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Program for Beginner Growers Session on Sunday, November 6th
7:15 am Registration
   
8:00 am Welcome and Update on the Texas Center for Wine and Culinary Arts, Inc.
  Gary Elliott, President of the Texas Wine and Grape Growers Association
  Tim Lehmberg, Executive Director, Gillespie County Economic Development Commission
  Ernie Loeffler, Director, Fredericksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau
   
8:30 am Resources & Tools for New Growers
  Dr. Ed Hellman, Viticulture Extension Specialist, Texas AgriLife Extension Service
   
9:00 am Grape Varieties for Hot Climates
  Dr. Matt Fidelibus, Associate CE Specialist, University of California Kearney Agricultural Center
   
10:00 am Rocks to Wine Project
  Dr. Lisa Morano, Associate Professor of Biology & Microbiology, University of Houston Downtown
   
10:30 am Break with Exhibitors
   
11:00 am Keys to Successful Vineyard Establishment
  Dusty Timmons, Texas AgriLife Extension Service
   
11:30 am Q & A with Morning Speakers
  Facilitated by Dr. Ed Hellman
   
12:00 pm LUNCH with Exhibitors (Lunch must be purchased as Meal Package or A La Carte)
   
1:00 pm Overview of Insects & Fungal Diseases
  Fritz Westover , Texas AgriLife Extension Service
   
1:30 pm Pierce's Disease Management for New and Prospective Growers
  Jim Kamas , Texas AgriLife Extension Service
   
2:15 pm Canopy & Fruit Management of Norton (Cynthiana)
  Dr. Keith Striegler, Director & Viticulture Program Leader, University of Missouri
   
3:00 pm BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS
   
3:30 pm Vineyard Management for Quality Fruit
  Fran Pontasch , Texas AgriLife Extension Service
   
4:00 pm Q & A with Afternoon Speakers
  Facilitated by Jim Kamas
   
5:30 pm Wine & Cheese Reception at Inn on Baron's Creek - Nimitz Room Foyer - 30 Minutes
   
6:30 pm BYOW Dinner at Inn on Barons Creek - Nimitz Room (Dinner must be purchased as Meal Package or A La Carte)
   
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