Unless otherwise noted, the following courses will be held at the Northwest Viticulture Center, 215 Doaks Ferry Road NW, Salem.  (CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS)

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Fall Term Schedule

Vineyard Management/Winemaking Credit Courses

General Viticulture
VMW101 (CRN 32711)
Introduces grape growing. Covers botany, fruiting and rootstock cultivars; anatomy and physiology; history and distribution of grapes; vine classification; world growing areas, including latitude, climate and soils; and common diseases and pests. Three credits.  Al Mac Donald, instructor.  6-9 p.m., Wednesdays, Sept. 17-Nov. 26.  Northwest Viticulture Center, Room. E104.  $183 plus $19.50 fee.

Fall Vineyard Practices
VMW110 (CRN 30281-lecture and CRN 30282-lab, register for both)
Surveys fall vineyard management practices.  Focuses on harvest practices, harvest contracts, and ripening parameters. Compares different ripening characteristics for a variety of clones and rootstocks. Covers fall canopy management, disease problems, and weather effects on ripening.  Four Credits. Al Mac Donald.  4-6 p.m., Tuesdays and 4-7 p.m., Thursdays, Sept. 16-Nov 27.  Northwest Viticulture Center, Room. E11.  Prerequisite: VMW101 or consent of instructor, 503.584.7254.  $244 plus $37 fee.

Wine Appreciation
VMW131 (CRN 30283)
Introduces wine appreciation. Includes grape varieties; wine types; sensory distinctions; food and wine combinations and the sensory evaluation of wines.  Three Credits.  Bob Sogge, instructor.  6-9 p.m., Mondays.  One field trip TBA.  Northwest Viticulture Center, Room. E104.  Student must be 21+ years of age.  $183 plus $114.50 fee.

Wines of the Pacific Northwest
VMW134 (CRN 36983)
Focuses on the viticultural regions of the United States Pacific Northwest and the sensory evaluation of representative wines.  Emphasizes knowledge of the winemaking history of the area.  Promotes a basic understanding of the wines of the regions.  Three credits.  Patrick McElligott, instructor.  6:30-9:30 p.m., Thursdays.  Northwest Viticulture Center, Room. E104. $183 plus $114.50 fee.  Prerequisites: VMW131 or consent of instructor.  Student must be 21 years of age.

Wine Production
VMW244 (CRN 33739-lecture and CRN 33740-lab, register for both)
Focuses on wine processing practices and quality control management.  Demonstrates harvest and pre-fermentation processing decisions.  Covers equipment operation, maintenance, sanitation and safety.  Examines juice analysis, additions, selection of wine microorganisms, and managing fermentations.  Presents post fermentation management practices, managing malolactic fermentation, and new wine analysis. Six Credits.  Barney Watson, instructor.  5-7 p.m., Mondays, 5-8 p.m., Wednesdays, and 9 a.m-1 p.m., Saturdays, Sept. 15-Nov. 29.  Northwest Viticulture Center, Room. E11.  Prerequisites:  CH123, CH172, VMW 222 or consent of instructor, 503.584.7255.  Students must be 21 years of age.  $366 plus $65 fee.

Wine Marketing 1 - Brand Development
VMW271 (CRN 35708)
Focuses on establishing and managing a brand in the wine industry, with emphasis on the Oregon wine industry.  Examines multiple models and aspects of product differentiation, brand planning, public relations and media relations.  Four Credits.  6:30-9:30 p.m., Tuesdays.  Northwest Viticulture Center, Room. E104.  Prerequisites: VMW170 and BA223 or consent of instructor. $244 plus $42 fee.

Vineyard Management/Winemaking Non-credit Courses

How to Evaluate Winegrape Maturity Workshop
XAGR9800A (CRN 38414)
This hands-on workshop will cover sampling and testing protocols for evaluating winegrape maturity as a tool for making harvest decisions. The morning session will include vineyard observations, cluster and berry sampling, and sample preparation. The afternoon session will include analysis procedures for soluble solids (sugars), titratable acidity, pH, and sensory evaluation and how to make adjustments to the vintage.  Instructors:  Barney Watson and Al Mac Donald, Chemeketa’s Vineyard Management/Winemaking Program and Patty Skinkis and James Osborne, OSU Viticulture and Enology Extension.  9 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday, Sept. 19.  Northwest Viticulture Center, Room. E104. $75 - includes lunch.  Register early – space is limited!

French for Wine Enthusiasts
XVMW9800V (CRN 38449)
Surveys information about the importance of wine for cooking and dining. Covers practical French terms and phrases specific to wine appreciation. Includes technical vocabulary, greetings, pronunciation and basic grammar.  No prior knowledge of French is necessary.  GwenEllyn Anderson, instructor.  7-9 p.m., Tuesdays, Nov. 18-Dec. 9.  McMinnville Health and Science Education Center, 306 NE Norton Lane, McMinnville.  $62.

Related Courses

AgriBusiness Management I
XAGR9800C (CRN 30292)
The first year of a three-year program that helps full-time agribusinesses improve their financial management skills.  Focuses on developing a basic computerized set of agribusiness financial records.  A year-end financial analysis is provided that calculates cost of production for each crop or livestock enterprise and provides information for developing the most economical cropping program and for making marketing and other decisions.  During class sessions and one-on-one consultations, professional farm management specialists provide instruction and assistance in record keeping, income tax management, obtaining financing, labor regulations, and other timely topics.  David Sunderland and Phil La Vine, instructors.  Call 503.399.5089 or 503.589.7759 for registration information.  9 a.m.-noon, Tuesdays, Nov. 25, 2008-Apr. 14, 2009. Salem Campus, Building 62, Room 101.  $512. 

Technology Training – QuickBooks for Agribusinesses
XAGR9801T (CRN 32859)
Provides financial management instruction to agribusinesses.  Focuses on the QuickBooks accounting program to keep computerized accounting records.  David Sunderland, instructor.  5-9 p.m., Monday-Wednesday, Oct. 27-29 and Nov. 3-4.  Salem Campus.  $145.

Pesticide Courses

Calibration for Accuracy of Pesticide Application
 XAGR9801K (CRN 30287)
Fulfills core training requirements to renew an Oregon Private Pesticide Applicator’s License or qualifies for four hours of other credit for any Oregon Pesticide Applicator or Consultant.  Emphasizes the importance of accurate calibration and identifies types of application equipment and their components.  Presents calibration principles and reviews appropriate calculations.  Mike Ricks, instructor.  8 a.m.-noon, Wednesday, Sept. 17.  Salem Campus, Building 61, Room. 102.  $35.

Worker Protection Standard
XAGR9801H (CRN 30277)
Fulfills the core training requirements to renew an Oregon Private Pesticide Applicator’s License or qualifies for four hours of other credit for any Oregon Pesticide Applicator or Consultant. Qualifies for the small farm exemption under OAR 437-001-0057.  Presents specific information related to EPA’s Worker Protection Standard (WPS) and its implementation in Oregon. Covers the elements of this regulation in addition to other related state and federal regulations regarding pesticide worker safety.  Tomàs Schwabe, instructor.  8 a.m.-noon, Friday, Oct. 24.  Salem Campus, Building 62, Room. 101.  $35.

Private Applicator License Training
XAGR9801L
Emphasizes pesticide laws and regulations.  Stresses pesticide labeling.  Includes information on application equipment, pesticide safety, pests and pest control.  Demonstrates appropriate calculations.  All in preparation for taking Oregon's Private Applicator's licensing examination.  Mike Ricks, instructor.  Textbook available at class for $22.50.  Exam offered 4:30-7:30 p.m. Cost of exam $20 (exact cash or check payable to Chemeketa Community College only, paid at time of exam).  Bring photo ID and SS# to exam.  Register for one of the following sessions:

Label Comprehension
XAGR9801E (CRN 33319)
Fulfills the core training requirements to renew an Oregon Private Pesticide Applicator’s License or qualifies for four hours of other credit for any Oregon Pesticide Applicator or Consultant. This course has been approved by the Oregon Landscape Contractors Board for four Continued Education Hours (CEH): Technical Subjects. Presents a comprehensive analysis of information contained within a pesticide product label. Covers the types of product registrations processed by the U.S. Environmental Protection and state agencies.  Reviews product label information required by Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, Rodenticide Act.  Includes interpretation of manufacturer supplied information related to the label.  Laurie Gordon, instructor. 8 a.m.–noon, Saturday, Nov. 22.  Salem Campus, Building 61, Room. 102. $35.

Respiratory Protection for Agriculture Operations
XAGR9804K (38535)
Fulfills the core training requirements to renew an Oregon Private Pesticide Applicator’s License or qualifies for four hours of other credit for any Oregon Pesticide Applicator or Consultant.  Specific information related to respiratory protection for agricultural operations in Oregon and necessary elements such as hazard recognition, respiratory selection and care and maintenance of respirators will be presented. Oregon OSHA’s Respiratory Protection Standard for Agriculture will be covered.  Stan Thomas, instructor.  8 a.m.-noon, Tuesday, Dec. 2.  Salem Campus, Building 61, Room 102.  $35.

Integrated Pest Management Basics
XAGR9804L (38452)
This course presents information on the main elements of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and surveys the pest management approaches and methods that can be employed as part of an IPM system.  We will discuss the economic and environmental benefits of IPM and cover examples of a variety of IPM plans. Six pesticide recertification credits available. This course has been approved by the Oregon Landscape Contractors Board for six Continued Education Hours (CEH): Technical Subjects. David Spink, instructor. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 6.  Salem Campus, Building 62, Room 101.  $57.

Pesticide Applicator Training in Spanish
XAGR9804E (CRN 37164)
Emphasizes pesticide laws and regulations.  Stresses pesticide labeling.  Demonstrates appropriate calculations. Includes information on pesticide exposure risk, personal protective equipment, safe pesticide handling procedures, application equipment calibration and maintenance, accident prevention, and pesticide spill management. Covers signs and symptoms of pesticide poisoning and first aid procedures.  Eight hours recertification credit available, including “core” or “other” credits.  Juan Pablo Valot, instructor.  8 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 6.  Salem Campus, Building 61, Room. 102.  $89, includes textbook.  No exam offered.  Call 503.399.5139 or 503.589.7946 before Dec. 4 to register.  No refunds after Dec. 4.  Bring a pencil/pen, paper, and calculator to class.

Weed Identification and Management
XAGR9801F
Four hours pesticide recertification for any Oregon Pesticide Applicator or Consultant.  Introduces weed plants.  Explores herbicide chemistry.  Covers herbicide selection.  Mike Ricks, instructor. Salem Campus, Building 62, Room. 101.  $35.  Register for one of the following sessions:

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Students can register on the web at http://my.chemeketa.edu/ and have 10 working days after registration to make financial arrangements for payment of their tuition or they will be charged a $25 fee.  Additional $25 late fees will be applied for accounts 30 days or more over due at the 6th  and 10th weeks of each term.  Maximum late fees of $75 per term will be charged.   Courses will not be dropped for non-payment of classes. 

If you have not attended a class at Chemeketa within the last year, you will not be able to use either of the automated systems to register. Instead: