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Please join us for this year's last IPM workshop!

Rescheduled Vineyard IPM Meeting Meets this Friday

Date:           Friday, March 21, 2014
Time:          10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location:   The Nelson Center, 8445 Thomas Nelson Highway, Lovingston, VA
Contact:     Michael Lachance, Nelson County Extension Unit;  (434) 263-4035

The central Virginia vineyard IPM meeting, originally scheduled earlier this month will be meeting this Friday, March 21st in Lovingston, Virginia,  located roughly 30 miles south of Charlottesville & 35 miles north of Lynchburg on Highway #29.

Dr. Mizuho Nita and Tremain Hatch will conduct this informative, pre-season briefing on how to manage the challenges of the 2014 growing season.  In addition, Dr. Jeff Derr will contribute recommendations for vineyard weed control.  This will be an excellent opportunity to review our past challenges to quality grape production and discuss who improvements can be made regarding plant protection.
You have the option of bringing a bag lunch or quickly visiting one of Lovingston ‘s local restaurants at noon. 

Local restaurants within minutes of the Nelson Center:
  1. Chen’s Chinese Restaurant
  2. Lovingston Café
  3. McDonalds
  4. Subway
  5. Vito’s Italian Restaurant
Please feel free to call the Nelson County Extension office at (434) 263-4035. if you have any questions or require assistance.  There is no fee for this event and it is open to all.
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