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“It’s a big investment to get into the winery industry so you want to be sure you are doing it methodically and thoughtfully. This class has helped grow my knowledge and validate that we are on the right track. I also feel more empowered and confident about planning our vineyard. And I’m excited about the internship component. I’m a hands-on learner and can’t wait to apply this knowledge while it’s fresh in my mind.
“This program is a great opportunity to learn a lot in a short period of time. I really appreciated the variety of speakers from both academia and the winery industry sharing their real-life experiences. This is not textbook stuff; to have people actually in it and doing it speaking to you is very valuable. It was absolutely worth the time and money to complete the program. This certificate will provide all of us the ability to go anywhere in the winery industry.”
About Kristin: Kristin and her husband are wine enthusiasts who have traveled the world exploring different wine regions. Kristin recently retired from a thirty-three-year career as speech language pathologist in the K-12 school system and her husband will be retiring soon from his executive position in the medical field. They bought a farm in Walla Walla, Washington and started Reali Family Vineyards to fulfill their post-retirement dream of owning and operating a vineyard.