Let’s head to Yakima for a visit with Paul Beveridge, owner of Wilridge Vineyard, Winery & Distillery and Abraham Gonzalez, Vineyard Manager of Naches Heights Vineyard. Wilridge Vineyard, Winery & Distillery, founded in 1988, is a renowned, eco-conscious producer located in Washington State, often recognized as the state's first certified Organic, Biodynamic, and Salmon-Safe vineyard and winery. Naches Heights Vineyard is a pioneering, sustainably focused winery and vineyard located in Yakima, Washington, founded in 2002. Paul and Abraham are mentor and mentee through the Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) Mentorship Program. Listen as Paul and Abraham explore the benefits of becoming certified organic, the unique challenges of making organic wine, and much more!

Plus we'll make a Provider Connection with Ben Bowell, Education and Advocacy Director of Oregon Tilth.

This episode was funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP).

The Farm Walks Podcast is collaboratively organized by Tilth Alliance and WSU Food Systems. Visit farmwalks.org to learn more.