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    • 13 May 2025
    • 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Spare Key Winery


    Member Meeting - Spring Kick-Off

    Date: Tuesday, May 13, 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.   

    Location: Spare Key Winery

    06872 Upper Bay Shore RoadCharlevoix, MI 49720  


    Agenda to include:

    Meet & Greet

    Vineyard design and planting overview

    MDARD Pesticide Application Certification information

    Pesticide application scheduling

    Herbicides and other weed control in vineyards

    Vineyard ground cover

     

    Guest speakers in attendance

    All members, their employees and volunteers are encouraged to attend.

    Non-members are also welcome to attend (voluntary contributions are appreciated)


    • 10 Jun 2025
    • 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Folklor Wine & Cider

    Summer Vineyard Management

    Date: Tuesday, June 10, 5:00 P.M. - 8:00P.M.  

    Location: Folklor Wine & Cider

    16820 Ferry Road, Charlevoix, MI 49720  


    Agenda to include:

    Meet & Greet

    MAEAP Phase 1 Education Meeting – Conservation Technician Chris Anderson 

    Nutrition/soil testing/remediation

    Introduction to going organic

    Summer canopy maintenance reminders

    Bird control

     

    Guest speakers in attendance

    All members, their employees and volunteers are encouraged to attend.

    Non-members are also welcome to attend (voluntary contributions are appreciated)


    • 19 Aug 2025
    • 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Walloon Lake Winery


    Member Meeting - Harvest Time

    Date: Tuesday, August 19, 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.

    Location: Walloon Lake Winery

    3149 Intertown Road, Petoskey, MI 49770     



    Agenda to include:

    Meet & Greet

    Cold hardy and cold tolerant grape varieties best suited for far Northern  Michigan USDA Hardiness Zones

    Vine Sources for 2026 planting

    Harvest News - ripeness/availability/ harvest/crush help

    Tools and Equipment

    SAGGA website overview

     

    Guest speakers in attendance

    All members, their employees and volunteers are encouraged to attend.

    Non-members are also welcome to attend (voluntary contributions are appreciated)


    • 2 Dec 2025
    • 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Petoskey Farms Vineyard


    Annual Meeting and Harvest Celebration

    Date: Tuesday, December 2, 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.

    Location: Petoskey Farms Vineyard. Winery. Coffeehouse. Lavender Farm.

    3720 Atkins Road, Petoskey, MI 49770   


    Agenda to include:

    Meet & Greet - hors d'oeuvres provided by SAGGA

    Harvest Report – group discussion encouraged

    Pruning Plans

    Membership Report

    SAGGA in 2026


    Guest speakers in attendance

    All members, their employees and volunteers are encouraged to attend.

    Non-members are also welcome to attend (voluntary contributions are appreciated)


Tom Jaenicke - Executive Director

810 252-7855 - tgjaenicke@aol.com

STRAITS AREA GRAPE GROWERS ASSOCIATION

Is a 501(c)(5) non-profit organization supporting grape growers and vineyard owners throughout the Northern Lower Peninsula and Upper Peninsula of Michigan. 
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