The lab is installing a 5 acre vineyard to better understand the influence of vineyard management on soil health.

The vineyard was planted in June of 2023. Big thanks to Vinomatos, Dr. Elizabeth Gillespie, Brandon Peterson, Dr. Troy Peters, Dr. Collins Wakhoki, Dr. Katherine East, Dr. Michelle Moyer, and Dr. Markus Keller.
Fall cover crop is going in before planting next year.
Trellis materials have arrived!
Wind machine is installed to protect the vineyard from spring cold damage.