News & Events

Wine Microbiology . . .
Using a Microscope in the Winery

• Thursday, June 18, 2009

• 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

• Northwest Viticulture Center, Room E11
  Chemeketa Community College
  215 Doaks Ferry Road NW • West Salem, OR
  (Click here for directions)

Sponsored by:

• Chemeketa Community College
• Oregon State University Extension Service

Instructors:

• Dr. Charles Edwards - Washington State University
• Dr. James Osborne - Oregon State University
• Barney Watson - Chemeketa Community College

Registration fee:

$100
REGISTER EARLY. . . Limited to 18 Participants
(lunch provided)

This workshop is designed for winemakers and winery personnel who would like hands-on training in the use of a microscope. Experts in the field of wine microbiology will lead participants through:

• The many uses of a microscope in a winery
• How to prepare a microscope slide
• How to observe yeast and bacteria using a phase
  contrast microscope
• Maintenance and troubleshooting
• How to culture wine microorganisms

Microscopes will be provided for practical, hands-on instruction. Due to the laboratory based nature of this event we must limit the workshop to 18 participants, so REGISTER EARLY!

Register online at:

http://oregonstate.edu/dept/foodsci/extservices/ext_index.htm

For more information:

800.823.2357