The Alson H. Smith Jr. Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Winchester, Virginia is dedicated to serving the state's horticultural fruit industries through research, educational programs, and the development of sustainable production systems and technologies. Their focus on tree fruit, grapes, and innovative technologies such as molecular tools and weather-based prediction models aims to increase sustainability and resiliency for commercial producers.
With state-of-the-art facilities, industry partnerships, and a specialized grape pathology lab, the center plays a crucial role in advancing knowledge and practices in viticulture. Their development of GrapeIPM.org, a web-based decision-support system for grape pest management, showcases their commitment to providing valuable resources for growers to enhance crop health and productivity.
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