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Since it began in 2015, the philanthropic event has raised more than $1.2 million for WSU viticulture and enology research, helping to enhance the quality of Washington wines on a global scale.
The nonprofit is hosting several fundraising events in August that will directly benefit the Department of Viticulture and Enology.
KENNEWICK - The WineVit conference recently returned to Kennewick, Washington, drawing a multitude of Washington State University faculty, students, and staff, as well as grape growers, tasting room managers, and other Washington wine industry players. The event, which serves as a catalyst for growth and innovation in the industry, highlighted the V&E department’s efforts in key research areas such as grapevine disease and pest management, clean plant certification, and hyper-accurate weather data. It also highlighted how the department is preparing graduates for successful careers...
Founding Department Chair Jean Dodson Peterson detailed an exciting future, explaining how V&E will support WSU’s larger goals of creating a diverse set of global leaders and applying research to real-world situations.