Wolff Vineyards: A Sustainable Winery

Even though Jean-Pierre and Elke Wolff are owners of Central California's Wolff Vineyards, they see themselves as "passing landlords of the land." By following sustainable farming practices on their 125 acre property, the Wolff's are not only being respectful of their neighbors, their local groundwater supply, and the area's steelhead and rainbow trout populations, but they are also benefiting customers who are guaranteed organic wine that's free from pesticides and herbicides. Take a firsthand tour of Wolff Vineyards to learn how in lieu of harmful toxins, falcons are used to chase away non-native European Starlings and pheromone traps are used to protect vines from mealy bugs. Other sustainable wine growing practices that Wolff is proudly using include soil management, integrated pest management, water management/conservation and energy conservation.
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http://workingforgreen.com/wfgvideos/viewvideo/48/agriculture-a-gardening/wol...

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