sustainabilty

Sonoma Gets Its (Toxics) Closeup: What’s On Those Vines? by Pam Strayer

It is important to know what is in our wine. We are reposting in case you missed it the first time. Thanks to Pam and her hard work…and for sharing. Has anything changed since this was written?  Here is an eye opening assessment report on the winegrowers ‘sustainability’ meeting by Pam Strayer, a leading specialist on organic and …

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Social Equity? Women’s Rights under attack

“President Trump did not respond to these developments, but did thank Saudi for lower oil prices.” …supports Saudi version of journalist Kashoggi torture/murder. Saudi Arabia Allegedly Tortured Women’s Rights Activists Before Khashoggi Murder The torture of the jailed women allegedly included electric shock, whipping and sexual assault. Ohio Republicans declare motherhood “necessary,” want to make …

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Sonoma Gets Its (Toxics) Closeup: What’s On Those Vines? by Pam Strayer

It is important to know what is in our wine. We are reposting in case you missed it the first time. Thanks to Pam and her hard work…and for sharing. Here is an eye opening assessment report on the winegrowers ‘sustainability’ meeting by Pam Strayer, a leading specialist on organic and bio-dynamic wines. Originally published: Organic Wines Uncorked …

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Sonoma Gets Its (Toxics) Closeup: What’s On Those Vines? by Pam Strayer

It is important to know what is in our wine. We are reposting in case you missed it the first time. Thanks to Pam and her hard work…and for sharing. Here is an eye opening assessment report on the winegrowers ‘sustainability’ meeting by Pam Strayer, a leading specialist on organic and bio-dynamic wines. Originally published: Organic Wines Uncorked …

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ALERT: Groundwater Sustainability Act (GSA) sample letters and concerns

If you want to have a say or in the minimum be represented for water use in your county for generations to come, be aware that all county’s in the state are organizing the mandated GSA panels (June 30, 2017 deadline) that will over see water use into the far future, all water extractions, fees, projects and …

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In response to Sonoma County Winegrape Assoc. attack on concerned citizens

A grape-growing, winery-working friend of mine has responded to the Winegrape Commission President as follows. Feel free to use these ideas in letters and in other ways. You can quote her, but the writer must remain anonymous, since if it is from an authentic small family farmer. Shepherd “Clearly, some rural residents are frustrated with …

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