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1° Corso Internazionale Viticultura  Agroecologica - 1st International Short Course on Vineyard Agroecology - June 21-26, 2009 UC Berkeley

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Miguel A Altieri, Ph.D.
Professor of Agroecology
Division of Insect Biology
University of California, Berkeley
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Berkeley, California 94720
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- 1st announcement -

1st International Short Course on

Vineyard Agroecology

Laboratory of Agroecology, University of California, Berkeley

International Agroecology Program - Center for the Study of the Americas (CENSA)

The Bio-Protection Research Centre, Lincoln University, New Zealand

Location: University of California, Berkeley: http://berkeley.edu/

Date: Sunday, June 21st – Friday, June 26th, 2009

Description: The 1st International Short Course on Vineyard Agroecology will explore the latest

scientific advances in ecological research and practice in wine grape production systems.

Emphasis of the course will be placed on the ecological impacts of vineyard diversification

strategies on biological control of arthropod pests, soil ecology and health, vineyard productivity

and wine grape quality. Practical considerations of the design and management of biologically

diverse vineyard systems for the enhancement of key ecological and agronomic functions will be

stressed. Critical social and economic factors influencing the adoption of agroecological

approaches to wine grape production will also be addressed.

Academic activities: The course will consist of a combination of formal presentations, readings

and group discussion sessions by leading natural and social science researchers and practitioners

working in the field of agroecology and the international wine industry. Multiple field trips will

provide first-hand observations of innovative agroecological designs and practices in numerous

central and northern California vineyards. All instruction will be in English.

Topics addressed:

• Agricultural sustainability and the market place

• The role of landscape ecology in conservation biology and biological control

• Floral resource provisioning and pest management

• Social learning and the adoption of agroecological production practices

• Agroecological soil fertility management: soil ecology, soil quality and plant health

• Agroecological production and wine grape quality

• Sustainable viticulture and agriculture labor practices

• Market demands for agroecologically-produced fine wines

• Agroecological approaches to plant pathogen management

• International case studies in agroecologically-based viticulture

Instructors: The course is organized by Dr. Miguel A. Altieri, Professor of Agroecology,

University of California, Berkeley (www.agroeco.org) in collaboration with Ph.D. student

researchers, Albie Miles, Paul Roge and Houston Wilson. The course features Dr. Steve Wratten,

Professor of Ecology, Bio-Protection Research Centre, Lincoln University, New Zealand and

University of California viticulture researchers, Dr. Clara I. Nicholls, Dr. Kent M. Daane, Dr.

Glenn T. McGourty, and many others.

Eligibility and admissions: This course is open to all growers, wine producers, researchers,

extension professionals and graduate student researchers involved in various aspects of wine

grape production.

Individuals interested in participating in the course are asked to send a 1-page letter summarizing

their interest and relevance of the course to their current work and a 2-page (maximum)

curriculum vitae by April 1, 2009. All participants accepted into the course will be notified by

April 15, 2009. Upon completion of the course, students will be granted a certificate of

completion. Registration will be limited to a maximum of 50 participants.

Fees and accommodation: The course fee is comprehensive, including all tuition, course

materials, accommodations (including room and board) and field trip transportation. Note: Fees

do not include airfare or stays for the period before and after the course. Participants will be

responsible for their own travel arrangements.

Applications received by *April 15, 2009 will be subject to the following fees:

• Developed country residents: $1,250.00

• Developing country residents: $900.00

• Regional participants: $750.00 (does not include lodging)

• Graduate student researchers: $850.00 (note: limited availability)

*Fees received after May 15, 2009 will be subjected to a 10% penalty.

For more information and registration, please contact:

Albie Miles

Ph.D. Candidate

Environmental Science, Policy and Management

137 Mulford Hall #3114

University of California, Berkeley

E-mail: afmiles at nature.berkeley.edu