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Article: Just "saying no" to vineyard chemicals.
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- Wines & Vines
- Article date:
- September 1, 1995
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Once scoffed at as the bastion of the tie-dye hippie set, organic farming is beginning to show signs of becoming a mainstream phenomenon. And the wine industry is no exception.
Some have begun to question the legacy left by years of reliance upon the chemical weaponry used for so long in the battle against insects and disease. By now, most people are aware that pests are developing resistance to these weapons. In vineyards, there are recurring problems with botrytis, viruses and leafhoppers. Repeated chemical spraying has pushed up costs of production and caused concern over worker safety, water purity and the long-term health of the land. Many believe that ...