Trent Ball

Mark your calendars for April 10th, when YVC opens its teaching winery doors for a taste of local winemaking magic.

The central Washington community is invited to get a behind-the-scenes open house at the only teaching winery in the region.  Teach, Tour & Taste is Friday, April 18th, with doors opening at 5 p.m., and educational tours and tastings continuing until 7 p.m.    Y...

For those looking to get into the ag industry, or those looking to expand their education, Yakima Valley College will hold a host of classes focused on the wine industry in the winter quarter.  Trent Ball, chair of Yakima Valley College’s Agriculture Department and Vineyard and Winery Technology Program, said as a department they tried to make these classes a reality for those already working in i

This fall, Yakima Valley College welcomed in their 3rd cohort of students seeking a Bachelors of Applied Science in Agricultural Sciences degree.  Trent Ball, head of YVC’s Ag Department said what makes their program unique is the connection with the farming community across central Washington.  He noted thei...

This week, Yakima Valley College started accepting applications for the first class of the school’s new Bachelor of Applied Science in Agricultural Sciences program. The program, according Tent Ball chair of YVC’s Agriculture Department, is designed for students at the very beginning of their careers who are interested in a four-year degree as well as working adults who are interested in advancin

On Tuesday, Yakima Valley College announced their Vineyard and Winery Technology Program had received a $25,000 gift from Northwest Farm Credit Services. “We are proud to offer students hands-on experience across the entire wine making process, from grape to glass, at our award-winning teaching winery,” said Vineyard and Winery Technology Instructor Trent Ball. “Washingto ...

San Diego native Jose Rodriguez  discusses why he selected Yakima Valley College to start his career in agriculture.       If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com...

Yakima Valley College's Trent Ball discusses the importance of teaching the latest technology when discussions agriculture.         If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com...

Three northwest colleges are working together to improve the educational experience for students interested in a wine career.  Trent Ball with Yakima Valley College says they are expanding the classes and courses offered by teaming up with South Seattle College and Wenatchee Valley College.  He...

Now in its 10th year, the Vineyard and Winery Program at Yakima Valley College has grown, changed and evolved, much like the local winery industry.  Trent Ball YVC's Agriculture Chair says says unlike other programs, their classes are offered primarily in the evening, which allow for more non-traditional students to attend.  An...