It is well known that chemical pesticides, fungicides, and herbicides can be harmful to the environment as well as the people exposed to these compounds. For example, certain fungicides used in grape growing have been shown to be linked to…
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One of the major concerns about the use of pesticides in viticulture and agriculture in general is the potential for these chemicals to drift onto neighboring farms that do not wish to use these pesticides, and more importantly, into residential…
The following is a guest post by Stacey Waldron, Internet Marketing Director for Bel Vino Winery. Please see her complete bio at the end of this post! Each year thousands of adults participate in a wine tasting at a vineyard,…
As a way to reduce the levels of chemical pesticides in the environment, grape growers and other agricultural product farmers have been implementing more organic and sustainable farming methods, including what is known as “Integrated Pest Management”. Integrated Pest Management…