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Vineyard Management ( Viticulture ) - Associate Degree
Program Code : 103201
Midwesterners who dream of a career in wine country don ' t need to migrate to California . As Wisconsin ' s grape growing industry expands , business owners are looking for employees and suppliers right here . As a graduate of the Vineyard Management associate degree program , you have the skills necessary to own and operate or be employed at a vineyard as a vineyard manager or vineyard worker . You are skilled in planting , pruning , training , harvesting , gathering , sustainability , integrated pest management , and storing grapes and other fruits .
Delivery
Online : Some courses are held in the early evening at specific times each week .
Explore Locations
This program is offered at :
Green Bay
Program Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition : $ 12,498 , Books : $ 0 , Supplies : $ 0 Total Approximate Costs $ 12,498
This program is eligible for financial aid . ( https :// www . nwtc . edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college )
Estimates based on in-state residency . Learn more about tuition and fees . ( https :// www . nwtc . edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college / tuition-and-fees )
Requirements for Program Entry Individuals interested in this program must email Lynn . White @ nwtc . edu
Program Outcomes
Manage all part-time and seasonal vineyard workers . Maintain records of all vineyard operation activities . Assist wine maker in crop load management , harvest coordination and execution . Monitor the vineyard regarding nutrient status , grape diseases , insect , fungus , weeds , and other pests .
Curriculum
Students following the study plan below will complete the Vineyard Management ( Viticulture ) associate degree in the number of semesters shown .
First Semester |
10090111 - Sustainable Ag : Issues & Pract |
2 |
10320101 - VIN111-Intro to Viticulture |
3 |
10320122 - VIN112-Botanical Viticulture |
4 |
10801136 - English Composition 1 |
3 |
10102158 - Business Principles |
3 |
Semester Total 15
Second Semester |
10320108 - VIN293-Soils for Viticulture |
3 |
10320102 - VIN212-Winter Viticulture Tech |
2 |
10320103 - VIN214-Spring Viticulture Tech |
2 |
10804113 - College Technical Math 1A |
3 |
10320118 - VIN290-Vineyard & Wine Safety |
3 |
10320126 - VIN117-Cold Climate Viti & Eno |
1 |
Semester Total 14
Third Semester |
10320104 - VIN215-Sum / Fall Vit Tech |
2 |
10320107 - VIN213-Regional Vineyard Mgmt |
2 |
10320121 - VIN105-Molec Prin Grape / Wine |
4 |
10809172 - Intro to Diversity Studies |
3 |
10801196 - Oral / Interpersonal Comm |
3 |
10320106 - VIN211-Integrated Pest Mgmt |
2 |
Semester Total 16
Fourth Semester |
10090131 - Organic Gardening |
3 |
10809198 - Intro to Psychology |
3 |
10145189 - Writing a Business Plan-Sm Bus |
3 |
10320109 - VIN146-Intro to Enology |
3 |
10809195 - Economics |
3 |
Semester Total 15
Total Credits 60
Maintain records of all viticultural monitoring activities . Practice IPM ( Integrated Pest Management ). Recommend and plan any large scale changes in vineyard plantings , specifically cultivars and selection of the site . Plan and assist in irrigation scheduling and operation . Plan and assist in general property maintenance . Operate vineyard machinery safely .
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