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  • 311: A Softer Way to Fight Fungus in Vineyards | Sustainable Story

    311: A Softer Way to Fight Fungus in Vineyards | Sustainable Story
    2026/05/11

    Andy Fles, Vineyard Manager at Shady Lane Cellars, wanted to make his fungicide program even more sustainable. So, he set up an experiment that put "soft" materials head to head with his usual program.

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    2 分
  • 310: Can Your Vineyard Soil Hold Enough Water Without Irrigation?

    310: Can Your Vineyard Soil Hold Enough Water Without Irrigation?
    2026/05/07
    Can your soil hold enough water to carry vines through the season without irrigation? Miguel Garcia, Regenative Agriculture Project Manager at Napa RCD, shares findings from a 15-vineyard study across California's North Coast. By measuring organic matter, soil respiration, active carbon, and aggregate stability, the project evaluates how soils store and supply water over the growing season. Learn how cover crops, tillage practices, and deep root systems shape soil and moisture dynamics, and how dry-farmed vineyards compare with the broader soil health database. Resources: 4/28/26 Dry Farm Site Tour, New Cuyama, CA | REGISTER5/21/26 The Science and Practice of Dry Farmed Vineyards, Paso Robles, CA | REGISTER171: How to Farm Wine Grapes for Climate Change 181: Can Applying Compost Reduce Water Use? 287: Dry Farming Vineyards: Where It Works and How to BeginCalifornia Winegrape Dry Farming Potential MapDry Farming in Coastal California VineyardsNapa County Resource Conversation DistrictNorth Coast Soil Hub Support the Podcast: Make a Donation Vineyard Team Programs: Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship - Help students from vineyard families pursue higher educationOnline Courses - Earn DPR and CCA hours with expert-led sustainability trainingsSIP Certified - A trusted third-party certification proving your sustainable practices with science-backed standardsSustainable Ag Expo - Join top experts at the premier winegrowing event of the yearVineyard Team Membership - Connect with a community advancing sustainable winegrowing
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    30 分
  • 309: Create Memorable Winery Experiences That Drive Sales | Marketing Tip Monday

    309: Create Memorable Winery Experiences That Drive Sales | Marketing Tip Monday
    2026/04/27
    Memorable winery visits don't happen by accident. They're designed. Craig Macmillan (Niner Wine Estates) shares how storytelling, insider access, and well-trained staff turn winery tours into long-lasting customer relationships. Resources: *** Tell Your Sustainable Story Online Course *** Apply for SIP Certified WineMarketing Tips eNewsletterSustainable Stories Support the Podcast: Make a Donation Vineyard Team Programs: Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship - Help students from vineyard families pursue higher educationOnline Courses - Earn DPR and CCA hours with expert-led sustainability trainingsSIP Certified - A trusted third-party certification proving your sustainable practices with science-backed standardsSustainable Ag Expo - Join top experts at the premier winegrowing event of the yearVineyard Team Membership - Connect with a community advancing sustainable winegrowing
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    10 分
  • 308: Balancing Cost, Efficiency, and Sustainability in Vineyard Management

    308: Balancing Cost, Efficiency, and Sustainability in Vineyard Management
    2026/04/16
    Making the best sustainable farming decisions isn't about choosing one solution; it's about weighing the best strategies for your vineyard. Lucas Pope, Vice President of Altera Solutions, shares how growers can balance performance, cost, and long-term impact by understanding trade-offs. Lucas dives into developing a vineyard for efficiency, the best irrigation setup, composting, herbicide-free practices, and fungicide resistance, while emphasizing collaboration with clients to select the best approach for each unique site. Resources: 117: Grapevine Mildew Control with UV Light219: Intelligent Sprayers to Improve Fungicide Applications and Save Money302: New Cover Crop Tool for Western GrowersAlterra SolutionsHealthy Soils PlaylistPre-Season Checklist for Powdery Mildew Management | DPR 1 - O; CCA 1 - IPM Support the Podcast: Make a Donation Vineyard Team Programs: Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship - Help students from vineyard families pursue higher educationOnline Courses - Earn DPR and CCA hours with expert-led sustainability trainingsSIP Certified - A trusted third-party certification proving your sustainable practices with science-backed standardsSustainable Ag Expo - Join top experts at the premier winegrowing event of the yearVineyard Team Membership - Connect with a community advancing sustainable winegrowing
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    32 分
  • 307: Planting for Pollinators | Sustainable Story

    307: Planting for Pollinators | Sustainable Story
    2026/04/13
    147 native plants now create a thriving monarch butterfly sanctuary. What started as a passion project now supports biodiversity with minimal maintenance. Resources: *** Tell Your Sustainable Story Online Course *** Apply for SIP Certified WineMarketing Tips eNewsletter Planting for Pollinators | Sustainable StorySustainable Story Worksheet | Electronic Support the Podcast: Make a Donation Vineyard Team Programs: Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship - Help students from vineyard families pursue higher educationOnline Courses - Earn DPR and CCA hours with expert-led sustainability trainingsSIP Certified - A trusted third-party certification proving your sustainable practices with science-backed standardsSustainable Ag Expo - Join top experts at the premier winegrowing event of the yearVineyard Team Membership - Connect with a community advancing sustainable winegrowing
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    2 分
  • 306: Using Barn Owls for Gopher and Rodent Control in Vineyards

    306: Using Barn Owls for Gopher and Rodent Control in Vineyards
    2026/04/02
    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 VineyardBarn Owl Hunting Animation – Yarrow from the Lodi Wine Visitor CenterBarn Owl Nest Box Placement and MaintenanceBarn Owl Nest Box PlansCal Poly Humboldt Barn OwlsProbability 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 educationOnline Courses - Earn DPR and CCA hours with expert-led sustainability trainingsSIP Certified - A trusted third-party certification proving your sustainable practices with science-backed standardsSustainable Ag Expo - Join top experts at the premier winegrowing event of the yearVineyard Team Membership - Connect with a community advancing sustainable winegrowing
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    36 分
  • 305: 3 Easy Ways to Promote Your Sustainability | Marketing Tip Monday

    305: 3 Easy Ways to Promote Your Sustainability | Marketing Tip Monday
    2026/03/30

    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.

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    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
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    3 分
  • 304: Vineyard Mothballing: Costs, Risks, and Long-Term Yield Consequences

    304: Vineyard Mothballing: Costs, Risks, and Long-Term Yield Consequences
    2026/03/19
    With current market shifts, vineyard mothballing can buy growers time—but it requires strategy, not abandonment. Chris Chen, Integrated Vineyard Systems Advisor with UC Cooperative Extension, draws on research in Australia and field experience in California to outline what minimal management really looks like. From pruning approaches and livestock integration to pest and disease management, irrigation by rootstock and soil type, and long-term yield risks, he explains how to reduce costs now without compromising a vineyard's future—or risking fines. Resources: 4/8/2026 REGISTER: Tailgate | Mothballing RoundtableChris Chen - TwitterOut of Sync: vineyard responses to changing conditions Partial Solar Radiation Exclusion with Color Shade Nets Reduces the Degradation of Organic Acids and Flavonoids of Grape Berry (Vitis vinifera L.)UCCE North Coast ViticultureUC Cooperative Extension Sonoma CountyUCCE Viticulture Publications Online - North Coast Support the Podcast: Make a Donation Vineyard Team Programs: Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship - Help students from vineyard families pursue higher educationOnline Courses - Earn DPR and CCA hours with expert-led sustainability trainingsSIP Certified - A trusted third-party certification proving your sustainable practices with science-backed standardsSustainable Ag Expo - Join top experts at the premier winegrowing event of the yearVineyard Team Membership - Connect with a community advancing sustainable winegrowing
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    31 分