Sustainable Winegrowing

Lauren Noland-Hajik, Attorney and Lobbyist at Kahn, Soares & Conway gives an update on new policies that affect the wine industry. She explains the legislature and how bills are formed through committee hearings; covers the Water Resiliency Plan and how it affects Sustainable Groundwater Management Act; regulating power shutoffs to prevent wildfires; anticipated regulations on pesticides including glyphosate, rodenticides, and fungicides; the importance of educating consumers and government about the these ag tools; and impending labor law changes including the minimum wage increase, overtime (AB 1066), paid sick leave, and how the Dynamex Decision affects truck drivers. References: AB 1066 California Department of Pesticide Regulation California Minimum Wage Kahn, Soares, & Conway, LLP Lauren Noland-Hajik | [email protected] SGMA Groundwater Management SIP Certified Get More Subscribe on Google Play, iHeartRADIO, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, or wherever you listen so you never miss an episode on the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, research, and events dedicated to the stewardship of our natural resources. Learn more at www.vineyardteam.org.

John A. Roncoroni is the UC Cooperative Extension Weed Science Farm Advisor and UCIPM affiliate advisor in Napa County. In this podcast, John discusses his specialty; weed management in California's Coastal and Foothill premium winegrape growing regions. He discussed why weeds should play a more important role in pest control programs, knowing which weeds you have on your property, fire mitigation, and the toughest weeds to control today. John received both a BS in Environmental Policy Analysis and Planning, with an emphasis in Agriculture and an MS in Horticulture from UC Davis. He was a Staff Research Associate in the UC Davis Department of Plant sciences working in all aspects of weed management for 25 years. References: John Roncoroni MAINTAINING LONG-TERM MANAGEMENT: Herbicide-resistant weeds challenge some signature cropping systems Napa County UCCE Science and Controversy of Glyphosate | Dr. Scott Steinmaus (podcast) SIP Certified The Long View on Sustainable Winegrowing | Cliff Ohmart (podcast) University of California Integrated Pest Management Integrated Weed Management Vineyard Floor Management: Steel in the Field (video) Weed Management: Biology, Technology & Practice (tailgate) Get More Subscribe on Google Play, iHeartRADIO, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, or wherever you listen so you never miss an episode on the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, research, and events dedicated to the stewardship of our natural resources. Learn more at www.vineyardteam.org.

In this special holiday edition we bring you a fascinating interview with Dr. Stephen Lloyd-Moffett, professor of Religious Studies at California Polytechnic State University. Stephen looks at the way in which passion for wine acts as a surrogate for religion. In this interview he discusses how wine is a vehicle for communication, creating a transcendent wine experience through your environment, why rituals communicate value, and using this beverage to create bonds. And if you love this topic, you can read more in the newly released The Spirit of Wine: Finding Religion in the Fruit of the Vine. Listen in to learn how religions studies can help us build our own vibrant communities and understand the world of wine. References: Hit the Bottle (podcast) Neuroscience and Marketing: How People Make Decisions (podcast) SIP Certified Stephen Lloyd-Moffett Tips for Hospitality and Marketing from SIP Certified The Spirit of Wine The Spirit of Wine | Facebook The Spirit of Wine | Instagram Get More Subscribe on Google Play, iHeartRADIO, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, or wherever you listen so you never miss an episode on the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, research, and events dedicated to the stewardship of our natural resources. Learn more at www.vineyardteam.org.

California has seen another challenging and sometimes devastating year of fires. Smoke from these events can cause unwanted flavors in wine. In this interview, Eric Herve, Research Scientist at ETS Laboratories and Matt Brain, Leader of the Sustainability Team at Crimson Wine Group and Associate Winemaker at Chamisal Vineyards, discuss how winemakers can screen grapes for the risk of smoke impact and work to mitigate its effects. Eric covers how impactful these compounds are at very low - parts per billion levels, the markers they are researching to test smoke exposure, blending considerations and much more. References: Eric Hervé, Research Scientist, ETS Laboratories Matt Brain, Associate Winemaker at Chamisal Vineyards Smoke Impact in Grapes and Wine | ETS Laboratories Smoke Taint: How Much Smoke is Too Much? | Craig Macmillan, PhD Smoke Taint | The Australian Wine Research Institute SIP Certified Get More Subscribe on Google Play, iHeartRADIO, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, or wherever you listen so you never miss an episode on the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, research, and events dedicated to the stewardship of our natural resources. Learn more at www.vineyardteam.org.

Dr. Tarah Sullivan is Assistant Professor of Soil Microbiology at Washington State University. In this interview, Tarah discusses how the plant microbiome mirrors the human gut, the ways in which soil microorganisms can alter the bioavailability of micronutrients and metals for plants, why plants in alkaline soils can be deficient in iron when the soil is not, if cover crops can improve soil microbial communities, and what is next for her research. Tarah's research emphasis is on linking the function and phylogeny of the soil microbiome, specifically with regard to the interactions and impacts on metal bioavailability and soil health. Whether the context is micronutrient availability in the rhizosphere, which confers plant growth promotion and crop enhancement, or in the context of contaminated systems where bioremediation and bioaugmentation are the best options to remediate heavy metals polluted sites, the soil microbiome is key in theses biotransformations. Understanding the consortia of organisms and the mechanisms involved drives the work done in her lab with a wide array of biochemical and molecular techniques. References: 12.3.19 | Water and Nitrogen Use Webinar 28: Understanding Soil Health (Podcast) 53: Producing Compost and Carbon Sequestration (Podcast) Digging into Soil Bacteria and Chlorosis Floor Management for Soil Health Soil Microbiology & Agricultural Sustainability | Tarah Sullivan (Podcast) Tarah Sullivan, Assistant Professor of Soil Microbiology, Washington State University Vineyard Team Membership Get More Subscribe on Google Play, iHeartRADIO, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, or wherever you listen so you never miss an episode on the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, research, and events dedicated to the stewardship of our natural resources. Learn more at www.vineyardteam.org.

Gerhard (Gerry) Pietersen is a plant virologist with an interest in solving problems in South African agriculture related to plant viruses. In this interview Gerry discusses the severe plant health and economic impacts seen in South Africa from Grapevine leafroll disease, the importance of regional buy in to establish a control program including a very successful collaboration of 50 adjoining farms in New Zealand, and new techniques to detect the virus including loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) and grafting sensitive red cultivars on white cultivars to use the shoot as an indicator. Gerhard joined the Agricultural Research Council- Plant Protection Research Institute (PPRI), Pretoria in December, 1980 after obtaining his BSc. in Botany and Microbiology from the University of the Witwatersrand. He obtained an MSc-Microbiology at the University of Pretoria in 1984, and completed his PhD. at WITS in 1989. He spent eighteen months at Oregon State University, USA. His current research portfolio involves; 1) control of grapevine leafroll disease caused in South Africa by grapevine leafroll associated virus type 3 (GLRaV-3) using an integrated research strategy, 2) doing research on viruses of maize as a means of pre-empting the possible incursion of maize chlorotic mottle virus into South Africa, and 3) working on Liberibacters potentially associated with citrus greening or huanglongbing diseases. Between 2004 and 2009 he was employed by Citrus Research International (CRI) as Virologist and Program Manager, while seconded to the Department of Microbiology and Plant Pathology at University of Pretoria (UP). In 2009 he returned to the employ of Plant Protection Research Institute, while remaining seconded to UP. Gerhard has worked on viruses of many other crops during his career and has authored or co-authored 80 peer reviewed articles. References: Controlling Mealybug Vectors of Grapevine Viruses | Dr. Kent Daane (Podcast) Optimization of grapevine leafroll detection on white cultivars by sentinel canes | Gerhard Pietersen Red Blotch Virus in Grapevines | Dr. Marc Fuchs (Podcast) Stopping the Spread of Red Leaf Viruses | Dr. Kari Arnold (Podcast) Sustainable Ag Expo Three genetic grapevine leafroll-associated virus 3 variants identified from South African vineyards show high variability in their 5′UTR | Gerhard Pietersen Get More Subscribe on Google Play, iHeartRADIO, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, or wherever you listen so you never miss an episode on the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, research, and events dedicated to the stewardship of our natural resources. Learn more at www.vineyardteam.org.

Dr. Luca Brillante is the Bronco Viticulture Chair and Assistant Professor of Viticulture in the Department of Viticulture and Enology at California Fresno State University. Prior to this appointment he was a Post-Doc Researcher for the University of California Davis Department of Viticulture and Enology, working on precision viticulture and implementation of variable rate and site specific management approaches. Luca discusses his current research and teaching on efficient management solutions through digital viticulture, improved accuracy and cost reduction with automation, and how he is teaching the next generation of viticulturists about sustainable wine production. References: 67: Impacts of Climate Change on Wine Production | Greg Jones (Podcast) Applied Water and Mechanical Canopy Management Affect Berry and Wine Phenolic and Aroma Composition of Grapevine (Vitis vinifera L., cv. Syrah) in Central California | Brillante, Kurtural, Martínez-Lüscher Luca Brillante, Fresno State University Larry E. Williams Ph.D., Professor Plant Physiologist-AES, Kearney Agricultural Research & Extension Center Mechanization Bud Break to Bottle | Bart Haycraft (Video) Sustainable Ag Expo Get More Subscribe on Google Play, iHeartRADIO, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, or wherever you listen so you never miss an episode on the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, research, and events dedicated to the stewardship of our natural resources. Learn more at www.vineyardteam.org.

Dr. Michelle Moyer, Washington State University Extension, and Associate Professor in the Department of Horticulture and Affiliate Faculty Member in the Department of Plant Pathology returns to the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast after her top rated presentation on the Goldilocks Principle & Powdery Mildew Management. In this interview she discusses recent research on integrated pest management for grapevine powdery mildew, how short term weather patterns impacts farming decisions, why clean plants may have made red blotch virus more detectable, controlling wine quality with water stress and "Farming by Excel" – how fewer people working in the field has increased growers reliance on data and technology. References: Goldilocks Principle & Powdery Mildew Management | Michelle Moyer (Podcast) Fungicide Resistance Assessment Mitigation and Extension Network (FRAME) Michelle Moyer, Washington State University Sustainable Ag Expo UC Davis Powdery Mildew Model UC Pest Management Guidelines Vineyard Nutrient Management in Washington State | Michelle Moyer, Dr. Stacy Singer, Dr. Joan Davenport, Gwen-Alyn Hoheisel Washington State University Viticulture and Enology Get More Subscribe on Google Play, iHeartRADIO, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, or wherever you listen so you never miss an episode on the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, research, and events dedicated to the stewardship of our natural resources. Learn more at www.vineyardteam.org.

Gregory V. Jones is the Director of the Evenstad Center for Wine Education, holds the Evenstad Chair in Wine Studies, and is a professor and research climatologist in the Department of Environmental Studies at Linfield College in Oregon. He specializes in the study of climate structure and suitability for viticulture, and how climate variability and change influence grapevine growth, wine production and quality. Greg holds a BA and Ph.D. from the University of Virginia in Environmental Sciences with a concentration in the Atmospheric Sciences. He is the author of numerous book chapters, including being a contributing author to the 2008 Nobel Peace Prize winning Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Report. Greg discusses what makes a crop species perform better in some places versus another, why we plant only a few hundred of the of the more than 24,000 varieties, how warm climate winegrowing regions have hedged against climate risk by growing multiple varieties, factors beyond fossil fuels that affect climate change, and our biggest challenges ahead. References: 57: Wet Climate Viticulture (Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast) A New World of Wine: How the Viticultural Map is Changing| Greg Jones | International Masters of Wine Symposium (Video) Climate Change's Affect on the Wine Industry | Greg Jones | Vinexpo 2019, Bordeaux (Video) Climate, Grapes, and Wine | Greg Jones | TEDx Roseburg (Video) Climate Smart Ag and Healthy Soils | Jenny Lester Moffitt Connections: How climate change is impacting the wine industry| Greg Jones | Here and Now, NPR and WXXI AM News (Podcast) Gregory V. Jones, Linfield College Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Sustainable Ag Expo Get More Subscribe on Google Play, iHeartRADIO, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, or wherever you listen so you never miss an episode on the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, research, and events dedicated to the stewardship of our natural resources. Learn more at www.vineyardteam.org.

Dan Rodrigues, Owner of VinaQuest has been farming his whole life. Dan oversees pest control, irrigation, replant, development, and investigates problems on winegrapes, blueberries, and avocados grown from Salinas to Northern Santa Barbara. Additionally he is a lecturer at California Polytechnic State University on viticulture practices and vineyard management. Dan talks about how the loss of materials impacts farming; disease management for mildew, sour rot, and weeds; the effects of a wet winter; and what trends he sees for the future. References: Dan Rodrigues | Dan@vinaquestLLC | 805 459-5514 Defining and Developing Management Strategies for Sour Rot | Megan Hall, Gregory Loeb, and Wayne Wilcox Detection of Fungicide Resistant Mildew |Timothy Miles Cal Poly Wine and Viticulture Ecological Considerations of Vineyard Development | Dan Rodrigues (Video) Ecological Considerations of Vineyard Development | Dan Rodrigues (Slides) Fungicide Resistant Mildew | Timothy Miles (Podcast) In Defense of Farming | Paul Crout (Podcast) New Discoveries about Sour Rot | Megan Hall (Podcast) PMapp: A Mobile App for Assessing Powdery Mildew The Goldilocks Principle & Powdery Mildew Management | Michelle Moyer (Podcast) UC Pest Management Guidelines for Powdery Mildew Vineyard Floor Management: Steel in the Field | (Video) Vineyard Team Vineyard Team Educational Scholarship Get More Subscribe on Google Play, iHeartRADIO, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, or wherever you listen so you never miss an episode on the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, research, and events dedicated to the stewardship of our natural resources. Learn more at www.vineyardteam.org.

Audra Cooper, Broker/Partner at Turrentine Brokerage began her career in 2006 providing support for grape brokers throughout the state and has served as lead grape broker for the Central Coast region of California since 2012. She grew up on ranches in the Central Coast and graduated from California State University at Fresno with a degree in Agricultural Economics. Audra talks about what wine and grape brokering is, the factors that affect grape pricing, the 2018 grape market, how sustainable certification can help set grapes apart in a crowded market, and the quality of the 2019 crop. References: A Practical Guide to Developing a Commercial Wine Vineyard | Mark Chien (Podcast) Audra Cooper Fresno State University Department of Agricultural Business SIP Certified Turrentine Brokerage Turrentine Wine Wheel Vineyard Team Educational Scholarship Get More Subscribe on Google Play, iHeartRADIO, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, or wherever you listen so you never miss an episode on the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, research, and events dedicated to the stewardship of our natural resources. Learn more at www.vineyardteam.org.

Dr. Alfredo Koch, Ag Business, Viticulture & Enology Coordinator, describes the Viticulture and Enology Program at Allan Hancock College in Santa Maria, California. Topics include the content of the degree program, the work students do as part of their training, the campus vineyard, and the wines the students make and sell. References: AHC (Allan Hancock College) AHC Class Search AHC Distance Learning AHC Vineyards and Winery AHC Viticulture & Enology Program Allan Hancock Winery Review of Allan Hancock 2016 Syrah (Santa Barbara County) | Wine Enthusiast Allan Hancock Wines for Sale Get More Subscribe on Google Play, iHeartRADIO, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, or wherever you listen so you never miss an episode on the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, research, and events dedicated to the stewardship of our natural resources. Learn more at www.vineyardteam.org.

Jim Anshutz, Partner, AgH2O talks about irrigation system maintenance, technology, and efficiency. Topics include system pressure, flushing, protecting emitters, system design, pumping, irrigation scheduling, Reference California Irrigation Management Information System (CIMIS) Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Irrigation Training and Research Center (ITRC) Fresno State Center for Irrigation Technology (CIT) Irrigation Consumer Bill of Rights (Drip/Micro Irrigation)| ITRC Irrigation Consumer Bill of Rights (Soil and Plant Moisture Monitoring Systems)| ITRC Jim Anshutz's LinkedIn page Water Right | Center for Irrigation Technology Subscribe on Google Play, iHeartRADIO, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, or wherever you listen so you never miss an episode on the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, research, and events dedicated to the stewardship of our natural resources. Learn more at www.vineyardteam.org.

Kacy Smith, Health and Wellness Coordinator & Michael Parola, Assistant Ranch Manager and Sustainability Director at Smith Family Wines talk about the social equity component of sustainability at Smith Family Wines. Topics include their 401(k) retirement plan, health insurance plan, and extensive health and wellness program which includes paid time for exercise, family fitness events, and exercise equipment in the workplace. References: Pinnacle HealthCare Richard Russell CrossFit | Kacy's company Sain Medical, Sonora, Mexico Smith Family Wines United Ag Benefit Trust UAB Women Ag Leadership Academy What is a 401(k)? | Wikipedia article Subscribe on Google Play, iHeartRADIO, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, or wherever you listen so you never miss an episode on the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, research, and events dedicated to the stewardship of our natural resources. Learn more at www.vineyardteam.org.

Dr. Stephanie Bolton, Sustainable Winegrowing Director, Lodi Winegrape Commission, talks about sustainable farming in Lodi including the use of beneficial insects, pesticide reduction, grower-to-grower education, and the sense of community that makes the Lodi wine region a special place. References: 54: Growing Grapes on Two Coasts (podcast with Dr. Cliff Ohmart) Stephanie Bolton's LinkedIn Page Stephanie Bolton | [email protected] Historic Vineyard Society Lodi American Viticultural Areas Lodi Growers | Viticultural and other resources for growers in Lodi Lodi Rules | Information and resources about the Lodi Rules program and sustainable winegrape growing Lodi Wines | Information about visit Lodi Get More Subscribe on Google Play, iHeartRADIO, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, or wherever you listen so you never miss an episode on the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, research, and events dedicated to the stewardship of our natural resources. Learn more at www.vineyardteam.org.

Jeff Newton President and CEO, Costal Vineyard Care Associates discusses his career, the history and future of the Santa Ynez American Viticultural Area. Topics include how he got into farming, why he chose wine grapes, and changes he's seen in the Santa Ynez Valley AVA over the years. References: Coastal Vineyard Care Associates Founding Father: Jeff Newton | Interview with Heather Daenitz Grower Interview Jeff Newton | Interview with Laurie Daniel Jeff Newton's Bio Winegrowing Areas of Santa Barbara County Get More Subscribe on Google Play, iHeartRADIO, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, or wherever you listen so you never miss an episode on the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, research, and events dedicated to the stewardship of our natural resources. Learn more at www.vineyardteam.org.

Paul Crout, Agronomist, Helena AgriEnterprises and Vice-Chair, California Association of Pest Control Advisers, talks about the mismatch between farming and the perceptions and beliefs people have about agriculture. He touches on local, state, and national level means of education growers can be involved in and his own efforts to educate the public about what farmers do and do not and how that may differ from public perception. References: California Association of Pest Control Advisers California Farm Bureau Federation How to Maintain Good Neighbor Relations | Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast Paul's LinkedIn page Sign Up | Irrigation Efficiency Project USDA New Farmers Program: Supporting Ag in Your Schools Get More Subscribe on Google Play, iHeartRADIO, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, or wherever you listen so you never miss an episode on the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, research, and events dedicated to the stewardship of our natural resources. Learn more at www.vineyardteam.org.

Mark Browning, owner, Barn Owl Box Company and Head Researcher, Barn Owl/Rodent Project discusses barn owls, their role in the environment, their habits and behaviors, their biology, their prodigious appetite for rodents and how to attract and keep them around the farm. References: Barn owl battles Kestrel for nesting spot Barn Owl Biology Barn Owl Nesting Box Fact Sheet The Barn Owl Box Company The Barn Owl/Rodent Project Crops and Barn Owls Prey Consumption by a Large Aggregation of Barn Owls in an Agricultural Setting | Mark Browning Sign Up | Irrigation Efficiency Project Get More Subscribe on Google Play, iHeartRADIO, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, or wherever you listen so you never miss an episode on the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, research, and events dedicated to the stewardship of our natural resources. Learn more at www.vineyardteam.org.

Fritz Westover, owner/operator of Westover Vineyard Advising describes growing conditions and challenges in multiple states across the Southeastern United States and Texas. Fritz's career has taken him from Pennsylvania to Texas, California to Italy, giving him a unique perspective on growing grapes in different conditions around the world. References: 4/22/19 Webinar | Practices for Promoting Vineyard Sustainability in Challenging Climates | Fritz Westover & Vineyard Team "Growing Grapes in Texas: From the Commercial Vineyard to thee Backyard Vine" | Book Penn State Extension Wine Grape page Sign Up | Irrigation Efficiency Project Social Media Twitter | @WestoverVit Facebook | @WestoverVineyardAdvising Instagram | @WestoverViticulture Texas A&M Viticultural Resources Westover Vineyard Advising Vineyard Team Virtual Viticulture Academy Get More Subscribe on Google Play, iHeartRADIO, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, or wherever you listen so you never miss an episode on the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, research, and events dedicated to the stewardship of our natural resources. Learn more at www.vineyardteam.org.

Conservation burning is a way of dramatically reducing greenhouse gasses and particulate releases from burning woody material like old grapevines. Biochar is a soil amendment that can hold water and nutrients in the soil for slow release to the plants. Raymond Baltar, Director of the Sonoma Biochar Initiative; Director of the California Biochar Association and Biochar Project Manager at Sonoma Ecology Center explains how to execute a conservation burn and make biochar to reduce smoke and capture carbon. References: "Biochar increases vineyard productivity without affecting grape quality: Results from a four years field experiment in Tuscany" | Scholarly article California Biochar Association Conservation Ag Burning | UCCE Sonoma flyer "The Conservation Burn Technique" | Vineyard Team Technical Article Sign Up | Irrigation Efficiency Project Sonoma Biochar Initiative Sonoma Ecology Center Randall Graham's thoughts on biochar (Video) Raymond Baltar's LinkedIn page Workshop: Conservation Burning & Biochar Production Workshop Get More Subscribe on Google Play, iHeartRADIO, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, or wherever you listen so you never miss an episode on the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, research, and events dedicated to the stewardship of our natural resources. Learn more at www.vineyardteam.org.

One of the most respected viticulturists on the West Coast, Mark Greenspan, Ph.D., President and Viticulturist, Advanced Viticulture, Inc. discusses the science and technology of irrigating winegrapes for maximum quality and yield while managing vine stress and conserving water. Topics include irrigation scheduling with pressure bombs, dendrometers and leaf porometers, technology in the vineyard, and the science behind managing vine stress for maximum benefit. References: Advanced Viticulture, Inc. Dendrometers "Developmental changes in the diurnal water budget of the grape berry exposed to water deficits" | Scientific article by Dr. Greenspan "Field evaluation of water transport in grape berries during water deficits"| Scientific article by Dr. Greenspan Sign Up | Irrigation Efficiency Project Pressure bomb "Sometimes the Smaller Drink is Better" | Article by Dr. Greenspan UC Davis Department of Viticulture & Enology Wine Business Monthly Archives (Mark Greenspan's columns) Get More Subscribe on Google Play, iHeartRADIO, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, or wherever you listen so you never miss an episode on the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, research, and events dedicated to the stewardship of our natural resources. Learn more at www.vineyardteam.org.

Mark Chien, Program Coordinator of the Oregon Wine Research Institute, has devoted his career to helping grapegrowers in some of the most difficult growing regions in the world. Over the past four decades Mark's work as an educator and extentionist in Pennsylvania and Oregon has improved wine quality on both coasts. Mark shares highlights from his career including his years as a vineyard manager, Pennsylvania State University viticulture extension agent, and program coordinator for Oregon Wine Research Institute. References: Oral History Interview with Mark Chien | The Linfield Archives (Video) Oregon Wine Research Institute Oregon Wine Research Institute Stakeholders Report Pennsylvania Wine Grape Network (Tons of articles and information) Pennsylvania Wine Grape Network Travelogues Pindar Vineyards Sign Up | Irrigation Efficiency Project Temperance Hill Vineyards Get More Subscribe on Google Play, iHeartRADIO, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, or wherever you listen so you never miss an episode on the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, research, and events dedicated to the stewardship of our natural resources. Learn more at www.vineyardteam.org.

This podcast is a recording from a workshop we co-costed on soil health. As part of California Climate Investments, the California Department of Food and Agriculture's (CDFA) Healthy Soils Program distributed $5.8 million in cap and trade funds in 2018 to farming and ranching operations for the implementation of soil health practices that sequester carbon and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This workshop brought together our team of researchers and growers from Cal Poly, the Vineyard Team, J. Lohr Vineyard, and Tablas Creek Vineyard to talk about their Demonstration Project grant from the Healthy Soils Program to demonstrate the benefits of compost application and no-till practices for vineyard operations. The first of our two recordings is with Kevin Piper, Director of Agricultural Operations, California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo. Kevin describes the composting operation at Cal Poly SLO and all the factors that go into producing high-quality compost with the materials from Cal Poly's farming operations. Our second speaker is Dr. Charlotte Decock, Assistant Professor Cal Poly - Earth & Soil Sciences. Charlotte talks about soil management with the goal of capturing greenhouse gasses from the atmosphere and sequestering them in the soil. Her teaching and research focus on sustainable fertilizer and soil management in California's specialty crops. References: 19: Healthy Soils Program (Podcast) 28: Understanding Soil Health (Podcast) Dr. Charlotte Decock The Composting Process Compost Rate Calculator Floor Management for Soil Health Notes on Composting Grape Pomace Supporting Soil Health Using Compost | Slides from a talk by Cristina Lazcano & Charlotte Decock What is Quality Compost | Slides from the talk in this podcast by Kevin Piper Get More Subscribe on Google Play, iHeartRADIO, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, or wherever you listen so you never miss an episode on the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, research, and events dedicated to the stewardship of our natural resources. Learn more at www.vineyardteam.org.

Dr. Cliff Ohmart shares insights from his career in sustainability research and education in winegrapes and other crops. He talks about how his experiences with the Lodi Winegrape Commission and grape growers in the Lodi appellation shaped how he sees IPM and sustainable winegrowing today. References: 27: 50 years of IPM | Peter Goodell (Sustainable Winegrowing) 35: Integrated Pest Management in Sustainably Farmed Vineyards | Bart Haycraft (Sustainable Winegrowing) Google search results for "Cliff Ohmart" Lodi Winegrape Commission Sign Up | Irrigation Efficiency Project "The Integration of Chemical and Biological Control of the Spotted Alfalfa Aphid: The Integrated Control Concept" (The original IPM article) View from the Vineyard: A Practical Guide to Sustainable Winegrape Growing| Clifford P. Ohmart "What is IPM" (UCIPM webpage) Get More Subscribe on Google Play, iHeartRADIO, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, or wherever you listen so you never miss an episode on the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, research, and events dedicated to the stewardship of our natural resources. Learn more at www.vineyardteam.org.

Leading expert Dr. Andrew Landers of Cornell University discusses his more than thirty years of research and development on pesticide sprayer technology to reduce pesticide use through accurate, efficient delivery of the product to the plant. References: 1/15/19 Tailgate Meeting | Effective Vineyard Spraying - Soledad 1/17/19 Tailgate Meeting | Effective Vineyard Spraying - Santa Maria 2015 Precision Agriculture Workshop (Video) Andrew Landers Webpage Effective Vineyard Spraying | Andrew Landers Effective Vineyard Spraying Online Educational Module (DPR CE credit available) Pesticide Application Technology at Cornell Waste Not, Want Not!: Recent advances in technology for the precise spraying of pesticides (Video) Get More Subscribe on Google Play, iHeartRADIO, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, or wherever you listen so you never miss an episode on the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, research, and events dedicated to the stewardship of our natural resources. Learn more at www.vineyardteam.org.

Kris Beal, M.S., Executive Director of Vineyard Team, recounts some of the history of the organization, it's current activities and what the future holds in store. The Vineyard Team identifies and promotes the most environmentally safe, viticulturally and economically sustainable farming methods, while maintaining or improving quality and flavor of wine grapes. The Team is a model for wine grape growers and will promote the public trust of stewardship for natural resources. References: About the Vineyard Team (Video) Founding Members of the Vineyard Team (Video) Sign Up | Irrigation Efficiency Project Sustainable Ag Expo Sustainability in Practice (SIP Certified) (Program) Sustainability In Practice (SIP Certified) (Sign-up) Vineyard Team Get More Subscribe on Google Play, iHeartRADIO, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, or wherever you listen so you never miss an episode on the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, research, and events dedicated to the stewardship of our natural resources. Learn more at www.vineyardteam.org.

Grapevine Leaf Roll-associated Virus 3 as well other virus diseases of grapevines have a profound effect on wine quality and the economic viability of a vineyard. Dr. Kari Arnold the Area Orchard and Vineyard Systems Advisor at Stanislaus County, Associated with University of California Cooperative Extension, describes the connections between the Californian plant propagation system, the movement of mealybugs both in the vineyard and across the globe, the difficulty of identifying virused plants, and practices growers can and are using to manage the spread of red leaf viruses both within and between vineyards. References: UCCE Stanislaus County @KariDigsPlants [Twitter Controlling Mealybug Vectors of Grapevine Virus | Dr. Kent Daane (Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast) IPM Control of Vine Mealybugs | Greg Pennyroyal (Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast) Sign Up | Irrigation Efficiency Project Sustainable and Organic Control of Vine Mealybug in Vineyards: Two Growers, Two Approaches UC Cooperative Extension Find Academics and Staff\ UC IPM: Virus Diseases UC IPM: Vine Mealybug Get More Subscribe on Google Play, iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn or wherever you listen so you never miss an episode on the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, research, and events dedicated to the stewardship of our natural resources. Learn more at www.vineyardteam.org.

Jean-Pierre Wolff, Owner & Vintner of Wolff Vineyards, turning a nuisance into an asset by restoring the stability and ecological functioning of the creeks that surround his property including the steelhead trout spawning habitat. He also realized an economic benefit by preventing the loss of tons of soil to erosion. References: 42: Farming with Wildlife| Lucas Pope (Podcast) Central Coast Regional Board Members Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board Coastal San Luis Resource Conservation District Conservation Assistance with NRCS | Margy Lindquist (Podcast) Natural Resources Conservation Service Ecological Considerations in Vineyard Development (Video) Slides for Ecological Considerations in Vineyard Development Get More Subscribe on Google Play, iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn or wherever you listen so you never miss an episode on the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, research, and events dedicated to the stewardship of our natural resources. Learn more at www.vineyardteam.org.

Walt Mahaffee, Ph.D., Research Plant Pathologist, USDA-Agricultural Research Service, Corvalis explains how and why Grape Powdery Mildew populations become resistant to certain fungicides. He also explores how to mitigate resistance and describes current research on how fungicide resistance starts in Grape Powdery Mildew and how it spreads from one place to another. References: Mahaffee's USDA Agricultural Research Service webpage Fungicide Resistance Action Committee website Fungicide Resistance in Grapes: Grower Perspective Episode 6 | Vineyard Team Board Members (Sustainable Winegrowing) Fungicide Resistant Mildew Episode 09 | Dr. Tim Miles (Sustainable Winegrowing) The Goldilocks Principle & Powdery Mildew Management Episode 2 | Dr. Michelle Moyer (Sustainable Winegrowing) Grape Powdery Mildew Management and Inoculum Monitoring Episode 5 | Walt Mahaffee (Sustainable Winegrowing) Slides for "Grape Powdery Mildew Management and Inoculum Monitoring" Gubler-Thomas Model PMapp: A Mobile App for Assessing Grape Powdery Mildew Sign Up | Irrigation Efficiency Project Sustainable Ag Expo Sustainable Ag Expo Attendee Registration Discount UC Pest Management Guidelines for Grape Powdery Mildew What the mildew? A perspective on another challenging year managing powdery mildew | Article by Dr. Mahaffee Get More Subscribe on Google Play, iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn or wherever you listen so you never miss an episode on the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, research, and events dedicated to the stewardship of our natural resources. Learn more at www.vineyardteam.org.

References: Conserving Irrigation Water| Jacob Hernandez & Craig Macmillan (Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast) Dr. McCarthy Profile Google search for "Michael McCarthy viticulture" "Managing vines during heat waves" Fact Sheet from Wine Australia REGULATED DEFICIT IRRIGATION AND PARTIAL ROOTZONE DRYING: An overview of principles and application | Paul E. Kriedemann & Ian Goodwin Sign Up | Irrigation Efficiency Project Sustainable Ag Expo Sustainable Ag Expo Attendee Registration Discount "Sustainable salinity management in Australian vineyards" Fact Sheet from Wine Australia Get More Subscribe on Google Play, iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn or wherever you listen so you never miss an episode on the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, research, and events dedicated to the stewardship of our natural resources. Learn more at www.vineyardteam.org.

Sarah Lopez, Executive Director of Central Coast Water Quality Preservation, Inc., gets into the details of monitoring flowing water for the presence of pesticides and fertilizers which could have originated on farms upstream. Topics include how monitoring is done, why it is done, and the Cooperative Monitoring Program (CMP) makes compliance with regulations easier and less expensive for growers. References: Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board Members Central Coast Water Quality Preservation, Inc. Coastal San Luis Resource Conservation District ILRP & Statewide Permit for Industrial Stormwater Discharge- Slides from 2016 Sustainable Ag Expo Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program- Central Coast Specific Sustainable Ag Expo Get More Subscribe on Google Play, iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn or wherever you listen so you never miss an episode on the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, research, and events dedicated to the stewardship of our natural resources. Learn more at www.vineyardteam.org.

This episode features two speakers on pesticides: violations and pesticide container recycling. Opening the show is an interview with Marc Lea, Deputy Agricultural Commissioner, San Luis Obispo County Ag Department. Marc describes some common violations of the pesticides regulations his office enforces. These include drift, improper use or lack of personal protective equipment (PPE), and the misuse of rodenticides. Past two of the episode is a recording from the 2017 Sustainable Ag Expo. Lottie Martin, Deputy Agricultural Commissioner, Santa Barbara County Agricultural Commissioner's Office talks about how to recycle empty pesticide containers safely. References: Guideline for Pesticide (Hazardous Waste) Disposal (San Luis Obispo County) | San Luis Obispo County Integrated Waste Management San Luis Obispo County Ag Department San Luis Obispo County Ag Department Pesticide Use Enforcement Santa Barbara County Agricultural Commissioner's Office Santa Barbara County Agricultural Commissioner's Office Pesticide Use Enforcement Sustainable Ag Expo UC IPM Selecting and wearing personal protective equipment (Video) Get More Subscribe on Google Play, iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn or wherever you listen so you never miss an episode on the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, research, and events dedicated to the stewardship of our natural resources. Learn more at www.vineyardteam.org.

Josh Prigge, Founder and CEO of Sustridge, a sustainability consulting firm, talks about the ways he has helped his former employers and current clients to not only reduce their environmental impacts, but to work toward regenerative ways of doing business. References: Sustainable Hawai'I Pacific University Facebook page Josh's Blog [email protected] Sustainable Nation | Josh Prigge (Podcast) Sustridge Get More Subscribe on Google Play, iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn or wherever you listen so you never miss an episode on the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, research, and events dedicated to the stewardship of our natural resources. Learn more at www.vineyardteam.org.

Halter Ranch comprises 281 acres of winegrapes, 15 acres of organic walnuts, and 3 acres of olives situated in 2,000 acres of oak woodland. This means wild animals are a consideration in farming activities year round. Vineyard Manger Lucas Pope and his team have found ways to co-exist with the native fauna including deer, coyotes, mountain lion, and rattlesnakes. References: 30: Managing the Landscape Around the Vineyard | Lino Bozzano (Podcast) Apex Predator (Slides) | Dr. David Headrick Critters Along the Creekside | Jodi Hilty Description of oak woodlands Halter Ranch Satellite photo of Halter Ranch SIP Certified Story about Justin Dellinger, the mountain biologist | San Luis Obispo Tribune Get More Subscribe on Google Play, iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn or wherever you listen so you never miss an episode on the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, research, and events dedicated to the stewardship of our natural resources. Learn more at www.vineyardteam.org.

Betsey Nash, owner of Nash HR Services, brings the listener up to speed on the "ban the box" law, hiring best practices including using applications instead of relying solely on resumes, communicating expectations to employees and finding applicants who are the right fit for your company. References: 38 Communication in the Workplace |Beth Wonson (Podcast) Ban the box article Betsey Nash | [email protected] com org SHRM – Society for Human Resources Management Get More: Subscribe on Google Play, iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn or wherever you listen so you never miss an episode on the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, research, and events dedicated to the stewardship of our natural resources. Learn more at www.vineyardteam.org.

Steve McIntyre, Owner, Monterey Pacific Inc. and Board Member, Pierce's Disease/Glassy-winged Sharpshooter Board talks about the PD/GWSS Board, its function, and how the board works to reduce the impacts and spread of this disease. As chair of the PD/GWSS Board Research Screening Committee he works with other growers and scientists to decide what research to fund including an expanded mission to address Vine Mealybug and Brown Marmorated Stink Bug. References: 16: Managing Pierce's Disease in Temecula Valley Vineyards | Matt Daugherty & Greg Pennyroyal (Podcast) 20: Dr. Mark Fuchs | Red Blotch Virus in Grapevines (Podcast) Monterey Pacific, Inc. Pierce's Disease/Glassy-winged Sharpshooter Board Pierce's Disease.org SustainableAgExpo.org UC Statewide IPM Guidelines for Pierce's Disease UC Statewide IPM Guideline for Sharpshooters (including GWSS) Get More Subscribe on Google Play, iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn or wherever you listen so you never miss an episode on the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, research, and events dedicated to the stewardship of our natural resources. Learn more at www.vineyardteam.org.

Tom Lorish, Senior Customer Relationship Manager, describes multiple Pacific Gas & Electric Company programs and rebates to put money into growers' pockets. References: 39: Saving Water, Saving Energy, Saving Money Advanced Pumping Efficiency Program (APEP) July 26, 2018 Tailgate: Water Efficiency, Solar Energy, and Battery Storage Net Energy Metering (Video) | An easy to understand video explaining Net Energy Metering PG&E Agriculture and Food Processing Rebate Catalog PG&E website Time-of-Use Rate Plans Tom Lorish, Customer Relationship Manager, PG&E: (805) 595-6430 Wexus Get More Subscribe on Google Play, iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn or wherever you listen so you never miss an episode on the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, research, and events dedicated to the stewardship of our natural resources. Learn more at www.vineyardteam.org.

Tom Lorish, Senior Customer Relationship Manager, describes some of the ways the Pacific Gas & Electric Company can help growers increase the efficiency of how they use electricity on their farms- especially when it comes to irrigation. Topics include well pump efficiency testing, time-of-use rate plans, net energy metering, and net energy metering aggregation. References: Advanced Pumping Efficiency Program (APEP) July 26, 2018 Tailgate: Water Efficiency, Solar Energy, and Battery Storage Net Energy Metering (Video) | An easy to understand video explaining Net Energy Metering PG&E Agriculture and Food Processing Rebate Catalog PG&E website Time-of-Use Rate Plans Tom Lorish, Customer Relationship Manager, PG&E: (805) 595-6430 Listen to the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, research, and events dedicated to the stewardship of our natural resources. Learn more at www.vineyardteam.org.

Beth Wonson, Founder & CEO of Beth Wonson and Company shares her wisdom about communication in the workplace. The discussion explores how to give feedback or ask questions of employees, listening with empathy, developing our workforce, and the role anger plays in poor communication. Her examples and insights will strike a chord in anyone who has been either an employee or a manager. References: A Culture of Sustainability: Scheid Vineyards | Vineyard Team (Podcast) Beth Wonson & Company Books by Beth Wonson Dynamics of Self | Beth Wonson (Podcast) Grower Panel on Farm Labor Scarcity (Video) Listen to the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, research, and events dedicated to the stewardship of our natural resources. Learn more at www.vineyardteam.org.

Jackie Dresser, Viticulture Extension Support Specialist at the Lake Erie Regional Grape Program talks about why estimating vineyard yields is so difficult and the methods she and her team are experimenting with to reach the Holy Grail of estimates that are within five percent of the final harvest. In part two of this two part interview, Jackie explored the golden question: how many samples and how big. She talks about how they sought a reasonable sample size and the future of crop estimation. References: Efficient Vineyard website Lake Erie Regional Grape Program website Predicting Harvest Yield in Juice and Winegrape Vineyards | Paolo Sabbatini, Imed Dami, G. Stanley Howell Theory and Assumptions Behind Sampling | Craig Macmillan Vineyard Yield Estimation | Brittany Kom & Michelle Moyer, WSU Listen to the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, research, and events dedicated to the stewardship of our natural resources. Learn more at www.vineyardteam.org.

Jackie Dresser, Viticulture Extension Support Specialist at the Lake Erie Regional Grape Program talks about why estimating vineyard yields is so difficult and the methods she and her team are experimenting with to reach the Holy Grail of estimates that are within five percent of the final harvest. In part one of this two part interview, Jackie explains the Lake Erie region and program, why crop estimation is important depending on who you are in supply chain, the standard techniques, or lack of standard techniques to estimate yield, and how accurate some of these techniques can be. References: Efficient Vineyard website Lake Erie Regional Grape Program website Predicting Harvest Yield in Juice and Winegrape Vineyards | Paolo Sabbatini, Imed Dami, G. Stanley Howell Theory and Assumptions Behind Sampling | Craig Macmillan Vineyard Yield Estimation | Brittany Kom & Michelle Moyer, WSU Listen to the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, research, and events dedicated to the stewardship of our natural resources. Learn more at www.vineyardteam.org.

Bart Haycraft, Vineyard Manager, Jackson Family Wines Los Alamos describes some of the techniques he for managing vineyard pests in his vineyards including cultivation, pheromones, beneficial insect releases, cover cropping, weather information, and scouting. References: 2: The Goldilocks Principle & Powdery Mildew Management | Michelle Moyer (podcast) 6: Fungicide Resistance in Grapes: Grower Perspective | Bart Haycraft and Others (podcast) 11: Putting the "I" Back in Vineyard IPM | Peter Goodell (podcast) Gubler-Thomas Model Highlights from the Fungicide Resistance Tailgate Meeting Organic and Sustainable Control of Vine Mealybugs | Willy Cunha & Bart Haycraft Plant Nutrition and IPM | Gregg Young SIP Certified Listen to the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, research, and events dedicated to the stewardship of our natural resources. Learn more at www.vineyardteam.org.

Living near a vineyard is desirable to many people. Also, development pressure is pushing housing into areas which have traditionally been solely agricultural. This leads to conflicts over noise, dust, and trespassing. Deputy Agricultural Commissioner of San Luis Obispo County Marc Lea and George Donati, General Manager of Pacific Vineyard Company, discuss the types of conflicts between growers and their residential neighbors in San Luis Obispo county and some of the creative, respectful, and successful ways they address these issues to create and maintain good neighbor relationships. References: Alphabetical Feeling the Squeeze in the Vineyards | Anne Louise Bannon Pacific Vineyard Company SLO County Right to Farm Ordinance SLO County Right to Farm Ordinance FAQs San Luis Obispo County Department of Agriculture/Weights & Measures (Ag Commissioner) SIP Certified Listen to the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, research, and events dedicated to the stewardship of our natural resources. Learn more at www.vineyardteam.org.

Growing grapes in Michigan is fraught with challenges, from sub-zero temperatures in the winter to high humidity in the summer. Chantal Lefevbre of WaterFire Vineyards talks about how she manages her vineyards in a sustainable way despite these challenges. As an environmental scientist who changed careers to become a winegrower, Chantal wanted to ensure her farming practices protected the lakes and frogs around her. She chose to certified her vineyard with SIP Certified as a reflection of her dedication to sustainable winegrowing. References: Michigan wines: The Official Website of the Michigan Wine Industry SIP Certified Vineyard Team Resource Library: Conservation & Biodiversity WaterFire Vineyards Listen to the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, research, and events dedicated to the stewardship of our natural resources. Learn more at www.vineyardteam.org. Thank you to Jean-François noulin for the recording of the Spring Peeper's Song.

Irrigation is just one of many things on a grower's mind on any given day. To help growers conserve irrigation water in vineyards, Vineyard Team has launched a project to investigate how growers make decisions to adopt agricultural water BMPs given the competition of other management areas for the same scarce resources. Agricultural consultant Jacob Hernandez of JH Ag Consulting and Craig Macmillan, Technical Program Manager for Vineyard Team, discuss the Agricultural Water BMP Adoption project. Funded by a California Department of Water Resources grant, this research project explores how grape growers think about irrigation to identify ways to encourage water conservation. Get some tips on how to maintain your irrigation system plus learn how to become a part of the project. References: Sustainable Winegrowing 24: Measuring Water and Nitrogen Use | Paul Crout (Podcast) Drip Irrigation System Start Up: Recommended Procedures Irrigation BMPs: Creating a Culture of Conservation – SIGN UP Irrigation Consumer Bill Of Rights | Charles Burt Irrigation Training & Research Center (ITRC), California Polytechnic State University JH Ag Consulting Listen to the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, research, and events dedicated to the stewardship of our natural resources. Learn more at www.vineyardteam.org.

Peter Work, Owner, Winemaker, and Vineyard Manager at Ampelos Cellars recounts how becoming a certified organic vineyard led to becoming Demeter® biodynamic certified and eventually SIP Certified®. He explains the similarities and differences between the three certifications and how that helps him farm in a way that promotes and protects the planet, his profits, and the people who work for him. References: Ampelos Cellars Demeter® Association, Inc. Organic Pest Control in Vineyards Episode 14 | Julian Malone (Podcast) SIP Certified® Sustainable and Organic Control of Vine Mealybugs in Vineyards: Two Growers, Two Approaches USDA Organic Certification Listen to the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, research, and events dedicated to the stewardship of our natural resources. Learn more at www.vineyardteam.org.

Lino Bozzano, Vice President of Vineyard Operations at Laetitia Vineyard & Winery, explains how they graze goats and sheep to reduce the risk of fire, prevent weeds from establishing, and improve the health of grasslands as part a holistic approach to managing their 600 plus acre estate. References: 21: Investing in Sustainable Ag Research | Stacie Clary (podcast) Conservation Plan Template Ecological Pest Management | Dr. Craig Macmillan Laetitia Vineyard & Winery SIP Certified Listen to the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, research, and events dedicated to the stewardship of our natural resources. Learn more at www.vineyardteam.org.

The Agricultural Worker Protection Standard is a set of U.S. EPA regulations designed to protect workers from exposure to pesticides. In January 2018, new regulations came into effect. Amy Wolfe, President/CEO of AgSafe discusses changes to the Worker Protection Standard including worker training, decontamination, and emergency response training. References: AgSafe California Department of Pesticide Regulation Worker Protection Program S. EPA Agricultural Worker Protection Standard Listen to the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, research, and events dedicated to the stewardship of our natural resources. Learn more at www.vineyardteam.org. Thanks for music from Honey Bee by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100755 Artist: http://incompetech.com/

This podcast is an excerpt of the talk Dr. Charlotte Decock delivered at the 2017 Sustainable Ag Expo on understanding soil health - what soil health is, how to increase it, and how to measure it. Dr. Decock is an Assistant Professor Cal Poly - Earth & Soil Sciences. Charlotte Decock holds a faculty position in soil health and fertility at Cal Poly. Her teaching and research focus on sustainable fertilizer and soil management in California's specialty crops. She earned a Ph.D. in Soils and Biogeochemistry from UC Davis and a M.Sc. in Environment Engineering from Ghent University (Belgium). During the last 10 years, her research has focused on soils and soil health. Currently her work focuses on which soil health indicators are most relevant to cropping systems in California. References: 19: Healthy Soils Program (Podcast) Charlotte Decock Floor Management for Soil Health NRCS Soil Quality Test Kit NRCS Soil Quality Test Kit Guide Sustainable Ag Expo Listen to the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, research, and events dedicated to the stewardship of our natural resources. Learn more at www.vineyardteam.org.

Integrated Pest Management means many things to many people. In this excerpt from the 2016 Sustainable Ag Expo, Dr. Pete Goodell, Cooperative Extension Advisor with the University of California, reviews the history of IPM and what is IPM as a philosophy and practice. References: NRCS Service Centers in California Putting the I Back Into IPM | Pete Goodell (Podcast) Putting the I Back in IPM Presentation | Pete Goodell Sustainable Ag Expo UC Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program Listen to the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, research, and events dedicated to the stewardship of our natural resources. Learn more at www.vineyardteam.org.