VESTA - Regional Center of Excellence

Wheeler, JeffJeff Wheeler

University of Kentucky

Phone: 618-549-3192

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Course(s): VIN 115 - Summer/Fall Viticulture Technology

 

 

 

Education:

05/2005

 

 

10/2008

Bachelor of Science, Southern Illinois University

Subject Area - Plant and Soil Science

 

Masters of Science, Southern Illinois University

Subject Area - Viticulture

Experience:

2005 - Present

Graduate Assistant, Horticulture Research Center,

Southern Illinois University

 

2003 - Present

Vineyard Manager, Two Oaks Vineyard

Benton, IL

2005 - Present

Vineyard Consultant, Bleyer Vineyards

Makanda, IL

2007 - Present

Vineyard Manager, Hippenhoff Vineyards

Carbondale, IL

2003 - 2005

Undergraduate Vineyard Technician, Horticulture Research Center

Southern Illinois University

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS

VBC30054 as a pre-conditioner to improve berry thinning of 'Vignoles' vines treated with GA3 or NAA.

American Society of Enology and Viticulture - Eastern Section

33rd Annual Conference and Symposium

July 14-16, 2008 - St. Catharine's, Ontario

Grapevine Response to Groundcover Management in a Humid Climate

American Society of Enology and Viticulture - Eastern Section

32nd Annual Conference and Symposium

July 15-17, 2007 - Lehigh Valley, PA

Consumer Purchase, Consumption Habits, and Attitudes for Locally Grown Table Grapes

American Society of Enology and Viticulture - Eastern Section

32nd Annual Conference and Symposium

July 15 - 17, 2007 - Lehigh Valley, PA

EXTENSION PRESENTATIONS

Finding Vineyard Management Strategies for Profit

Illinois Grape Growers & Vintners Association Annual Conference

February 22-25, 2007 - Springfield, IL

Promising New White Wine Cultivars of Illinois - A Summary and Tasting of NY76, NY62, and Viognier

Illinois Grape Growers & Vintners Association Annual Conference

February 24-26, 2006 - Springfield, IL

The Context of Terrior

Southern Illinois University - Summer Viticulture Workshop

August 11, 2007 - Carbondale, IL

FIELD PRESENTATIONS

Vitis Vinifera Cultivar and Clonal Evaluations - Tour and Demonstration in Research Plots

Southern Illinois University - Summer Viticulture Workshop

august 11, 2007 - Carbondale, IL

Grape Freeze Injury Workshop: Assessment and Management

Vahling Vineyards

May 12, 2007 - Stewardson, IL

Winter Pruning Workshop

Hosted by the southern region of the Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Association

Starview Vineyard

February 27, 2007 - Makanda, IL

 
Supported by the National Science Foundation

Supported by the National Science Foundation

Partner Institutions

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