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WELCOME TO VESTA

Summer and Fall 2010 Class Schedules Now Posted

Please click here to see the VESTA and General Education classes being offered.

Enrollment Deadlines:

Summer Viticulture Courses - May 15, 2010
General Education Courses - May 15, 2010

Fall Viticulture & Enology Courses - August 15, 2010

ISU Multi-State Grape Field Day

9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday, July 19, 2010
at the ISU Armstrong Research Farm, Lewis, IA
Featuring University Extension and Researchers from IA, MO, NE and SD.

Please see the Events page for more information, the agenda, and a registration form.

Winery Sanitation Workshop & Sweetening Alternatives to Cane Sugar
Presented by Ellie Butz of Vintage Winery Consultants
Co-Sponsored by Shawnee Hills Wine Grape Association and VESTA at Rend Lake College

9am-3pm at Blue Sky Vineyard in Makanda, IL

Please see the Events Page for more information and a Registration Form

Berry Sensory Analysis Seminar

Hands-on Analysis for Determining Berry Maturity

Hosted by Rend Lake College, IGGVA, and VESTA

September 3, 2010

This 4-hour seminar covers several aspects of Berry Sensory Analysis (BSA) as developed by the IVC (Institute Cooperatif du Vin) in Montpellier. The goal is to provide grape owners and winemakers with a common language to characterize grape maturity in great detail.

Please visit the Events Page for more information.

Summer / Fall 2010 Classes Ready for Enrollment

Summer 2010 Fall 2010

Now is the time to take advantage of a program that harnesses the full power of the Internet and distance education technologies to bring master instructors and industry experts to you, anytime and anywhere. VESTA will help you bring your grape and wine production to new heights. Classes are now enrolling for the Summer / Fall semesters. Select your course or courses from our complete listing, complete your admission/registration form and fax or mail to the VESTA office. VESTA Registration form may be completed on line then printed and faxed or mailed.

Enrollment Deadlines:

Summer Viticulture Courses - May 15, 2010
General Education Courses - May 15, 2010

Fall Viticulture & Enology Courses - August 15, 2010

Redlands Community College Viticulture Students Set Up Vineyard

Students in the Viticulture 1 course at Redlands Community College were given the opportunity to experience the establishment of a vineyard with their instructor, Andrew Snyder, and as they survey and post a new 3 acre vineyard site. Click on picture for larger image.

Redlands Community College Wine College Program Featured

This excellent feature broadcast reviews the Wine College program at Redlands Community College in El Reno, OK. Take a few moments to see this spectacular program at VESTA partner, Redlands Community College.

Click here to view the broadcast.

Frequently Asked Questions

Unsure how to enroll for classes? Want to know if you can use financial aid? Or confused about the field practicum? There is a new FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page on the VESTA website. If you have a question and it is not answered on the page, please contact us and we will answer it for you.

*** New Job Vacancies Posted ***

Looking for a position in the grape and wine industry. Check out our vacancy postings.

Click here for vacancy announcements.

Industry Support

VESTA seeks the involvement of the grape and wine industry as field practicum sites, internship sites, mentors, and future employers. Click the link above to see how your vineyard or winery can be included as a VESTA Approved Field Practicum Site.

Online Student Self-Assessment

Want to find out if Distance Learning is for you? Complete the survey to find out.

Job Vacancy Postings

Grape growers and winemakers, are you in need of qualified help? Let VESTA help you. Take a few moments to complete the Job Vacancy Posting Form and fax the completed form to the VESTA office. Your job opening will be placed on the VESTA website. Students from all over the United States participate in the VESTA courses; what better place to search for qualified employees?