SFS participant Nada Hadad sends us news of an interesting workshop for any grower interested in exploring winemaking.

Growing Wine Grapes in NH as an Alternative Enterprise:
No Longer a Dream - Workshop

The UNH Cooperative Extension, along with the New Hampshire Winery Association and the NH Risk Management Education Group, is pleased to invite you to a February wine making workshop on Saturday, February 3.

The one-day program is designed for commercial producers who are looking to incorporate growing grapes and wine making as an alternative enterprise for their business. You will learn about choosing grape varieties, basics of establishing a vineyard, viticulture in Northern climates, and wine making.The workshop is held in conjunction with the NH Farm & Forest Expo, (Salon C) at the Radisson Hotel, 700 ELm Street, Manchester. Registration is required and is limited to 100 participants or first come, first serve basis. Pre-registration is $10 per person with online registration at http://www.events.unh.edu/register.shtml?event_id=2689 (before February 3rd) $15 at the door. For more information contact Extension Specialist Becky Grube at 862-3202 or Extension Educator Nada Haddad at 679-5616 or visit www.extension.unh.edu