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SUMMARY:2026 Pruning Field Course – Georgia
DESCRIPTION:Upgrade your spur pruning skills with hands-on learning in the vineyard with Fritz\, Rachael\, and your fellow Academy Members\, including: \nYoung vine and mature vine pruning strategies \nSetting up young vines for longevity \nProper spur pruning in mature vines \nRecovery strategies for damaged spurs \nAnd so much more… \n  \nThe field course will be followed by a wine tasting with light refreshments \nThe event is hosted by Limoges Cellars in Cleveland\, GA. \nA headcount is required for the wine tasting\, so please RSVP by February 3rd. \n\n  \nMembers\, please log in to RSVP.\nNot yet a member? Join today.
URL:https://www.virtualviticultureacademy.com/event/2026-pruning-field-course-georgia-2/
LOCATION:Limoges Cellars\, 312 Conasauga Dr\, Cleveland\, GA\, 30528\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Courses
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SUMMARY:2026 Pruning Field Course – Texas Hill Country
DESCRIPTION:Level up your cane and spur pruning skills with hands-on learning in the vineyard with Fritz\, Rachael\, and your fellow Academy Members\, including: \nPruning strategies for vine production and longevity \nHow to balance vegetative growth with fruit production \nSpecial pruning considerations for damaged vines and spurs \nAnd so much more… \n  \nThe field course will be followed by a wine tasting with light refreshments \nThe event is hosted by Sandy Road Vineyards in Johnson City\, TX. \nA headcount is required for the wine tasting\, so please RSVP by January 7th \n\n  \nMembers\, please log in to RSVP.\nNot yet a member? Join today.
URL:https://www.virtualviticultureacademy.com/event/2026-pruning-field-course-texas-hill-country/
LOCATION:Sandy Roads Vineyards\, 383 Vineyard Row\, Johnson City\, TX\, 78636\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Courses
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SUMMARY:2025 Pruning Field Course - Georgia
DESCRIPTION:Learn proper cane pruning skills hands-on in the vineyard with Fritz\, Rachael\, and your fellow Academy Members\, including: \nIn-depth pruning strategies for young vines \nSetting up young vines for both cane and spur pruning \nCane pruning for long-term vineyard health \nCane pruning mature vines \nCorrecting vines that have been improperly set up \nAnd so much more… \n  \nThe field course will be followed by a wine tasting with light refreshments \nThe event is hosted by Roo Mountain in Ellijay\, GA. \nA headcount is required for the wine tasting\, so please RSVP by February 14th. \n\n  \nMembers\, please log in to RSVP.\nNot yet a member? Join today.
URL:https://www.virtualviticultureacademy.com/event/2025-pruning-field-course-georgia/
LOCATION:Roo Mountain Vineyards\, 1493 Old Flat Branch Road\, Ellijay\, GA\, 30540
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SUMMARY:2025 Pruning Field Course - TX Hill Country
DESCRIPTION:Join Fritz for this hands-on cane and spur pruning field course\, including: \nPruning strategies for vine production and longevity \nHow to determine the best option in tough pruning scenarios \nUpdated vs. outdated pruning strategies \nSpecial pruning considerations for young vines and declining vines \nAnd so much more… \n  \nThe field course will be followed by a wine tasting with light refreshments \nThe event is hosted by Salt Lick Cellars in Driftwood\, Texas. \nA headcount is required for the wine tasting\, so please RSVP by January 8th.   \n\n  \nMembers\, please log in to RSVP.\nNot yet a member? Join today.
URL:https://www.virtualviticultureacademy.com/event/2025-pruning-field-course-tx-hill-country/
LOCATION:Salt Lick Cellars\, 18300 FM 1826\, Driftwood\, TX\, 78619\, United States
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SUMMARY:Spur Pruning Field Course - Illinois
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by IGGVA\, come learn proper spur pruning skills hands-on in the vineyard with Fritz\, including: \nSpur pruning High Cordon Vines. \nSpur pruning for long-term vineyard health. \nCorrecting common past pruning mistakes. \nDemonstration pruning older\, declining vines. \nAnd so much more… \n  \nThe event is hosted by Elkhart Hill Vineyard in Elkhart\, IL. \n  \n\n  \nMembers\, please log in to RSVP.\nNot yet a member? Join today.
URL:https://www.virtualviticultureacademy.com/event/spur-pruning-field-course-illinois/
LOCATION:Elkhart Hill Vineyard\, 4-6 Drake Lane\, Elkhart\, IL\, 62634\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Courses
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SUMMARY:Cane Pruning Field Course - GA
DESCRIPTION:Learn proper cane pruning skills hands-on in the vineyard with Fritz\, Rachael\, and your fellow Academy Members\, including: \nIn-depth pruning strategies for young vines. \nSetting up young vines for cane pruning. \nCane pruning for long-term vineyard health. \nCane pruning mature vines. \nCorrecting vines that have been improperly set up. \nAnd so much more… \n  \nThe field course will be followed by a wine tasting with light refreshments \nThe event is hosted by Roo Mountain Vineyards in Ellijay\, GA. \nA headcount is required for the wine tasting\, so please RSVP by February 8th.   \n\n  \nMembers\, please log in to RSVP.\nNot yet a member? Join today.
URL:https://www.virtualviticultureacademy.com/event/cane-pruning-field-course-ga/
LOCATION:Roo Mountain Vineyards\, 1493 Old Flat Branch Road\, Ellijay\, GA\, 30540
CATEGORIES:Field Courses
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SUMMARY:Spur Pruning Field Course - TX Hill Country
DESCRIPTION:Learn proper spur pruning skills hands-on in the vineyard with Fritz\, Rachael\, and your fellow Academy Members\, including: \nIn-depth pruning strategies for young vines. \nSetting up young vines for spur pruning. \nSpur pruning for long-term vineyard health. \nCorrecting a few of the most common past spur pruning mistakes. \nDemonstration pruning older\, declining vines. \nAnd so much more… \n  \nThe field course will be followed by a wine tasting with light refreshments \nThe event is hosted by Becker Vineyards in Stonewall\, Texas. \nA headcount is required for the wine tasting\, so please RSVP by January 16th.   \n\n  \nMembers\, please log in to RSVP.\nNot yet a member? Join today.
URL:https://www.virtualviticultureacademy.com/event/spur-pruning-field-course-tx-hill-country/
LOCATION:Becker Vineyards\, 464 Becker Farms Rd\, Stonewall\, TX\, 78671\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230606T130000
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SUMMARY:Young Vine Training Field Course - TX Hill Country
DESCRIPTION:Join Fritz and Rachael for hands-on learning in the Texas Hill Country. This field course will focus on different scenarios in young vine training along with examples and education on unique vineyard innovations. \nThe field course will be followed by a wine tasting with light snacks. \nThe event is hosted by Sandy Roads Vineyards and Post Oak Creek Vineyards in Johnson City Texas. \nA headcount is required for the wine tasting\, so please RSVP by May 30th.  Contact support@virtualviticultureacademy.com regarding registration after May 30th. \nDirections and parking instructions will be provided at the end of May to everyone who has RSVP’ed. \n\n  \nMembers\, please log in to RSVP.\nNot yet a member? Join today.
URL:https://www.virtualviticultureacademy.com/event/young-vine-training-field-course-tx-hill-country/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Field Courses
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SUMMARY:Spring Vineyard Field Course - Washington\, IL
DESCRIPTION:This spring field course will cover several important early season vineyard topics including: \nYoung vine training strategies for cordon trained\, spur pruned vines (VSP\, High Wire) \nAssessing early spring freeze damage and next steps for vine management \nVine leaf and petiole sampling procedures and common fertilization practices \nSoil sampling demonstration for routine soil nutrient monitoring \nShoot thinning and early season canopy management practices for VSP & High Wire vine training systems \nQ&A on early spray program decisions (products\, rates\, timing) \nLunch included \n\n  \nMembers\, please log in to RSVP.\nNot yet a member? Join today.
URL:https://www.virtualviticultureacademy.com/event/spring-vineyard-field-course-washington-il/
LOCATION:Tres Rojas Winery\, 1774 E Cruger Rd\, Washington\, Illinois\, 61571\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Courses
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SUMMARY:Spring Vineyard Field Course - Carlyle\, IL
DESCRIPTION:This spring field course will cover several important early-season vineyard topics including: \n\n\n\nIn-depth pruning strategies for young vines. \n\n\n\nSetting up young vines for your preferred pruning system (Spur or Cane). \n\n\n\nSoil sampling demonstration for routine soil nutrient monitoring \n\n\n\nShoot thinning and early season canopy management practices for VSP\, GDC\, and High Wire vine training systems \n\n\n\nQ&A on early spray program decisions (products\, rates\, timing) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMembers\, please log in to RSVP.Not yet a member? Join today.
URL:https://www.virtualviticultureacademy.com/event/spring-vineyard-field-course-carlyle/
LOCATION:Twelve Oaks Vineyard\, 18975 Vogel Rd\, Carlyle\, Illinois\, 62231\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Courses
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