Business Management
The Lake Erie Regional Grape Program is designed to serve the needs of regional growers and wineries. Long term trends in bulk juice production has held steady in the region for decades. Most profit growth requires improvements in production and management efficiency. Specialty wine production have seen steady growth for the past decade. Bulk wine production is a market that continues to shift and evolve with consumer preferences. With those realities in mind we strive to give growers the tools to improve their generational sustainability and fiscal health. Most Recent Business Management Spring Content
Kevin Martin, Extension Educator, Business Management
Kevin Martin, from the Lake Erie Regional Grape Program (Penn State University), is currently creating baseline economic data to provide regional grape growers with commercialization strategies for spatial vineyard management.
Kevin Martin, Extension Educator, Business Management
Chautauqua County Agricultural Improvement Program
Last Modified: April 1, 2022
Cornell Cooperative Extension and the Chautauqua County Legislature announce the Chautauqua County Agricultural Improvement Program.
We are looking to assist with your business improvements.
Chautauqua County Agricultural Improvement Program funding is provided by the Chautauqua County Legislature with funds from the American Rescue Plan Act.
Do you have an upcoming project planned on your farm?
Want to improve your agricultural business?
Need help funding the improvements?
Are you ready to make farm changes and improvements?
Do you have a business plan?
Do you want help developing a business plan?
If you answered YES to any of the above questions,
let us help you!
GPS Technology in Local Vineyards
Kevin Martin, Extension Educator, Business Management
Lake Erie Regional Grape Program
Last Modified: July 19, 2017
Kevin Martin, from the Lake Erie Regional Grape Program (Penn State University), is currently creating baseline economic data to provide regional grape growers with commercialization strategies for spatial vineyard management.
Nitrogen Worksheet
Kevin Martin, Extension Educator, Business Management
Lake Erie Regional Grape Program
Last Modified: June 4, 2015
Upcoming Events
No Coffee Pot Meeting This week
June 7, 2023
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting #6
June 14, 2023
Westfield, NY
Come join us for timely and pertinent vineyard discussion, coffee, donuts and camaraderie.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting #7
June 21, 2023
Ransomville, NY
Come join us for timely and pertinent vineyard discussion, coffee, donuts and camaraderie.
Announcements
July 19th Coffee Pot Meeting CANCELLED
Please accept our apologies as we found this meeting in direct conflict with other unavoidable events.NYWGF presents Introduction to New York Wine
Welcome to New York! Introduction to New York WinesBuilding on the success of the newly updated New York Wine Reference Guide, NYWGF is pleased to bring comprehensive, expertly delivered New York wine education to your team each week from April 25th through June 20th, 2023. We welcome you to join wine writer and educator Dan Belmont as he leads this nine (9) part series - completely free for NYWGF Winery and Grower Members.
From our first 90-minute 'deep dive' into the wines of New York, to the subsequent 60- minute sessions on our major varietals and wine regions, this educational opportunity will be unlike any other and extremely valuable to winery and vineyard leaders, tasting room and marketing staff, as well as to trade, media, and consumers who are champions of New York wine. Tasting components are part of each session - with recommended wines for each session to be announced in advance of the seminar date.
IN THIS SESSION:
We agree with Eric Asimov who noted in the New York Times that "New York is the third largest wine- producing state in the country, after California and Washington. Yet it doesn't get nearly the respect it deserves." Fortunately, much has changed in the last few years and information about New York wines is being sought out by all levels of consumer, trade, and media. This session will empower you with knowledge and introduce you to the major regions, grapes, and styles of New York State wine, and provide an overview of statewide geography, geology, climate & history. Participants will gain conversational-level broad knowledge of New York State wine and leave excited about the upward trends in both quality winemaking and viticulture in New York State.
TASTING:
Arrowhead Spring Chardonnay 2021 (Niagara)
Boundary Breaks Dry Riesling 2021 (Finger Lakes)
Mazza Chautauqua Cellars Gew?rztraminer 2017 (Lake Erie)
Benmarl Winery Estate Cabernet Franc 2018 (Hudson Valley)
Macari Merlot 2019 (Long Island)
Vesco Ridge Diamond (Champlain Valley)
Meadowdale Winery Blue Jay Dechaunac (Upper Hudson)
Please Note: Suggested wines for tastings must be purchased separately and are not included with registration.
Tomorrow! Tue, April 25, 2023 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM EDT
Click Here to Register
Sessions are free for all NYWGF Members. Attendees must register for the full series and will be provided with seminar recordings if unable to attend live.
About our Host: Dan Belmont
Dan BelmontDan is a London-based certified American Wine Expert and holds a Level-3 certification in Wines & Spirits from the WSET. He led the education departments of NYC's famed Murray's Cheese, the largest artisan cheese retailer in the US, and Bedales of Borough, a trio of wine bars based in London's historic markets. Dan is the Wine Ambassador for Liebherr UK and proudly supports the New York Wine & Grape Foundation along with a variety of international trade associations and producers as a presenter, educator & judge. In 2022 he authored the latest edition of the New York State Wine Reference Guide. Dan operates in constant awe of the good people who dedicate themselves to the odyssey that is producing good wine. It is in that spirit that he created Good Wine Good People - a unique e-commerce wine retail platform serving the UK market.
Straight Talk: Is H-2A Working Out in the Vineyard
Check out the story below. Our local grower Andy Knight is one of the 3 growers interviewed.
2023 LERGP Coffee Pot Schedule
2023 LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting ScheduleMay 3, 2023 10:00am Double A Vineyards
10317 Christy Rd. Fredonia NY 14063
May 10, 2023 10:00am Niagara Landing Wine Cellars
4434 Van Dusen Rd. Lockport NY 14094
May 17, 2023 10:00am John Schultz & Sons
9510 Sidehill Rd. North East PA 16428
May 24, 2023 10:00am Brian Chess Farm
10289 West Main Rd. Ripley NY 14775
May 31, 2023 10:00am Sprague Farms
12435 Versailles Rd. Irving NY 14081
June 7, 2023 10:00am NO COFFEE POT MEETING
June 14, 2023 10:00am Betts' Farm
7365 East Route 20 Westfield, NY 14787
June 21, 2023 10:00am Paul Bencal Farm
2645 Albright Rd. Ransomville NY 14131
June 28, 2023 10:00am Gary Young Farm
8401 Gulf Rd. North East PA 16428
July 5, 2023 10:00am NO COFFEE POT MEETING
July 12, 2023 10:00am Zach & Alicia Schneider Farm
771 Bradley Rd. Silver Creek NY 14136
July 19, 2023 10:00am Schultze Winery
2090 Coomer Rd. Burt NY 14028
July 26, 2023 10:00am Westfield Ag & Turf
7521 Prospect Rd. Westfield NY 14787
Spotted Lanternfly Public Service Announcement
Please take a look at this PSA on YouTube. It is narrated by our very own Jennifer Phillips Russo.If you see a Spotted Lanternfly:
1-Take a photo
2-Collect it
3-Squish it
4-Report it
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