It is limited to 40 participants who will take six courses over a two-year period as part of a cohort. Enrollment in individual courses is not available.

Curriculum includes courses on:"Grapevine biology "Site assessment and vineyard development "Vine nutrition and water management "Canopy and crop load management "Disease, insect and weed management "Vineyard practices

When successfully completed, these courses lead to a Certificate in Viticulture and students will receive 17 continuing education units. The program is the product of collaboration between the Department of Plant & Soil Sciences and College of Outreach & Distance Education at Texas Tech University and the Texas AgriLife Extension Service.

Written by Cory Chandler

CONTACT: Ed Hellman, professor of viticulture, Department of Plant and Soil Science, Texas Tech University, (806) 746-6101, or ed.hellman@ttu.edu