Hello Dear growers,
Happy Tuesday!
I hope you attended and enjoyed the webinar by Andrew Moon. I have already received several comments that it was very useful and practical- which is exactly what we intended.
If you would like a copy of his excel spread sheets please email me. They will also be saved as PDFs and posted on the "Grapes" section of the Perennia website. The webinar itself will be available after editing- within the week.
There are two other webinars this week related to cost of production tracking:
Horticulture Grower Cost of Production Panel
March 18, 2026
12:00PM – 1:00PM
Here, Yvonne Schoening of Jost Vineyards and Winery will be presenting her tracking methodology with other horticulture growers. The session is an hour long in total, with three other speakers from other commodities joining the panel. Please catch this webinar to learn about how other commodities track their expenses as it may give you ideas for the future.
Please look for Session 6 and Sign up Here: https://www.perennia.ca/eventer/gettingintotheweeds2026/
Winery Economics 101: From Production Costs to a Winery Budget
March 19, 2026
1:00PM – 2:00PM
Building on the Vineyard Economics 101 webinar, guest speaker Geoff McIntyre will present practical approaches to tracking winery production costs and translating them into an effective, working budget. This session will explore key cellar expenses, along with cost management strategies and tools to support planning, informed decision-making, and overall profitability.
Sign up here: https://www.perennia.ca/eventer/winery-economics-101-from-production-costs-to-a-winery-budget/
Shared Pressures, Different Approaches: Vineyard Pest and Disease Management Round-Table Discussion
April 22, 2026
12:00PM – 1:00PM
Join guest speakers Steve Ells and Bruce Ewert for a facilitated roundtable discussion as they share how they manage pest and disease pressure within their own vineyard operations. The session will focus on practical decision-making, operational constraints, real-world trade-offs, and the challenges they encounter—along with the approaches and strategies they use to address them, offering valuable insights growers can apply in their own vineyards.
Sign up here: https://www.perennia.ca/eventer/shared-pressures-different-approaches-vineyard-pest-and-disease-management-round-table-discussion/edate/2026-04-22/
Summer Visits and Learning Opportunities:
Stephane Badet Visit 13-22 June
Further expanding learning opportunities around cost of production, Stéphane—an agricultural economist from Bordeaux—will be visiting as part of a knowledge exchange, delivering a masterclass on cooperatives, growth opportunities, diversification, and building a long-term, sustainable strategy for success.
I will keep you informed as to our visits and discussion topics as we get closer to his arrival.
Markus Keller Visit- Early August
Markus Keller is a leading viticulture researcher and professor at Washington State University, will be visiting Nova Scotia in early August for a three-day program of masterclasses and vineyard visits. Renowned for his work on grapevine physiology and sustainable vineyard management, he will share his expertise on how environmental factors like climate, water, and nutrients influence vine growth, yield, and fruit quality, providing valuable insights for growers and industry professionals.
Do keep an eye on other learning opportunities throughout the season. I will be posting reminders and registration links as well.
If you have any questions or would like a vineyard visit, please email or call me to set up an appointment.
Thank you all for your time and I look forward to working with you.
Cheers!
Katarina
Katarina Vucic
P.Ag; MSc; DipWSET
Viticulture
Specialist
Perennia Food and Agriculture
Email kvucic@perennia.ca
Office 902-678-7722
Cell 902-599-1390
www.perennia.ca
