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Certified Sustainable Practices
Developing a Sustainable Vision for the Farm
Yogi Berra once said “If you don’t know where you are going, you may end up some place else”. Developing a sustainable vision for one’s farm is basically creating a road map of where one wants to end up. It is the foundation upon which a sustainable farm is built.
Integrated Pest Management
Growers limit crop protection to a bare minimum in their vineyards by keeping track of pest numbers and their natural enemies so action is only taken when it is absolutely necessary. They create and maintain owl habitat to naturally control gophers and meadow voles.
Land Stewardship
Growers integrate the management of their vineyards with the ecosystem by introducing and preserving native plants, maintaining vernal pools, and protecting endangered species.
Air Quality Control
Growers plant cover crops on native grasses in and around vineyards and limit tractor use to reduce dust and production of greenhouse gases.
Water Management
Growers constantly monitor the amount of moisture in the soil and measure the vines water needs so irrigation is applied only when absolutely necessary. They regulate water usage through low volume drip irrigation.
Soil Health
Healthy living soils grow great wines. Growers add organic matter to the soil by growing cover crops and adding compost.
Human Resources
People are the foundation of great sustainably grown wines. Lodi vineyard workers receive comprehensive training that enables them to perform their jobs safely and efficiently.
Renewable Energy Sources
Solar energy systems are used throughout the region to provide power for vineyard and winery operations.
