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315: Nature's Lawn Mowers | Sustainable Story
Meet Gilbert the Pig and friends. These goats, sheep, and Kunekune pigs replaced herbicides and mowing with year-round weed control. And they're adorable. Resources: Apply for SIP Certified Wine…
314: Cut Bird Damage and Costs: Real Grower Results Using Vineyard Lasers
Wine grape growers are turning to precision technology to mitigate bird damage while reducint labor and material costs. In this episode, Joseph Traut (Cypress AgTech) joins growers Chad Foster…
313: Train Your Team to Talk About Sustainability | Marketing Tip Monday
Two-thirds of consumers say sustainability matters when choosing what to buy. Learn how to equip your tasting room team with simple, authentic talking points that help guests connect with your values…
312: Why the Best Ag Tech Is Built With Growers
The biggest challenge in ag tech isn't innovation — it's making tools that actually work on the farm. Matthew Hoffman, General Partner and Head of Farms at Reservoir, shares how the company is…
311: A Softer Way to Fight Fungus in Vineyards | Sustainable Story
Andy Fles, Vineyard Manager at Shady Lane Cellars, wanted to make his fungicide program even more sustainable. So, he set up an experiment that put "soft" materials head to head with his usual…
310: Can Your Vineyard Soil Hold Enough Water Without Irrigation?
Can your soil hold enough water to carry vines through the season without irrigation? Miguel Garcia, Regenative Agriculture Project Manager at Napa RCD, shares findings from a 15-vineyard study…
309: Create Memorable Winery Experiences That Drive Sales | Marketing Tip Monday
Memorable winery visits don't happen by accident. They're designed. Craig Macmillan (Niner Wine Estates) shares how storytelling, insider access, and well-trained staff turn winery tours into…
308: Balancing Cost, Efficiency, and Sustainability in Vineyard Management
Making the best sustainable farming decisions isn't about choosing one solution; it's about weighing the best strategies for your vineyard. Lucas Pope, Vice President of Altera Solutions, shares how…
307: Planting for Pollinators | Sustainable Story
147 native plants now create a thriving monarch butterfly sanctuary. What started as a passion project now supports biodiversity with minimal maintenance. Resources: *** Tell Your Sustainable…
306: Using Barn Owls for Gopher and Rodent Control in Vineyards
Barn owls are natural predators of gophers, voles, and mice, three of the most common vertebrate pests in vineyards. Matt Johnson, Professor in the Department of Wildlife at Cal Poly Humboldt…
305: 3 Easy Ways to Promote Your Sustainability | Marketing Tip Monday
Wine buyers care about sustainability—but are you talking about it? Learn three practical ways to share your sustainable winegrowing story through tasting room interactions, sales conversations, and…
304: Vineyard Mothballing: Costs, Risks, and Long-Term Yield Consequences
With current market shifts, vineyard mothballing can buy growers time—but it requires strategy, not abandonment. Chris Chen, Integrated Vineyard Systems Advisor with UC Cooperative Extension, draws…
303: Too Salty to Irrigate: A Vineyard's Unexpected Water Solution | Sustainable Story
When a newly dug well revealed water too salty for irrigation, Our Lady of Guadalupe Vineyard faced a serious threat to vine health and wine quality. Discover how a reverse osmosis system and an…
302: New Cover Crop Tool for Western Growers
Cover crops play a critical role in building healthy, resilient soils in vineyards and agricultural systems. Sarah Light, Agronomy Farm Advisor with UC Cooperative Extension, shares how cover crops…
301: Turning Sustainability into Sales | Marketing Tip Monday
Consumers want transparency and sustainability—and they reward it with loyalty and sales. This episode breaks down four key ways to communicate sustainability, from tasting rooms to sales channels,…
300: From Sour Rot to Succession Planning: Craig Macmillan's Favorite Podcast Moments
A decade of viticulture education is right at your fingertips. Executive Director Beth Vukmanic interviews longtime host Craig MacMillan to celebrate ten years and 300 episodes of the Sustainable…
299: A Winery, a Festival, and a $150,000 Investment in Music Education | Sustainable Story
While the Whale Rock Music Festival is renowned for rocking the Central Coast every year with live music and family-friendly activities. The event has an even greater purpose: supporting Templeton…
298: How Cover Crops Shape Grapevine Root Systems
Root systems are more than just anchors, they are the plant's stomach, communicating with their environment through a network of microbes. Suzanne Fleishman, Assistant Professor of Root Biology at…
297: Consumers Want Sustainable Wine—Here's How to Be Seen | Marketing Tip Monday
Eco-conscious wine lovers are willing to pay more for sustainable products—but they won't dig for details. In this Marketing Tip Monday, learn how to meet consumer demand for sustainability by making…
296: Using Lasers for Bird Pest Management
Lasers may offer a chemical-free way to deter bird pests in vineyards and other agricultural systems. George Gallagher, Department Head of Animal Science at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, explains why…
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