January 26-28^th, 2025

Join Us for the Ultimate Event Dedicated to Fresh Produce and Related Industries!

Whether you’re a specialty crop grower, winery owner, or part of the Agri-tourism industry, this conference provides invaluable insights and connections. Don’t miss out on this annual opportunity to learn, network, and elevate your business!

Get ready to dive into a vibrant world of fresh produce, innovative techniques, and networking opportunities at our upcoming event! Choose from 7 dynamic tracks designed to cater to your interests and needs. This event will bring together hundreds of growers, vendors, and industry professionals, offering educational seminars, business management strategies, and endless networking possibilities.
Event Highlights:
Outdoor Apple Pruning Clinic
Wine Sensory Class
Trends in Tourism
Social Media Platforms Workshop
How to Get Seasonal Workers Through H2A
New Technology in Farming and Business
Grower Round Tables
Business Strategies
DOR
Legal Q&A on WI Alcohol Licensing Updates
Distribution and Asset Protection
Farm Diversification
Leadership from the Next Generation
Insights from Scientists at UW Madison, Penn State, Washington State, Cornell, and more
Registration Costs:
$85 for association members
$95 for non-members
Onsite registration: additional $15
Breakfast and lunch buffets available (register for details)
Exhibitor Registration:
$544 per booth
Tabletop information only: $136
Includes 8’x10’ draped booth space with skirted table, 2 chairs, company sign, and a one-year membership to an association of your choice
Sponsorship Opportunities:
Starting at $150
Special Group Rate:
$129 plus tax at the Kalahari Resort
Social and Networking Opportunities:
Sunday “Taste of Wisconsin Wine Dinner” by the Wisconsin Grape Growers Association, featuring the best Wisconsin wines paired with an exquisite menu from a master Kalahari chef at 6 PM
Sunday 7:30 PM: Meet at the Swim Up Bar!
Sunday live music at the Piano Bar from 7:30-11:30 PM
Monday Trade Show Social: Mingle with vendors and other growers from 4:30-6:30 PM
Monday 9 PM at Wisconsin Tap House: Grab a nightcap!
Join us: https://freshfruitvegetable.org
Call today: 262-206-8442

The first WGGA event for the year will be a Vineyard Walk at the West Madison Research Station in Verona, Wisconsin.  

Amaya Atucha and Leslie Holland of the UW Fruit Team will be leading the event being held on Friday, March 31st, from 1pm - 4:30pm.

Amaya will have us in the vineyard discussing pruning and Leslie will follow-up with information on Disease Management and Spray Programs.

No cost or formal registration but let me know you're coming with an email so I have a head count to plan on.  

The Wisconsin Grape Growers Association is saddened to report the passing of WGGA board member, grower and grape consultant Nate Nelson of Colfax, Wisconsin on February 8th.  Our sincere condolences to his friends and family.

Thanks to Todd & Janet, Julianna and Amy at Bailey's Run Vineyard in New Glarus for hosting a tour and wine tasting.    

We got to see their current production area and tasting room plus the plans for expansion of both.  A tour of the vineyard followed where they have Itasca, Frontenac and Edelweiss grapes.  The highlight was the wine pairing of Bailey's Run wines with different cheeses, meats and chocolate.

Above - Todd Kuehl of Bailey's Run shows off his young Itasca grape vines.

Left  - Part of the group enjoying the wine pairing.

Below is a link for the upcoming fungicide spray program workshop. 

https://framenetworks.wsu.edu/event/midwest-building-better-spray-programs-for-vineyards/all/

Preregistration is required. This workshop will be presented on three separate dates. Please register for only one workshop date.

January 25, 2021 - Virtual Conference

ROOM ONE (GRAPE/WINE)

• Under Vine Management - Part I

  01/25/2021 8:00 AM

  
  

• Under Vine Management - Part II

  01/25/2021 9:05 AM

  
  

• Grape Varietal Yield Data

  01/25/2021 10:05 AM

  
  

• Grape Trellising Systems - Changing from VSP to Top Cordon

  01/25/2021 10:35 AM

  
  

• Safe & Efficient Application of Fungicides, Herbicides and Pesticides

  01/25/2021 11:05 AM

  
  

• Hiring Seasonal Labor

  01/25/2021 11:30 AM

Visit https://freshfruitvegetable.org/ to register!

To view our recent webinar on post-bloom vineyard management go to:

 https://youtu.be/2NvI6ZPrmVs

The recording from yesterday's vineyard management webinar from UMN Extension and UW-Madison Extension is now online. You can watch it here or directly on Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGP1_Zf5dLs  

Due to COVID-19, the in-person Educational Events are on hold but we just finished our Bud Swell Webinar which you can access the recording of here:

https://fruit.wisc.edu/2020/04/27/vineyard-update-spring-management/