Viticulture 2026 Season Wrap Up 

Viticulture 2026 Season Wrap Up 

November 18, 2026 | 9:00AM – 3:00PM
Berwick Lions Club, 250 Veterans Drive, Berwick

Session Description

Join us for a look back at the 2026 viticulture season in Nova Scotia—what we observed, what we learned and what worked (and didn't) in the vineyard. We'll discuss successes and opportunities from the season, share upcoming research and events and welcome special guest Professor John Kingsley of Dalhousie University for a webinar on the use of biochar in vineyards. 

 What you'll learn

  • Key observations and lessons from vineyards across Nova Scotia in 2026 
  • Successes, opportunities and challenges identified throughout the season 
  • Discuss the future of vineyard management 
  • Observations related to nutrients and soil moisture and their implications on vineyard practices 

Meet the Guest Speaker

John Kingsley 

Professor John Kingsley is a soil scientist for the Department of Plant, Food and Environmental Sciences at Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Agriculture in Truro. His research focuses on soil properties and soil management, with particular interest in soil organic matter, nutrients and water-holding capacity. His work includes research on the use of biochar and its potential role in improving soil properties and nutrient and water retention.

Funding for this speaker has been provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the Agricultural Climate Solutions (ACS) – On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF).

Meet your Host

Katarina Vucic P.Ag., MSc, DipWSET
Viticulture Specialist, Perennia 

Katarina specializes in cool-climate viticulture and climate change. She works with Nova Scotia's grape growers on vineyard management, research and extension, with a focus on practical, science-based approaches to building a resilient and sustainable grape industry. 

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