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Wish to learn more about successful soil fertility management?
Higher yields, lower costs, fewer pest and disease problems, and
irrigation savings are reported effects of 'feeding the soil and not the plant'.
In response to demand from growers and consultants who want to learn
more about the benefits of our program, we offer short courses periodically
during the year. These courses are based on the Albrecht principles of
soil-based fertility management, and are at 'introductory' and 'advanced' level.
In addition to the public seminars, we can also conduct private training
sessions tailored to meet the specific needs of your organization.
Kinsey Agricultural Services' public courses for 2012, and contact details,
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Napa, California |
July 30 - Aug 1, 2012 |
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Windsor, Ontario, Canada |
Aug 14 - 16, 2012 |
Can't make the location / date? Let us know your preferences for future seminars. |
Napa, California
Monday, July 30 - Wednesday, August 1, 2012.
With Optional Vineyard Tour Thursday, August 2.
Evaluating Soil Fertility for Winegrapes
This workshop features 100 new and updated winegrape soils from the various
grape-growing areas of the world, including the U.S. Europe, Australia, New Zealand,
Canada and South Africa. These will not be the same soils that were used in any of the
past Advanced 1 courses. All samples have been analyzed by using the Kinsey / Albrecht
System of soil analysis; using specific tests to establish the desired nutrient levels for
winegrape production.
The basic foundation for determining each nutrient and the levels required to achieve
excellent soil fertility is provided as specific formulas. Included will be updated information
showing how to arrive at the proper answers for needed nutrients, on each part of the soil
analysis. Each formula demonstrated, and the soils used to show it, will be provided in a
notebook for each participant to take home and use as a reference for working with our
program.
Optional Vineyard Tour
On Thursday August 2 there will be an optional tour for course participants who would
like to visit area vineyards utilizing our testing and fertilization program. Soil tests showing
initial fertility levels and current changes will be utilized.
This tour provides an opportunity to see and ask questions of growers concerning their
use of our program.
Course Content:
Monday - Using Soil Tests to Evaluate Needs For Grapes.
Registration: 8 - 8:30 am. Presentation: 8:30 am - 12:00 & 1:00 pm - 5:30
Soils for Winegrapes.
Soil pH.
Evaluating Liming Materials.
Calcium / Medium to Heavy Soils.
Magnesium / Medium to Heavy Soils.
Calcium and Magnesium on Sandy Soils.
Tuesday - Building Vineyard Fertiltiy / the Major Nutrients.
Sessions: 8:00 am - 12:00 & 1:00 pm - 5:30 with breaks
Nitrogen and Sulfur.
Compost.
Phosphate and Potassium Needs.
Sodium.
Evaluating Excesses.
Wednesday - Vineyard Soils, Grapes and Micronutrient Needs.
Sessions: 8:00 am - 12:00 & 1:00 pm - 5:00 with breaks
Boron, Iron, Manganese, Copper, and Zinc - Excessive to Deficient.
Preparing New Vineyard Soils.
Nutrient Levels in Treated versus Untreated Soils.
Thursday - Vineyard Tour (Optional)
Depart 8:00 a.m. Return by 4:00 p.m.
Lunch and 1 night's lodging included.
Registration:
$1550 * per person, includes the program and lunch daily, plus breakfast and
accommodations at Embassy Suites Hotel, Sunday - Tuesday night.
OR
$1200 * per person, includes the program with lunch only, each day.
Optional Vineyard Tour for course participants
Cost: $225, includes tour, lodging on Wednesday night at Embassy Suites Hotel,
and breakfast and lunch on Thursday.
* We are providing a refund of up to $750 to those clients who register early and complete
the course. For each sample you had us analyze in 2011 you will receive a discount of:
$1.50 per sample if you register by January 16
$1.00 per sample if you register after January 16 but by March 15
$0.75 per sample if you register after March 15 but by May 15
$0.50 per sample if you register after May 15 but by June 15
$0.50 per sample (up to a maximum of $500) if you register after June 15 but by July 15.
For further details and to register, please contact Kinsey Agricultural Services
For a printable version of the course schedule, and registration form, click here: pdf Word.
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Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Tuesday, August 14 - Thursday, August 16, 2012.
Introduction to Soil Fertility for Wine Grape Growing and Eco-Farming
An intensive 3-day workshop to help in applying the principles and methods developed
by Prof. William Albrecht as tested and proven worldwide. The Albrecht system helps to
build, balance and maintain excellent soil fertility - to improve crop quality, thereby increasing
yields while helping to decrease pest and disease problems.
Both organic and conventional inputs will be considered, and examples discussed will
include local soil samples.
Based on many years of practical experience working with growers, this course offers
valuable information concerning how to improve and manage your farm's soil fertility - from
the basics of using and interpreting a soil test, to learning how to identify the effects of
depleted or excessive nutrients in your soil.
Questions about any aspect of the day's topics will be welcome.
Course Content:
Tuesday, Day 1 - Working With Soil Tests, pH and Liming.
The soil audit - Key information.
Introduction to Soil Testing and Soil Fertility using the Albrecht model.
Soil pH. Neutralizing Extreme pH.
Liming. Evaluating Liming Materials.
How Calcium and Magnesium Affect Soils and Crop Production.
Wednesday, Day 2 - Working with Major Nutrients.
Sulfur, Potassium and Sodium.
Nitrogen and Phosphate
Composts and Manures.
Correcting Extremes.
Thursday, Day 3 - Working With Micronutrients
Introducing Micronutrients for Soils Fertility Needs.
Boron - Use and Cautions.
Considering Iron and If It Is Needed.
Manganese for Soils and Crops.
Copper - Importance and Uses.
Zinc for Fertility and Crop Needs.
Registration:
This course is offered in partnership with Soil Technologies Inc.
The cost for the course is $650 CDN per person.
To register or for more information about the course please visit: www.soiltechnologies.eventbrite.com.
Course Location:
Ceasars Windsor, 377 Riverside Drive, Windsor, Ontario, Canada N9A 7H7.
Pre-book your hotel room at our special rate of $115 per night. (Offer expires 21 days
prior to the course; offer will be extended for 3 days prior and 3 days post the course
for visiting guests.) Please use code CSO0814.
If you have questions regarding sponsorship, registration, payment, travel, local attractions
or other, email Joe Gorski at joe@soiltechnologies.com, or Amanda Gellman at amanda@mananstrategy.com.
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