Maintenance of UMass student-organic vineyard
The student vineyard was started in 2015. The work will consist in learning about viticulture and maintaining the vineyard during the summer.
Anticipated Time Commitment:
- 12 to 14 weeks with 9 hours per week between May 20 (earliest start) and August 30 (latest finish)
Project Duration:
- Summer 2024, with continuation possible.
Compensation:
- Practicum credits
Name of research group, project, or lab
Petit
Why participate in this opportunity?
Viticulture Techniques:
- Grapevine biology
- Management of grapevine microclimate to optimize grape quality
Plant Disease Recognition in the Field:
- Hands-on training in identifying and diagnosing common grapevine diseases.
Disease Management for Organic Practices:
- Learning about organic pesticides
- Integrated pest management (IPM) principles to reduce chemical use while maintaining vine health