54: Growing Grapes on Two Coasts

Mark Chien, Program Coordinator of the Oregon Wine Research Institute, has devoted his career to helping grapegrowers in some of the most difficult growing regions in the world. Over the past four decades Mark’s work as an educator and extentionist in Pennsylvania and Oregon has improved wine quality on both coasts. Mark shares highlights from his career including his years as a vineyard manager, Pennsylvania State University viticulture extension agent, and program coordinator for Oregon Wine Research Institute.

References:

• Oral History Interview with Mark Chien | The Linfield Archives  (Video)
• Oregon Wine Research Institute
• Oregon Wine Research Institute Stakeholders Report
• Pennsylvania Wine Grape Network (Tons of articles and information)
• Pennsylvania Wine Grape Network Travelogues
• Pindar Vineyards
• Sign Up | Irrigation Efficiency Project
• Temperance Hill Vineyards

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