Ana Locci
University Farm has history not only in its buildings but also in its plants and gardens. The Concord Grape vines are over 100 years old and they are still producing!
However, being as old as they are, they fell into somewhat disrepair. Since 2016, they are undergoing a serious rehabbing, involving clearing out the underbrush, laying down a weed barrier, taking cuttings from the old vines to propagate new ones, rebuilding the trellis and training the vines to grow tall and strong.
Ana Locci
It is a process that is taking several years to increase production levels. So far with the proper pruning, upkeep, and proper training, the Farm Food Program has a seven rows running vineyard that should produce for years to come.
Ana Locci