It is wise for our association to have a clear contract between growers and winemakers. I have attached a sample contract,obtained from the California winegrower association, not every entry applies to us, but it will give you a good idea of what are the things you need to know about. If you have any questions, please call me Susan Captain 925-899-0703

Tom Moorhouse and I are attending this class. The instructor is Dr. Krebs. This is an excellent class, consisting of 3 lecture meetings and 3 lab meetings (in the vineyard). We got a lot of hands-on experience in the NVC vineyard. We have gotten extensive information on pruning techniques, physiological information of grape vines, and affects of pruning on growth the following season. I will plant this coming spring. This class seems to me to be a great starting point to learn about viticulture. However many of the students are professionals in viticulture and have been very helpful.

Please contact Sal or Susan Captain
925-330-2440 or 925-899-0703
thanks

Hi all, I am trying this page, I did simple hedging and lateral (secondary shoot)removal yesterday, all my vines are doing great and I have not watered yet this year! today the weather turned! I am keeping an eye on the vines for any heat stress...... I will try and blog again when I start watering!
I hope that you all would try this mean of communication. ask a question and maybe you will get an answer.
with my best regards,
susan captain