The demand for sustainable products and the value of third-party certification is growing
by Courtney Llewellyn
“The conversation has to start with acknowledgment that consumer interest in this has only gotten more intense in the 20 years since ‘Fast
by Courtney Llewellyn
The landscape continues to change as the pandemic wears on. But someday – hopefully soon – that necessary adaptation will lessen. And that was what was discussed by a number of panelists during this year’s virtual
By Courtney Llewellyn
It’s human nature to want to be a part of a larger group – it’s a concept called “belongingness.” Marketers know this and use it their advantage. Luckily, the concept tends to be beneficial. Consider clubs
by Courtney Llewellyn
Do you want to save inputs while seeing better yields? Variable rate fertilization – among other practices for precision management – may be the answer. They’ve seen proof of this in vineyards and they discussed it
by Courtney Llewellyn
At the recent MI Ag Ideas to Grow With virtual experience, one sprouting idea was about growing barley and rye for the brewing and distilling industries. Craft breweries and distilleries are still popular for those involved
Caminante Blanc grapes. Photo courtesy of UC-Davis
by Courtney Llewellyn
“The world is changing but the varietals we grow have not. Are we missing out?”
That was the title of and question posed by a group of forward-thinking growers
by Courtney Llewellyn
Diversification in the name of the game across agriculture these days, and those growing apples and making cider continue to jump on board. The topic of co-fermentation in natural cider – using other fruits in addition
by Courtney Llewellyn
A lot of human life may have come to a halt over the past year, but plant life did what it always does, including grapevines and winegrapes. At the 2021 Unified Wine & Grape Symposium, several
by Courtney Llewellyn
At the virtual Wine & Grape Symposium this year, it was noted that an unprecedented fire season coincided with an unprecedented pandemic. There were more than 100 major fire events which affected a total land area
Sue Godard with wine made from fruit from Godard’s Red Hen Farm in the tasting room of their winery.
by Laura Rodley
Mead, a wine made from honey from your own hives, and apple wine and blueberry wine made
