Missouri Wine

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Missouri Wine Grape Board and Missouri State
University

• Our Goal
• A Partnership Based on a Mutual Interest in
  Expanding the Grape and Wine Industry in Missouri
  through Research, Education/Training and Outreach

December 8, 2005
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Missouri State University Grape and Wine Programs

• Mid-America Viticulture and Enology Center
• Viticulture Enology Science Technology
  Alliance
• Mountain Grove Cellars Winery Distillery
• Grape Genomics Research
• Integrated Pest Management Research

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Mid-America Viticulture and Enology Center(MVEC)

• Goals
• Through Applied Research Provide Solutions to
  High Priority Needs of the Industry
• Provide Training to Advance Capabilities of the
  Industry in Missouri
• Provide Advisement to Advance Capabilities of the
  Industry in Missouri
• Support from
• MO WG Board Funding and Equipment
• University Funding, Facilities, Equipment

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Viticulture Enology Science Technology
Alliance (VESTA)

• Goals
• Integrate the Academic and Industry Expertise and
  Resources to Provide Distance Learning Based
  Education and Outreach Programs
• Produce Knowledgeable and Skilled Workforce for
  the Grape and Wine Industry in the Mid-America
  Region
• Academic and Outreach Programs
• Academic Program Offered through West Plains
  Partner Campuses
• Web-based courses and field experiences leading
  to Certificates Associate of Applied Science
  Degrees
• Support From
• National Science Foundation Project Funding of
  750,000 for 3 years
• University and other Educational Institutions
• MO Wine Grape Board Administrative Support

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Mountain Grove Cellars

• Goals
• Provide Training and Research Programs
• Generate Income to Enhance Support for University
  Based Grape and Wine Programs
• Support From
• University Facilities, Equipment, Personnel
• MO WG Board Administrative Support

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Grape Genomics Research Program

• Goal
• To identify the genetic characteristics of grapes
  that will enable the development of high quality
  and high yield grape varieties for the
  Mid-America region.
• Research Team
• Missouri State University
• University of Missouri Columbia
• Danforth Plant Science Center
• Support From
• University Personnel, Facilities Equipment
• U.S. Department of Agriculture Project Funding
  170,071 for 2 years

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Integrated Pesticide Management Research Program

• Goal
• Develop and provide chemical, biological, and
  cultural control practices to minimize the
  adverse impacts of insects, diseases, and weeds
  on crops.
• Support From
• University Personnel, Facilities and Equipment
• MO WG Board Project Funding

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Conflicting Concepts of Relationship Between Two
Entities

• Partnership
• We want a Win-Win relationship.
• VERSUS
• Control
• Our employees.

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Components of Conflicting Concepts

• Partnership
• Shared Interests
• Shared Benefits
• Shared Dedication of Resources
• Control
• Employer Employees
• Sponsor Contractor
• Funding to Deliver Products

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Organizational Responsibilities

• Program Activities
• Scope of Work
• Milestones
• Deliverables
• Budget

• Resources
• Personnel
• Facilities
• Equipment
• Infrastructure Support

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Missouri WG Board Has Responsibility for
Programmatic Aspects of MVEC and Advises on Three
Other University Programs
Dean CNAS
MO Wine Grape Board Research Committee
Dean of the College University-WP
MVEC Mgmt Group
Assoc. Dean School Agr. Sci.
Head Fruit Science Dept
MVEC Director
Grape Genomics Integ. Pest Mgmt
Mtn. Grove Cellars Winery/Distillery
Viticulture Enology Science
Technology Alliance
MVEC Program Advisement Research Training
Advisory Committee
Advisory Committee
Advisory Committee
MVEC Mgmt Group Chair MO WG Board Chair
Research Committee Dean and Assoc Dean of CNAS Ex
officio Exec. Director of Board and MVEC
Director
Red Line Indicates Entity with Responsibility for
Resources Blue Line Indicates Entity with
Responsibility for Programs Green Line Indicates
Advisory Role on Programs
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MVEC Management Group

• Provides Oversight of the MVEC Grape and Wine
  Program
• Ensures that the University is progressing
  towards achievement of the outcomes projected for
  the contract period
• Provides input on plans for following year.
• Identifies and resolves issues related to the
  program
• Participants recommended participants
• Chair of MO WG Board Chair of Res. Committee
• Dean and Assoc Dean, College of Nat. Appl. Sci.
• Ex-officio
• Executive Director of MO WG Board
• Director of MVEC
• Arbitration
• Disagreements that can not be resolved by the
  Group will be submitted for binding resolution by
  the Director of the Missouri Department of
  Agriculture

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Viticulture Science and Technology Alliance
(VESTA)

• Advisory Committee
• Provides guidance on the design and
  implementation of distance learning courses,
  field experiences and other matters related to
  the curriculum in the VESTA program
• Participants
• Academics Instructors Course Design
  Specialists
• West Plains Dean of the College
• Springfield - Agr. Dept. Applied Consumer
  Science Dept.
• Charles Sturt University
• NICC, SCC and Other Educational Institutions
• Industry - Vineyard and Winery Experts from MO,
  IL, IA OK
• Need to Develop
• 3-5 Year Plan Incorporating Goals, Programs and
  Support

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Mountain Grove Cellars

• Advisory Committee
• Provides guidance on the development and
  implementation of plans for the Mountain Grove
  Cellars Winery and Distillery
• Training for Winery Workers
• Commercial Operations
• Participants
• Winemakers
• Business and Marketing Expertise
• Community Representative
• Need to Develop
• Business and Marketing Plans with 3 - 5 year Goals

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Grape Genomics and Integrated Pest Management
Programs

• Advisory Committee
• When possible, provides advice and comments on
  proposals for grape and wine research
• Receives Updates on Progress of Research Projects
• Participants
• Research Community
• UM Columbia
• Danforth Plant Science Center
• Other University Research Leaders
• Industry MO WG Board Representative and others
  from the wine and grape industry

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University-Board MOU

• Formalize Role of Both Parties in Missouri State
  University Grape and Wine Programs
• Formalize Commitments of Both Parties
• Facilities
• Personnel
• Other Resources
• Clarify that funding for University Based
  Projects will be via Grants and Contracts