315: Nature's Lawn Mowers | Sustainable Story
About this episode
This episode features Gilbert the Pig and other animals that provide sustainable weed control in vineyards.
Meet Gilbert the Pig and friends. These goats, sheep, and Kunekune pigs replaced herbicides and mowing with year-round weed control. And they're adorable. Resources: Apply for SIP Certified Wine Marketing Tips eNewsletter Real Stories, Real Impact SIP Certified Marketing Toolkit Tell Your Sustainable Story Online Cour s e 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
Host: Vineyard Team
Topics covered
- sustainable agriculture
- weed control
- animal husbandry
- vineyard management
- environmental impact
Keywords
- sustainable winegrowing
- herbicides
- mowing
- weed control
- SIP Certified
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Vineyard Team, SIP Certified, Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship, Sustainable Ag Expo
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