Imagine taking college courses, earning college
credit, expanding your understanding of the grape and wine
industry and never leaving your home or office. The
Viticulture Enology Science and Technology (VESTA) is a NSF funded
partnership between the Missouri State University system, two year
schools in Iowa, Illinois, Oklahoma, state agriculture agencies, vineyards and wineries with a 21st
Century vision for education in grape growing and winemaking.
The goal of VESTA is to establish programs of
study in viticulture and enology through collaborations with
educational institutions, government and industry tailored
specifically for the Mid-America region. A unique
partnership of universities and community colleges in Missouri and
neighboring states provides students access to coursework that is
delivered online thereby enabling learning to occur anytime,
anywhere.
Additionally, the VESTA program provides
opportunities for students to participate in hands-on field
experiences through partnerships developed with area vineyards and
wineries,
thus providing students with laboratory experience in their
location.
VESTA serves as a pathway for individuals
interested in certificated training in viticulture and enology.
In addition, students interested in progressing to an Associates
Degree of Applied Science may utilize the high quality courses of
VESTA in conjunction with general education courses taken at a
local college.
What Do Students Have to
Say About VESTA?
"Sometimes
I think I am the luckiest guy in the world. I have just
finished another really good class tonight ...and
another really great week of assignments and learning with Marilyn
Odneal ...I feel
very blessed."
Walter
Borda, MN
.... thanks for the
opportunity with this class... it was really good!
Michele
Koelling, MO
(re:
Grape Expectations Teacher Workshop 2005)
I
thought the workshop was very educational and would like to
attend others in the future. ... I have been to many workshops
and this was one of the best!!
Jim, MO
(re:
Grape Expectations Teacher Workshop 2005)
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updated
Monday May 05, 2008
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