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Coursework for the Vineyard Operations certificate includes instruction and hands-on training in the Wine Studies program’s on-site vineyard planted with cool climate grapes. Students gain the basic knowledge and practical skills required for successful employment as a vineyard technician or for those wanting to establish a vineyard. Students must begin this program winter term. For more information about this program, contact Megan Jensen at 503.584.7254.

Program Outcomes

Students completing this certificate should be able to satisfy the following outcomes:

1. Evaluate the potential of a site for vineyard development through soil and environmental analysis.
2. Perform skills necessary for the seasonal vineyard operations of pruning, disease and pest control, grapevine canopy management, and crop regulation.
3. Prepare reports to track ripening data, vineyard pesticide applications, fertilizer requirements, and canopy measurements.

You may earn a certificate of completion by successfully completing the required 35 credit hours with a grade of “C” or better in all courses: