Current Projects
Final reports and results of our research can found throughout this site. But, because some of our work can span several years to gather information, review and summarize our findings, we want to keep you abreast of our current projects. Check back for updates on our progress. Most Recent Current Projects Spring Content
One of the goals of the Lake Erie Regional Grape Program is to ensure that the research they conduct is useful to grape growers. One way to ensure this happens is to incorporate grower participation into any research project from the very beginning.
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.
Lake Erie Grape belt low temperatures in Feb 2015 reached -19 to -29 degrees F and this has caused variable damage to fruiting buds of grapevines. Viticulture Specialist, Luke Haggerty, and the CLEREL staff are evaluating the extent of bud damage from several vineyards across the region.
Local Grower Assists in the Development of Technology for the Lake Erie Concord
Last Modified: July 27, 2017
One of the goals of the Lake Erie Regional Grape Program is to ensure that the research they conduct is useful to grape growers. One way to ensure this happens is to incorporate grower participation into any research project from the very beginning.
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.
Freeze Damage
Last Modified: February 24, 2015
Lake Erie Grape belt low temperatures in Feb 2015 reached -19 to -29 degrees F and this has caused variable damage to fruiting buds of grapevines. Viticulture Specialist, Luke Haggerty, and the CLEREL staff are evaluating the extent of bud damage from several vineyards across the region.
Upcoming Events
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
May 14, 2025
Ripley, NY
Come join us for timely and pertinent vineyard discussion, coffee, donuts and camaraderie.
LERGREC Field Day
May 21, 2025
North East, PA
Come join us for timely and pertinent vineyard discussion, coffee, donuts and camaraderie.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting-NOTE NEW DATE Tuesday, May 27th
May 27, 2025
Ransomville , NY
Come join us for timely and pertinent vineyard discussion, coffee, donuts and camaraderie.
NOTE the date and day change- new date Tuesday, May 27th
Announcements
May 28th Coffee Pot meeting reschedule to May 27
The coffee pot meeting for Wednesday, May 28th will be held on Tuesday, May 27thSame time- same place- Paul Bencal Farm
2645 Albright Rd.
Ransomville NY 14131
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