Viticulture and Sustainable Fruit Applied Research Program
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Overview
Providing applied research, outreach and support; benefiting wine-grape and fruit growers throughout the state of Texas.
Conduct Applied Research to Address Challenges to Viticulture and Sustainable Fruit Production
Educational Outreach Activities addressing: Producers, Students, Private Land Owners, Businesses, and Civic Organizations
Propagation of Plant Material to Support Research and Demonstration Projects for Specialists and County Agents
Organizational Support for county and regional Extension programming : agent training, problem solving support, support of virtual and live county Extension programming including MG training
Diagnostic Support: Local Fruit and Wine Growers
Community Service: Produce Judging, Speaking
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