If you attended the Annual Meeting in Napa we ask that you take a few minutes to complete all surveys that pertain to the program events you attended. Your feedback is essential as it will assist us in future program development to provide the most relevant industry information and platform for research presentations.

The following surveys will be available through July 17.

Session Surveys (research reports)

• Disease Resistance
• Posters
• Rootstocks and Water
• Vine Nutrition and Grape Composition
• Vineyard and Winery
• Viticulture and Climate
• Wine Aging
• Wine Aroma and Mouthfeel
• Wine Microbiology

Supplier-Industry Seminar Surveys

• Cellar Sanitation
• Emerging Processes
• Lab Practices
• Oak Alternatives I
• Oak Alternatives II
• Sprayers in the Vineyard
• Winery Construction

Symposia Surveys

• Cabernet – A Global Perspective
• High Brix Winemaking
• Rootstock

National Clonal Germplasm Repository for Tree Fruit & Nut Crops & Grapes, Davis, CA

The USDA, Agricultural Research Service is seeking an outstanding research scientist for a permanent full-time Research Leader position. This position is an opportunity to lead a key repository within the National Plant Germplasm System and conduct cutting-edge research to support the preservation and utilization of the repository collections. This germplasm collection includes many of the Mediterranean adapted fruit and nut tree crops including grapes, Prunus spp, walnuts, olives, figs, pomegranates and other specialty crop species important to US agriculture and healthy dietary choices. The Repository is located at, and operates cooperatively with, the University of California-Davis.

This position affords the opportunity to:

• Direct an exciting group of research and curatorial staff
• Work collaboratively with university faculty and industry leaders
• Conduct research to: advance genetic and phenotypic characterization, enhance propagation and maintenance, and optimize the phytosanitary status of the collection.

GS14/15; Salary Range of $101,411 to $153,200. To apply, complete vacancy announcement ARS-X9W-0204 found on the ARS Careers Website at http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/divisions/hrd/index.html. For questions about this position, contact Dr. R. Matteri at 510-559-6071 or Robert.Matteri@ars.usda.gov. Applications must be received by July 6, 2009. U.S. citizenship is required.

USDA/ARS is an equal opportunity employer and provider