Run out of things to binge on Netflix? Check out this look at America by tv, radio, and podcast host Capri Cafaro: America the Bountiful. The series is sponsored by American Farmland Trust and airs in 2024.
Harvest Podcast Recommendations
Working hard this harvest, or hoping to join in the fun? Check out these podcasts featuring research into winegrowing and water usage as well as a Portland-based podcast that includes an interview with our founder, John Paul, of Cameron Winery!
Episode of Interest: #023 Debunking the Low Yield = High Quality Myth with Dr. Patty Skinkis
Dr. Skinkis is a well known researcher in viticulture at Oregon State University. Listen as she discusses recent research on yields. Read her recent paper with the OSU's Oregon Wine Research Institute on cluster thinning here [pdf] for more on the topic or sign up for OWRI's newsletter here.
Episode of Interest: 122: Gray Water for Green Vineyards
This episodes features Dr. Peter Gleick, founder of the Pacific Institute, and Miguel García, PhD., with the Napa County Resource Conservation District. They discuss water use, recycling, dry farming and more.
A highlight of the episode? By the numbers: 80% of CA freshwater goes to agriculture and 3% goes to wine production. On average, 3-6 gallons of water are used just in the winery per gallon of wine, though that can climb up to 10-15 gallons. The target quantity for Napa Green for vineyards only water use is 240 gallons of water per gallon of wine. Listen for even more insights.
Episode of Interest: 2: Guest John Paul from Cameron Winery
This podcast by Adam Rack and Joel Gunderson was developed for Coopers Hall. In the featured episode, listen to their interview with John Paul of Cameron Winery, a drc founder, discuss the history of sustainability in Oregon winegrowing.
John Paul, a drc founder as well as the owner and winemaker of Cameron Winery, on his truck.
Dundee Hills Events
Looking for fun things to do in the Dundee Hills? The Dundee Hills AVA Association web site offers a calendar of events including concerts and tasting events. Hop on over to their events page or visit their main site to set up your own tasting events at area wineries!
The Spirits are Willing
Looking to explore the wider world of sustainable drinks? Don't miss recent sustainably-minded developments in the whiskey world. Forbes explores a biodynamic Irish whiskey and the regenerative farming practices by Maker's Mark in this fun & informative article. Read it here!
Want to look a little closer to home? Read 303 Magazine's profile on Dry Land Distillery. Though the name is not in reference to non-irrigation, the distillery does work exclusively with Colorado-sourced indigenous or heirloom ingredients. Read about them here!
An Outstanding Side Hustle
Need to amp up the profitability of your farm? Watch ATTRA's informative video on hosting Farm to Table dinners on your property. The video details pros and cons and offers up insightful ways to make your dream evening a successful reality. Watch the video here.
ATTRA (Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas) is a knowledge source for sustainable agriculture, created by the US Dept of Agriculture Rural Development and the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT).
Dundee Hills Organization Presents Inside a Mobile Wine Bottling Truck
Take a peek inside mobile wine bottling with the Dundee Hills AVA! Read their blog post here with photos by Mick Hangland-Skill.
Quote of the Day: Virginia Woolf
“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well." ― Virginia Woolf
