MWC March 2021 Newsletter

March 2021 Newsletter Participate in this year’s #OpenLocalWine event, learn about Holiday retail opportunities with MWC member Meijer, mark your calendars for the 2021 Grape Kickoff, get involved with the MI Grape Society board, welcome Chris Southern of Detroit Vineyards to the MWC board, read a message from the President, and more! Get in on #OpenLocalWine NOW! Join…

Tanks for Sale!

For Sale! 2 tanks: Punch-down fermenter with seed removal. Bought through prospero: https://prosperoequipment.com/product/fermenter-pip/ Each holds about 1650 gallons, ferments roughly 6 tons of must. Punch down unit never used because our tank room doesn’t have tall enough ceilings. Height without punchdown unit is 13.5 feet. With punchdown unit is 18.5 feet. Diameter is 6 feet.…

Spray Program Workshops for Midwest Vineyards

Workshop on building better spray programs for vineyards in the Midwest From: Timothy Miles, Michigan State University, Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences, and other members of the FRAME team. Attend this virtual workshop on March 2 or 4, 2021, to learn more about writing or recommending fungicide spray programs. Powdery mildew on grapes a…

MIOSHA Ambassador Visit

NSF is teaming up with the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) and the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) to provide free education and one-on-one guidance to help Michigan businesses minimize COVID-19 risks. The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) and the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA)…