The fourth edition of the Eastern Viticulture and Enology Forum (EVEF) webinar series is a collaborative effort between the Penn State Extension Grape and Wine Team and the land grant institutions: Cornell University, Rutgers University, Colorado State University, University of Georgia, Iowa State University, University of Maryland, and Ohio State University. Along with webinar presenters, several viticulture and enology Extension specialists will coordinate and serve as panelists throughout the EVEF series. The webinars are intended for vineyard owners, winery owners, vineyard managers, and winemakers.
The series is delivered free to participants, though pre-registration is required to access the live webinars. All webinars will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. ET on select Wednesdays. Registration is open for the first two webinars.
| Date | Focus | Topic | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 13, 2023 | Viticulture | Vineyard Labor Challenges: Mechanization and Other Approaches | Registration Link |
| January 10, 2024 | Viticulture | Building Better Spray Programs: Practical Outcomes From the FRAME Networks Project | Registration Link |
| January, 24, 2024 | Enology | An Acid Management Toolkit for Eastern Wines | Save the date! Link coming soon. |
| February 14, 2024 | Viticulture | A Current Review of Spotted Lanternfly Updates and Findings in Vineyards | Save the date! Link coming soon. |
| February 28, 2024 | Enology | Good Management of Malolactic Fermentation-Impact Factors | Save the date! Link coming soon. |
| March 20, 2024 | Viticulture | Addressing Climate Change Challenges Through Vineyard Management Strategies | Save the date! Link coming soon. |
| March 27, 2024 | Enology | Bioprotection Strategies to Control Spoilage Organisms During Winemaking | Save the date! Link coming soon. |
| April 24, 2024 | Enology | Good Management of Malolactic Fermentation-Sensory Impact | Save the date! Link coming soon. |
