Are regional sustainable winegrowing certification programsa boon for the industry?
By Randy Caparoso
For the longest time, a certified USDA organic seal on a food or beverage product has been the signpost sought by consumers who prioritize the health of the environment and themselves. In the market for domestic wines, however, various certified sustainable seals have become the predominant
Dineen Vineyards is among the first vineyards in Washington state to be certified with the Lodi Rules for Sustainable Winegrowing. Photo by Barbara Glover
Sustainable winegrowing practices protect the soil, air and water — elements that breathe life into wine grapes and, ultimately, wine. Being good stewards of the land and good neighbors are principles that
By Shelby Vittek
Why alcoholic beverage producers are embracing the buzz-worthy farming practice.
Jacob Pressey uses a homemade grain cradle he welded together, using old keg parts.Photography courtesy of Humboldt Regeneration Brewery and Farm
When Charles Rosen founded Ironbound Farm in 2015, he was quick to plant an orchard with 10,000 apple trees on land that
By Press Release
Virtual Discussion on April 22 Celebrates the World-Class Wine Region’s Dedication to Sustainability
April 12th – Whether you’re drinking red or white wine, we can all think green on Earth Day and celebrate the world’s most sustainable wine region when Sonoma County Winegrowers and Sonoma County Vintners co-host a virtual panel discussion via Zoom on Thursday, April
In Lodi, California, farmers, scientists, industry, and children came together to learn about the benefits of vine mealybug biocontrol in vineyards as part of a grant project funded by the USDA’s Western SARE program.
Check out lodigrowers.com/growereducation/viruses/ for more information on mealybugs, viruses, and how to get a copy of the Lodi Winegrape Commission’s
Let’s head out to Carlsbad, CA. to meet Mel Resendiz as he introduces us to his Protea flower farm!
Anyone who is touched by the flower industry can appreciate a flower farmers’ dedication to implementing sustainable growing practices that respect surrounding ecosystems, reduce transportation footprints, and conserve water and energy. It’s their goal to put local, sustainably grown American flowers front and center with consumers, retailers and wholesalers. They are proud of the
Uniformly seeded cover crop, a basic sustainable practice, in Bare Ranch owned by the Phillips family (who also own Michael David Winery), farming in Lodi since the 1860s
Last month (June 2020) we received a note from Clifford P. Ohmart — called, simply, “Cliff” by his colleagues throughout the agricultural industry as well as in Lodi,
Whole Foods Earns Top Marks While Amazon Earns ‘F’ In Addressing Bee Crisis
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A new scorecard released today finds that 20 out of 25 top food retailers fail to protect bees and people from toxic pesticides. The report, Swarming the Aisles II, shows that while supermarkets have made some general commitments to sustainability and social responsibility,
This year the Sonoma County Winegrowers’ annual Dollars and $ense meeting was held in conjunction with the Sonoma County Vintners, and Glenn Proctor, Board of Directors Chairman for the Sonoma County Winegrowers opened by commenting on the tough forecast for the wine industry by stating that it is “More Important than ever for vintners and