Vineyards From the Ground Up
- Type
- Course
- Date of Publication
- December 4, 2025
- Price
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Overview
Course Information
Vineyards from the Ground Up is a self-paced, online course focused on the real decisions involved in planning, building, and managing a vineyard. Rather than isolated techniques, this course looks at how vineyard systems work together: from site selection and soils to labor, equipment, and contracts.
You will examine how water availability, climate, grape varieties, and infrastructure choices influence vine health, fruit quality, and long-term vineyard performance. The course emphasizes practical knowledge you can use to evaluate options, anticipate challenges, and make informed management decisions.
By the end of the course, you will better understand how early planning choices shape vineyard operations over time and how to align production goals with economic and management outcomes.
Who's this for?
Ideal for viticulturists, enologists, vineyard managers, winery owners, and individuals planning to establish or manage vineyards.
What You'll Learn
- Site selection and planning: Evaluate climate, soil, water, and environmental factors that influence vineyard success
- Building vineyard systems: Learn about trellising, irrigation, and equipment needs
- Grape varieties and rootstocks: Identify varietal and rootstock considerations for vineyard performance and adaptability
- Labor management: Plan for seasonal labor needs and develop effective labor strategies
- Navigating contracts: Learn the basics of winery and grape purchase agreements
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Assess and improve vine health and output through knowledge of the complex interaction between grapevine anatomy and physiology.
- Evaluate the multiple aspects of soil
- Develop a thorough understanding of Post-harvest Handling procedures
- Create a strategic plan for sustainable grape cultivation by integrating knowledge of economics into vineyard management.
Course Modules
- Module 1: Site Selection
- Module 2: Vineyard Equipment and Infrastructure
- Module 3: Varieties and Rootstocks
- Module 4: Managing Labor Needs
- Module 5: Winery Contracts
Course Length
This course will take approximately 6 hours to complete. You can complete this course at your own pace. Your progress in the course will be saved if you exit AgriLife Learn.
Enroll today and build a strong foundation for vineyard success from the ground up.
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