Cain Hickey is an Assistant Teaching Professor of Viticulture in the Plant Science Department of Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences. Cain has presented at state, regional, national, and international academic and industry conferences, and has developed and coordinated numerous extension workshops. Cain has authored peer-reviewed journal articles, extension publications, facts sheets, and trade publications. He currently teaches fundamental and applied viticulture in the classroom. Cain works with Penn State Grape and Wine Team colleagues and the Pennsylvania grape and wine industry to solve vineyard management issues and optimize grape production practices.