What's New
August, 2010: Advanced Viticulture and Mark Greenspan featured in Northbay Biz article on vineyard water management. Click here for article.
June 1, 2010: New Equipment Leasing Programs Announced
Advanced Viticulture is excited to announce that equipment leasing programs are now being offered. Soil moisture probes, plant water status monitoring equipment and automated weather stations are now available for no cash up front. Combine the advanced technology with viticultural advisory services (optional) to provide quick and inexpensive access to decision support for this growing season.
Upcoming Public Speaking Engagements (updated 8/31/10):
November 2, 2010: Mark will speak at the Community Alliance with Family Farmers' event at SRJC's Shone Farm in Forestville, CA. Topic will be using measurements and information technology for efficient vineyard water management.
November 16, 2010: Mark will speak on vineyard water management practices and report outcomes of the Sonoma demonstration project at the Sustainable Ag Expo in Monterey, CA.
February 2010:
Advanced Viticulture is once again teaming up with the Sonoma County Water Agency to conduct a demonstration project aimed at demonstrating ways to conserve water for irrigation, frost protection and cooling. The frost protection aspect was added this year. As for last year, data from the demo will be available on-line in real-time. Click here for the Irrigation Best Management Practices document. Also, click here for the Shoot Tip Indicators of Early-Season Water Status.
