Kevin discusses the labor issues that the grape growers in the Lake Erie Region are currently facing. There are definite differences in labor costs along the state line between New York and Pennsylvania. The discussion went to capital investments that could potentially reduce or remove labor issues. Episode Host/Speakers: Jennifer Phillips Russo (host) Kevin Martin (host/speaker) Photo Credit: Kim Knappenberger, Lake Erie Regional Grape Research and Extension Center  Caption: Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Laboratory (CLEREL) staff pruning Concord vines.LERGP.com <a href='https://lergp.cce.cornell.edu/contact_information.php'>https://lergp.cce.cornell.edu/contact_information.php</a>

Season 1 Episode 3: Fertilizer Price Increase—No Need to Panic

Between the Vines focuses on timely viticulture, business management, and Integrated Pest Management issues to help vineyards achieve commercial success. The podcast covers timely topics and research updates throughout the year. It is brought to you by the Lake Erie Regional Grape Program. This regional Extension team is a collaboration between Penn State and Cornell University.