As I sit here on this gorgeous 65-degree day in February (in Virginia), I can’t help but think about global warming. Regardless of how you believe it was caused, be it by anthropogenic sources or a natural cycle of the…
Month: February 2012
Organic Viticulture Practices Lead to Increased Soil Quality Over Time Compared to Conventional Farming Methods
Organic farming has become increasing popular in all areas of agriculture, including the field of viticulture. Between 2001 and 2008, the area of organically farm vineyards in France increased by 110%. In organic viticulture, organic fertilizers and some non-synthetic pesticides…