Now in its third year, the Latino Agriculture Education Program, designed for vineyard field workers, has developed into a successful educational program. Enrollment for each session is now at about 25 students, up from a dozen in each of the first two years. Students meet at the Grandview campus of Yakima Valley Community College for a full day of classes every Friday, from mid-November through March. The courses cover basic viticulture, including plant physiology, cell formation, and soil and water management, as well as some math, English language, and civics. Latino Agriculture Education Program Director Leo Garcia said he hopes […]