
Show overview
Sustainable Winegrowing has been publishing since 2016, and across the 10 years since has built a catalogue of 326 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 120 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 5 min and 32 min — with run-times ranging widely across the catalogue. It is catalogued as a EN-language Science show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 4 days ago, with 30 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2024, with 48 episodes published. Published by Vineyard Team.
From the publisher
Get the latest science and research for the wine industry with Sustainable Wine Growing. Vineyard Team brings you industry professionals and experts on resource issues and business trends related to sustainable agriculture to help you put sustainability into practice.
Latest Episodes
View all 326 episodes324: Why Great Wine Isn't Enough: The Science of Liking
323: Nature's Night Shift | Sustainable Story
322: Managing Spotted Lanternfly with Biological Control
321: 4 Ways to Get More from Every Social Media Post | Marketing Tip Monday
320: How Grapevine Rootstocks Affect Drought Tolerance, Yield, and Canopy Growth
319: From Remote to Reliable | Sustainable Story
318: The Hidden Life of Grapevine Roots: When Roots Really Grow
317: Print Media Isn't Dead | Marketing Tip Monday
316: Three-Cornered Alfalfa Hopper: Monitoring, Models, and Management
315: Nature's Lawn Mowers | Sustainable Story
314: Cut Bird Damage and Costs: Real Grower Results Using Vineyard Lasers
313: Train Your Team to Talk About Sustainability | Marketing Tip Monday
312: Why the Best Ag Tech Is Built With Growers
311: A Softer Way to Fight Fungus in Vineyards | Sustainable Story
310: Can Your Vineyard Soil Hold Enough Water Without Irrigation?
309: Create Memorable Winery Experiences That Drive Sales | Marketing Tip Monday
308: Balancing Cost, Efficiency, and Sustainability in Vineyard Management
307: Planting for Pollinators | Sustainable Story

Ep 306306: Using Barn Owls for Gopher and Rodent Control in Vineyards
Barn owls are natural predators of gophers, voles, and mice, three of the most common vertebrate pests in vineyards. Matt Johnson, Professor in the Department of Wildlife at Cal Poly Humboldt University, studies how farms and wildlife can mutually benefit each other. Matt shares practical guidance on barn owl nest box design, placement, and maintenance, and explains how vineyard landscapes and surrounding habitat influence owl occupancy. Resources: 272: 30 Gophers a Night: Why Barn Owls Belong in Your Vineyard Barn Owl Hunting Animation – Yarrow from the Lodi Wine Visitor Center Barn Owl Nest Box Placement and Maintenance Barn Owl Nest Box Plans Cal Poly Humboldt Barn Owls Probability of Nest Box Occupancy by Barn Owls Map Support the Podcast: Make a Donation Vineyard Team Programs: Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship - Help students from vineyard families pursue higher education Online Courses - Earn DPR and CCA hours with expert-led sustainability trainings SIP Certified - A trusted third-party certification proving your sustainable practices with science-backed standards Sustainable Ag Expo - Join top experts at the premier winegrowing event of the year Vineyard Team Membership - Connect with a community advancing sustainable winegrowing

Ep 305305: 3 Easy Ways to Promote Your Sustainability | Marketing Tip Monday
Wine buyers care about sustainability—but are you talking about it? Learn three practical ways to share your sustainable winegrowing story through tasting room interactions, sales conversations, and social media that builds trust with today's conscious wine consumers. Resources: *** Tell Your Sustainable Story Online Course *** Apply for SIP Certified Wine Marketing Tips eNewsletter Sustainable Stories Support the Podcast: Make a Donation Vineyard Team Programs: Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship - Help students from vineyard families pursue higher education Online Courses - Earn DPR and CCA hours with expert-led sustainability trainings SIP Certified - A trusted third-party certification proving your sustainable practices with science-backed standards Sustainable Ag Expo - Join top experts at the premier winegrowing event of the year Vineyard Team Membership - Connect with a community advancing sustainable winegrowing