NOTICE OF EVENT POSTPONEMENT AND PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES - As of March 13, 2020
Due to the current COVID-19 situation the Precision Viticulture Toolbox Development Workshop on April 6-8, 2020 is being postponed to a later date after the grape harvest in 2020. We will make sure that you are notified of the new date once it has been rescheduled. Thank you for your understanding.
PRECISION VITICULTURE WORKSHOP POSTPONED as of March 13, 2020
A three-day hands-on workshop for the the grape and wine industry utilizing computers and software in the Jordan College of Ag's computer laboratory.
May also include some hands-on learning in the Fresno State Vineyards on campus.
Includes refreshments and lunch.
INSTRUCTOR
Dr. Luca Brillante, Assistant Professor of Viticulture and Bronco Wine Co. Viticulture Research Chair, Fresno State Department of Viticulture & Enology
When - POSTPONED as of March 13, 2020
Originally Scheduled for Monday, April 6, 2020 to Wednesday, April 8, 2020
- Daily from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
There will be a welcome reception (optional) for attendees and organizers on Monday, April 6 from 5:00-6:00 pm in the Fresno State Viticulture & Enology facilities.
Fresno State parking details will be emailed to registrants prior to the event.
Where
Fresno State Ag Sciences BuildingFresno State Jordan College of Ag Computer Lab
San Ramon Avenue, CA
Precision Viticulture Toolbox Development Workshop
April 6-8, 2020 POSTPONED
HANDS-ON WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION
This workshop will provide grape industry workers skills needed to understand the precision viticulture chain and get them ready to move vineyard management to the next level. The workshop will make heavy use of open-source software that will be installed on laptops of attendees.
LINK TO PROGRAM ABSTRACT LINK TO PROGRAM DETAILS
The course will train participants on:
- fundamentals of Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
- creating and working with vector and raster data;
- effective use of freely available governmental resources (e.g. USGS and NASA) for spatial vineyard management;
- pre-processing and analyzing satellite images to develop vegetation indexes (NDVI etc.);
- fundamentals of geostatistics and interpolation for mapping purposes;
- creating management zones for variable rate management and applications in the field.
Participants will also be exposed to relevant new technologies currently offered by commercial vendors. Time will be dedicated for one-on-one instruction on specific subjects.
A questionnaire will be provided to the participants after enrollment to further tailor the content to their specific expectations and needs.
Limited Seating - Reserve Your Space Early
Discounts Available for Currently Enrolled Students
