successful grape producer, said Eric Stafne, OSU Cooperative Extension Service fruit and nut crop specialist. The course will meet once per month, with the exception of March, beginning Feb. 28, 2008 through Sept. 25, 2008. Each class will meet from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Registration is $250 per person and the course is limited to 70 participants. Registration is due no later than Feb. 15, 2008. For registration information, contact Stephanie Larimer at 405-744-5404, or e-mail at stephanie.larimer@okstate.edu. "The grape industry continues to flourish in Oklahoma and is having a positive impact on the state's economy," Stafne said. "The course we have designed will cover all aspects of the grape growing industry. This class is geared toward those who have just planted their vineyard, as well as those who are still in the planning stage." The course is designed so that participants will experience both the classroom learning environment in addition to hands-on experiences during each class. The hands-on lessons will take place in the demonstration vineyard at the Cimarron Valley Research Station near Perkins. Stafne said each class will cover a variety of topics, such as vineyard establishment, pruning and training, site selection, soils/water, insect and disease management, weed control, economics, fertilization, propagation, rootstocks, canopy management, harvest preparation and petiole sampling. "We'll also be covering important topics such as money investment, risks and the commitment required to establish a prosperous business," he said. There are a number of industry professionals, as well as OSU experts, who will be on hand during each of the classes to share their expertise and research-based information. "Because of the growth in the grape industry in Oklahoma, we believe the industry will continue to have a significant impact on the state's economy, as well as provide another agricultural venture," Stafne said. 1/7/08 Date: 1/3/08
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