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About VINE

The mission of the Central Coast VINE symposium is:

• To provide Central Coast wine grape growers, vineyard managers, consultants and PCAs with information about production practices that optimize yields, improve quality, decrease production costs and keep them abreast of new technology and techniques.

• To be a forum for the members of the wine grape industry to work together to improve the overall viability of the Central Coast wine producing region.

CURRICULUM

The two-day seminar provides information on practical, hands-on techniques, and insight into applied – rather than theoretical – research and technology.

The educational sessions for the VINE Symposium are directed

by Lowell Zelinski, Ph.D. As a former U.C. Extension Agent, private industry executive and CSU professor, he has directed many educational meetings. He uses his experience and industry connections to develop meaningful topics presented by engaging, qualified speakers.

HOURS:

• Tuesday, March 6, 2012 – 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

• Wednesday, March 7, 2012 – 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

The meeting opens with the VINE Showcase at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 6. The sessions are held from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and end with a Welcome Reception and Regional Wine Tasting with hearty appetizers and live music. (Guests are welcome.)

On Wednesday, March 7, the VINE Showcase opens at 8:00 a.m. and meeting sessions begin at 10:00 a.m. and end at 4:00 p.m.

ORGANIZERS

The VINE Symposium was developed by Lowell Zelinski, Ph.D. and Becky Zelinski – owners of Paso Robles viticulture production company, Precision Ag Consulting. Lowell Zelinski has a doctorate in soil-plant-water relations, and is a former University of California extension agent and CSU professor with more than 30 years experience in agriculture research, education and consulting. Becky Zelinski has a background in marketing and event planning.

Part of the Zelinskis’ mission for Precision Ag is to provide grower education. To that end, they have successfully developed and hosted production meetings, workshops and field days around the Central Coast. The Zelinskis developed VINE in 2010 because they believed there was a need for a viticulture production meeting to address topics unique to the Central Coast and to provide a local forum for growers and the industry to come together to learn from one another and address these issues.

MEETING LOCATION

The 2012 VINE Symposium will be held in the Country Real Estate Pavilion at the Paso Robles Event Center in Paso Robles, California. Paso Robles is located in the heart of the Central Coast wine grape production area and the Paso Robles Event Center is conveniently located off of Highways 101 and 46 East.

For a map/driving directions, visit midstatefair.com/directions.php
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ACCOMMODATIONS

Discount accommodations are available at several hotels. Please visit the accomodations page for more information.

Sponsors and exhibitors may also reserve RV spaces the The Paso Robles Event Center. The PREC has hookups available both inside the facility and in the adjacent parking lot. The spaces inside the facility include access to power and water. The spaces in the parking include power, water and septic hookups. The cost for either is $25/night. Arrangements to use these areas must be made in advance by contacting Diana Reynolds-Howell at (805) 239-0655.