Organic Grape Growing

Many people now know what organic farming means, but I feel Wendell Berry's description of an organic farm is a good introduction to our discussion of organic grape growing. Another definition to have in developing an understanding organic farming is that of sustainability: "Capable of being maintained indefinitely; capable of meeting the environmental, economic and social needs of current generations without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs."

Organic farming has been our intention going back to early dreams of a small farm and a low impact livelihood. We have farmed or grapes organically since day one back in 1986. With our farming methods, we strive to produce food (wine) that is clean and healthy. We work to have a healthy soil and ecosystem and we choose methods that are gentle with our bodies, our neighbors and those of our workers. In trying to be part of being a natural system, as described by Mr. Berry, click on the arrow below the picture to see the methods we use.

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