Wine Camp

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Wine Camp episodes

  • What the Fox Knew - The National Biodynamic Conference

    Welcome to a special edition of the Troon Talk Podcast recorded during the National Biodynamic Conference in Westminster, Colorado, this November. Please excuse the quality of these recordings made during the conference in public places using Bluetooth microphones. However, I am sure you will find the content more than worthwhile.

    The first segment is a discussion between Dr. Lynne Carpenter-Boggs, a professor of soil science and chair of crop and soil sciences at Washington State University, and Troon Vineyard’s director of agriculture, Garett Long. Her research and teaching have included soil microbiology, alternative agricultural systems, and composting. Her work often bridges the gap between biodynamic grower observations and scientific principles.

    In our second segment, we present Garett’s keynote address at the end of the conference that focused on the future of biodynamics 100 years after Rudolf Steiner gave the agriculture lectures that formed the foundations of biodynamic and organic agriculture.

    Troon Vineyard

    Demeter USA

    Garett Long - [email protected]

    Craig Camp - [email protected]

    53 min
  • A Deep Dive into Biodynamic Preparation making with Biodynamic Farmer Marjory House

    We recently hosted a day-long Biodynamic Preparation-making workshop at Troon Vineyard in Oregon's Applegate Valley with Biodynamic farmers Marjory House and Garett Long. In this episode, they discuss the workshop, what makes the Preparations effective, and look at the future of Biodynamic farming.

    There is a companion video of the Preparation-making workshop that can be viewed at this link.

    www.troonvineyard.com

    The Biodynamic Demeter Alliance

    Garett Long - [email protected]

    Marjory House - [email protected]

    Craig Camp - [email protected]

    1 hr 1 min
  • Alan York and the History of Biodynamics in Southern Oregon

    A recent article by Samantha Cole-Johnson titled. Biodynamic Viticulture in the Americas is an excellent overview of the history of Biodynamic winegrowing in the United States and beyond. The article notes that the one person that ties all of this together is the late Alan York. In this episode of Troon Talk, we bring together four people who worked with Alan and knew him well. We are joined by Garett Long, Troon director of agriculture, the outstanding Biodynamic agriculture consultant, Andrew Beedy, and special guests Barbara and Bill Steele, the founders and former owners of Cowhorn Vineyard and Garden here in the Applegate Valley.

    Troon Vineyard

    Craig Camp [email protected]

    Garett Long [email protected]

    1 hr 16 min
  • Digging Deep into Biodynamics with the Executive Director of the Biodynamic Demeter Alliance Sheila Foster

    We are excited to have as our special guest Sheila Foster, the Executive Director of the Biodynamic Demeter Alliance. Sheila joins Troon Vineyard, director of agriculture Garett Long, to discuss growing the biodynamic movement.

    Troon Vineyard

    The Biodynamic Demeter Alliance and Conference

    Sheila Foster - [email protected]

    Garett Long - [email protected]

    Craig Camp - [email protected]

    1 hr 8 min
  • The Biodynamic Compost Preparations at Troon Vineyard

    Troon Vineyard

    Andrew Beedy - [email protected]

    Garett Long - [email protected]

    Craig Camp - [email protected]

    The six compost preparations (502 - 507)

    The humification of organic matter is essential in biodynamic agriculture. Biodynamic compost is made in a heap into which the six compost preparations are inserted. It is then covered with straw, old hay, earth, etc.

    These preparations act on the compost and especially on the soil where it is spread. They don’t add nutrients to the soil, but mobilize elements in the soil and the cosmic environment. They work through the compost like a kind of “yeast”, increasing vitality and favoring soil health.

    Yarrow preparation (502)

    Achillea millefolium - Plays a specific role in mobilizing sulfur and potassium in the soil. Only the flowers (no stems) are used to make this preparation.

    Camomile preparation (503)

    Matricaria rectutita - This plant is related to the calcium metabolism and regulates the nitrogen process.

    Nettle preparation (504)

    Urtica dioïca - Related to nitrogen and iron, this preparation reinforces the influences of the first two preparations (502 et 503). It gives a certain sensitivity and “intelligence” to the soil and compost, promoting the formation of humus.

    Oak bark preparation (505)

    Quercus robur - Related to calcium, this preparation increases plant resistance to diseases due to excessive vigor.

    Dandelion preparation (506)

    Taraxacum dens leonis -  Among others, it plays an important role with regard to silicic acid and hydrogen. This preparation allows these elements to work in accordance with their intrinsic nature and acts upon the potash, limestone, and, ultimately nitrogen processes.

    Valerian preparation (507)

    Valeriana officinalis - Helps mobilize phosphorus in the soil and forms a kind of “warmth mantle” around and over the compost heap. It acts like a protective skin which is essential to all organisms. This preparation is also a powerful aid against stress..

    1 hr 6 min
  • A Walk in the Garden at Troon Vineyard and Farm

    Hello from Troon Vineyard in Oregon's Applegate Valley. Thank you for joining us for a new episode of Troon Talk, where we dig deeply into Biodynamic and Regenerative Organic Gold Certified® agriculture and winemaking. 

    The days of Troon Vineyard as only a vineyard are long gone. Today, Troon Vineyard is a biodiverse farm of almost 100 acres. Life on our farm includes cider apples, a vegetable garden, a food forest, re-wilded honeybees, sheep, chickens, wildlife, dogs, humans, and, of course, grapevines. Today we are Troon Vineyard and Farm. 

    In this episode of Troon Talk, we will dig deeply into a key element of our biodiversity strategies as we discuss our vegetable and fruit gardens with Director of Agriculture Garett Long, Director of Farm Sales Jennifer Teisl, and Garden and Orchard Manager Benjamin Hyrn.

    Our garden touches many facets of our farm. It adds biodiversity, beauty and creates truly nourishing food for our team and those who visit our farm stand. Having a vital farm stand at the winery is inspiring, exciting — and meaningful. 

    Join us in this episode as we walk through our garden — from creation to planting to our farm stand. 

    Troon Vineyard

    Garett Long - [email protected]

    Jennifer Teisl - [email protected]

    Benjamin Hyrn - [email protected]

    Craig Camp - [email protected]

    41 min

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Troon Vineyard is Oregon's only Demeter Biodynamic® and Regenerative Organic Certified® winery and farm. Our Troon Talk podcast episodes explore our voyage to farm like the world depends on it and to…