Concepts of
“Sustainable” & “Organic”
Agriculture
Growing Organic
Sustainably...
Relationships between
Organic & Sustainable Agriculture
Scientific Underpinnings for
Sustainable & Organic Agriculture
Formal Definition of “Organic” Farming
Basic Principles in Sustainable
Organic Production
…BEYOND A “LIST” OF MATERIALS …
What
is a “sustainable”
organic approach?
EXAMPLE OF FETZER
VINEYARDS
Examples of Practices
for
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Examples For Management & Conservation Of Water
Important Aspects of a “Sustainable” Approach to Organic Viticulture
Further points on Sustainable and Organic Viticulture
More on Sustainable Organic Practices…
WHY GO ORGANIC?
Compelling
Reasons & Benefits
Growth of the Organic Market in the U.S. (Food & Beverages)
Economic Success from Organic Winegrapes: Indicators of positive outcomes
Costs involved in Organic Viticulture:
Example
of weed control costs
Another reason to Go
Organic…
Can Create Quality Improvements
HOW TO ACHIEVE THE
ORGANIC GOAL? MAIN STRATEGIES & ACTIVITIES
Organic Program
Contact
Information
Data on Organic Winegrape Production Registered in California