Viticulture in South Dakota

The wine industry in South Dakota has experienced steady growth over the past 10 years, and demand for locally grown, high-quality wine grapes is strong. In addition to the potential market opportunities, some people are attracted to grape growing because they like working outdoors, enjoy working with plants, and enjoy wine. Grapes may be a good alternative crop to traditional agronomic crops, especially on land that is marginal for cultivation. 

Announcements

• To receive information on upcoming workshops, webinars, and other timely information, and to network with other growers, sign up for the SDGRAPES listserv by emailing Rhoda Burrows.
• SD Grape Cultivar Cold Hardiness 2011-2012
• Northern Grapes Project AP Story
• Fennell (SDSU) and Cramer NBC Learn Changing Planet Grapevines and Drought. Click to view video
• Fennell, Burrows, He, Ye, ChrisaMari Estates Vineyard, Jackson Vineyard, Louis and Clark Vineyard, and Tucker's Walk Vineyard Cooperate on National Northern Grapes Research Project.
• Northern Grapes Project update

Anne Fennell
Grape Research and Genomics
254B Northern Plains Biostress Lab
Brookings, SD 57007