Michigan Viticulture Field Day - July 29, 2026
July 29, 2026 Check-in begins at 8:00 a.m.
Registration Deadline: July 17, 2026 - 12:00AM
Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center, 1791 Hillandale Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Contact: Renee Tinkey, 269-944-1477, ext. 201.
This year's Michigan Viticulture Field Day will be Wednesday, July 29th at MSU's Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center (SWMREC) outside of Benton Harbor, MI. Check-in starts at 8:00 a.m. with presentations beginning after 9:00 a.m. Lunch and a steak dinner with wine tasting will be included with your attendance.
The educational parts of the day will cover new technologies for grape growers and sustainable viticulture research projects here at MSU. There will be demonstrations of autonomous and smart sprayer technologies and several mechanical weed control systems, as well as discussions on the new organic and regenerative viticulture demonstrations plots here at SWMREC, and animal grazing practices.
As always, the trade show will have vendors showcasing some of the newest and best precision viticulture equipment in the area. And, don't forget about the famous steak cookout and Michigan wine showcase! Enjoy the evening socializing with the rest of the grape-growing community over some good food and local wine.
Registration for Michigan Viticulture Field Day is available online at https://michigangrapesociety.simpletix.com. The early bird registration deadline is Friday, July 17. For additional information, please reach out to Renee Tinkey at 269-944-1477, ext. 201.
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