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Finger Lakes Grape Program

Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Ontario & Yates Counties

Cornell University

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2009 Calendar of Events

December      
7
Protecting Agricultural Lands in the Finger Lakes III: Tools and Options for Landowners and Communities 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Jordan Hall, NYS Ag Experiment Station
Geneva NY

Increasing demand for land by developers and individuals has led to high agricultural land values and pressure to sell, edging the Finger Lakes region closer to “suburbanization”.  For example, much of the land along the lakes is prime lake-view property and highly desirable for home building. Yet, land on the slopes surrounding the Finger Lakes is uniquely and ideally suited for grape production. Competition for the limited amount of land suitable for grape production and lake-view development represents a challenge to the long-term viability of the wine industry in the Finger Lakes.
 
This workshop will explore several options to protect and enhance agricultural lands on an individual and community scale.  While there are no easy answers, this workshop will explore this and many more issues related to agricultural land protection in the Finger Lakes.

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10
Yates County CCE Annual Meeting & Dinner

6:00 PM

Anthony Road Wine Company

The featured speaker at this year's Yates County CCE Annual Meeting is Peter Martini of Anthony Road Wine Company.  Peter's talk is entitled "Sustainable Viticulture and Beyond", focusing on the state's sustainable viticulture program, 'VineBalance', and where the program is heading.  Registration cost for the meeting is $12, including dinner and wine tasting.  Space is limited, so make sure to call the Yates County CCE office at 315-536-5123 for reservations or for further information.
January
     
26-29
Unified Wine & Grape Symposium Sacramento Convention Center
Sacramento, CA
Visit http://unifiedsymposium.org for information.
February      
17-19
Viticulture 2010 and
39th Annual Wine Industry Workshop
Rochester Convention Center
Rochester, NY
Information is available at http://www.viticulture2010.com
March
     
9-12
Wineries Unlimited Valley Forge Convention Center
King of Prussia, PA
Visit http:// wineriesunlimited.vwm-online.com for information.

 

 

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Last updated: 11/23/09