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GROWING GRAPES 



COMMUNITY STUDIES 



1. Visit three growers — if possible, three that serve different types of 

 markets. Prepare in detail a questionnaire before going, seeking the 

 following information: 



a. Types of soil — management previous to planting. 

 h. Varieties. 



c. Cost of establishing vineyard up to four years of age, including 



erection of trellis. 

 Practices and costs on mature vineyard including: 



d. Pruning and training (prune at least 3 vines per student). 



e. Method of removing prunings from vineyard. 

 /. Cultivation and cover crops. 



g. Fertilization of soil. 



h. Insect and disease control program. 



i. Picking. 

 j. Packing. 

 h. Yield. 



I. Method of disposal of crop. 

 m. Is icing necessary — costs? 



2. With this information make out a financial statement for a 20-acre 

 Concord vineyard in a normal year in your section. 



3. On the basis of your own studies, make definite recommendations 

 for the improvement of the grape business. 



a. In your section. 



h. From a national standpoint. 



4. Visit local grape-juice factories; learn the manufacturing process; 

 observe the variety and quality of fruit desired. Study the local coopera- 

 tive association and score it according to standards promulgated by the 

 United States Department of Agriculture. 



