Sustainable Winegrowing

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

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Audra Cooper, Broker/Partner at Turrentine Brokerage 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.

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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.