Organic Grower Summit to provide firsthand knowledge by Tim Hearden of Western FarmPress
Read about the upcoming Organic Grower Summit in Monterey, CA on Nov 29-30th. Discussions topics will include pest management, regenerative agriculture, and AI. The summit is hosted by the Organic Produce Network and Western Growers.
Graeme Hand - Safe To Fail Trial by Linda Poole, Regenerative Grazing Specialist & Mike Morris, Southwest Regional Office Director
Learn about sustainability "Safe to Fail" trials being hosted by NCAT to test regenerative agricultural practices inspired by Australian rancher Graeme Hand. Hand's methods use low amounts of labor, space, and cash to test alternative farming methods on your land. This can include switching a small plot to organic or testing a small paddock's recovery after heavy grazing and trampling.
Join us today for our industry-only tasting event at The Redd from 11 am - 3 pm.
Participating members: Anne Amie Vyds, Arlyn, Ayres Vyd, Beckham Estate Vyd, Belle Pente Vyd, Brick House Vyd, Brooks Wine, Cameron Winery, Carabella, Crowley Wines, Evening Land Vyds, Evesham Wood, The Eyrie Vineyards, Flâneur Wines, Frog’s Leap, Goodfellow Family Cellars, Illahe Vyds, Iterum Wines, J.C. Somers, J.K. Carriere, Kelley Fox Wines, Lundeen Wines, Mellen Meyer, Mount Eden Vyds, Patricia Green Cellars, Portland Wine Co/love & squalor, Purple Hands, Scenic Valley Farms, Sivilli Wine Co., Stag Hollow Wines & Vyd, Stangeland Vyds/Botaneity Wines, Tekstura Wine Co., Teutonic Wine Company, Trisaetum, Twill Cellars, Walter Scott, & Westrey Wine Co.
Special guests: Dry Farming Institute, Culinary Breeding Network, LIVE, & Revino.
A special thanks to the staff at Ecotrust, Elephants Delicatessen, Arden Event Collective and to our Oregon distributors: Casa Bruno, Estelle Imports, Galaxy Wine Company, Handcrafted, Julian Sinclair, Mitchell Wine Group, Oregon Brand Management, PDX Wines, & Vehrs Distributing.
Tasting event at the Redd
Join us on Monday for Portland’s hottest industry-only wine tasting! Over 35 of our member-wineries will be in attendance as well as several guest organizations.
Find details here.
Where the party will be happening!
Learn about OSU Department of Food Science and Technology's smoke analysis lab here, including pricing schedule and how to send in samples.
Learn about the International Seabed Authority (ISA)'s recent work negotiating deep-sea mining and its environmental impact in waters outside of national jurisdiction here.
This is an ongoing series published by the Earth Negotiations Bulletin, the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) reporting on UN environment and development negotiations.
Fall Scouting and Troubleshooting in the Vineyard by Dr. Patty Skinkis, Professor & Viticulture Extension Specialist, OSU
Read Dr. Skinkis' guide to vine health and how to spot problems in the vineyard. Now's the time, so learn what to look for!
Want more info? Visit the OSU Extension Wine Grape website here.
The Dundee Hills AVA organization announced that AHIVOY was nominated for a Wine Enthusiast Social Visionary of the Year Award.
Per the AVA, AHIVOY (The Asociación Hispana de la Industria del Vino en Oregon y Comunidad) is dedicated to “empowering Latinx and Hispanic vineyard stewards (workers) of the Willamette Valley through education and professional development opportunities that lead to ongoing careers in the wine industry.”
Learn more about the organization here or visit the Wine Enthusiast’s page here.
Reducing food waste: How to make it work? by Tania Perera, Senior Communication Specialist at IWMI
IWMI (International Water Management Institute) reported on ways to reduce food waste based on a tier system. Top of the list is prevention, by reducing waste overall. Next up is selling what would be considered waste, whether it's less than perfect looking produce or commercially produced leftovers still fit for human consumption. Next up is feeding scraps to livestock and the last is to compost, which diverts waste from landfills.
Check out the full report here!
IWMI is an international organization dedicated to sustainable and equitable water management.
Now's the time to submit your mealybug traps to ODA!
Read OSU Viticulture Extension's reminder to pull traps during harvest and learn more about the program here.
