Groundwork: A Vineyard Floor Management Summit

Join us for our next educational forum focused on Vineyard Floor Management. A two-part event with one day in seminars led by thought leaders from around the country, followed by a practical day in the field with hands on demonstrations.

*PLEASE NOTE DAY 2, MARCH 11 WILL TAKE PLACE AT WORKING DOG WINERY*

Set to take place over two days with day one in seminars on the historic, leafy campus of Chauncey Hotel & Conference Center in Princeton, NJ; and day two in the field with hands on demonstrations at nearby Working Dog Winery.

Join us as we survey the tools, techniques and innovations around vineyard floor management. We'll cover important areas ranging from soil health, cover crop management, weed control (including grazing), increasing biodiversity and the economics behind these practices. In a changing environment, vineyard floor management can help create a more balanced, sustainable, and healthy vineyard that is better able to thrive.

Each day will include a continental breakfast and a seated lunch, along with coffee breaks and lots of opportunities for networking with attendees and speakers.

Attendees can choose to participate in the full two-day event; or either single day.

Our Speakers:

• Dr. Jaclyn Fiola, Ph.D. , Assistant Professor, Soils & Environmental Science, Delaware Valley University
• W. Gill Giese Jr., PhD , Plant and Soil Science/Assistant Professor, Instructor, College of Agriculture, Arkansas State University, Jonesboro
• Craig Ledbetter, Vice President, Vino Farms
• Fred Merwarth, Co-Owner, Winemaker, Vineyard and Nursery Manager, Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard
• Justine Vanden Heuvel, Professor and Chair, Horticulture Section School of Integrative Plant Science, Cornell University

Companion Cost-Saving & Sharing Program:

To help you turn insights into action, we’re launching a cost-saving and sharing program as a direct extension of our educational forum. This initiative is designed to make it easier for event attendees to implement the latest vineyard floor management practices with special discounts and financial support.

Here's how it will work:

• Exclusive Discounts – All event attendees will have access to negotiated discounts on the tools and equipment demonstrated at the event.
• Cost-Sharing Match – New Jersey wineries and vineyards may also qualify for a cost-sharing match from The Winemakers Co-Op, further reducing investment costs.
• Maximize Your Savings – Full details on discounts and cost-sharing opportunities will be announced at the event and shared with attendees afterward.

All vendors participating in our March 11 field day will be enrolled in this program—ensuring you get access to the best deals available.

This is a must-attend event for those looking to optimize their vineyard operations this year and gain firsthand insights into the latest advancements in vineyard floor management.

Meet our Speakers: