Sustainability and Cabernet Franc Production in the East
August 19, 2025 | Galen Glen Winery
About The In-Person Workshop
Join us for a dynamic workshop tailored to the eastern U.S. grape and wine industry, where industry leaders and academic experts will explore practical approaches to sustainability in vineyard and winery operations. Learn about disease-tolerant wine grape cultivars, biological and reduced-risk strategies for fungal disease management, and the latest research on integrating softer chemical approaches in your vineyard. Gain insights from the New York Sustainable Winegrowing program, explore considerations for protecting pollinators, and hear refined strategies for Cabernet Franc production from seasoned growers and winemakers across New York, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Expand your knowledge, network with peers, and strengthen your operation’s sustainability practices.
What will you learn?
- Approaches to sustainability in vineyards
- Wine grape cultivars that reduce fungicide use
- Field research on disease-tolerant wine grape cultivars
- Incorporating biofungicides into spray programs
- Sustainable wine grape production efforts in New York
- Protecting pollinator insects in vineyard systems
- Cabernet Franc grape and wine production in the eastern United States
Program Sponsors
- Penn State Extension
- Galen Glen Winery
- This event is partially sponsored, and made possible, by funding from Explore Schuylkill
Space is limited. Preregistration is required.
Learn more about this workshop and register here.