Long-Term Plant and Soil Health

Wine quality is greatly influenced by the soil in which grape vines are grown. Healthy soil is vital to the long-term health and sustainability of winegrowing. In this session, soil specialists will address key issues on what is a healthy soil, and how to keep vineyard soils in optimum condition for growing quality fruit on a long-term basis.

Moderator:
Glenn McGourty, University of California Cooperative Extension, Mendocino/Lake Counties

Speakers:
Paul Anamosa, Vineyard Soil Technologies, California
Mark Battany, University of California Cooperative Extension, Santa Barbara/San Luis Obispo Counties
Stan Grant, Progressive Viticulture, California
Rob Mikkelsen, International Plant Nutrition Institute, California