About this episode

Andy Fles discusses his experiment with sustainable fungicide alternatives in vineyards.

Andy Fles, Vineyard Manager at Shady Lane Cellars, wanted to make his fungicide program even more sustainable. So, he set up an experiment that put "soft" materials head to head with his usual program. Support the Podcast: Make a Donation Vineyard Team Programs: Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship - Help students from vineyard families pursue higher education Online Courses - Earn DPR and CCA hours with expert-led sustainability trainings SIP Certified - A trusted third-party certification proving your sustainable practices with science-backed standards Sustainable Ag Expo - Join top experts at the premier winegrowing event of the year Vineyard Team Membership - Connect with a community advancing sustainable winegrowing

People in this episode

Guest: Andy Fles

Topics covered

• sustainable agriculture
• fungicide alternatives
• vineyard management
• sustainability practices
• winegrowing

Keywords

• fungicide
• sustainable practices
• vineyards
• experiment
• agriculture
• sustainability
• wine

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Organizations: Shady Lane Cellars, Vineyard Team, Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship, SIP Certified, Sustainable Ag Expo

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