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287: Dry Farming Vineyards: Where It Works and How to Begin

287: Dry Farming Vineyards: Where It Works and How to Begin

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 Dry farming is more than just skipping irrigation—it's a deliberate practice that starts with soil stewardship. Lauryn Leeds Pesch of Chavez & Leeds Family Vineyards and Leeds & Pesch Vineyard Consulting shares her deep-rooted knowledge in dry farming, a technique that relies solely on stored winter and spring rainfall to meet a vine's needs. Learn about a $2M research initiative with the Department of Water Resources exploring water conservation in coastal California vineyards, the 5-step cultivation process, and how a new mapping tool can help you find and learn from neighboring dry-farmed vineyards. Resources: 151: The Role of the Soil Microbiome in Soil Health 153: The Role of Nematodes in Soil Health 171: How to Farm Wine Grapes for Climate Change177: The Role of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi with Paul Schreiner 181: Can Applying Compost Reduce Water Use? California Ag Water Stewardship InitiativeCalifornia Ag Water Stewardship Initiative Dry FarmingDry Farming in Coastal California Vineyards ProjectLauren Leeds Pesch Instagram @calidryfarming Lauren Leeds Pesch LinkedIn Vineyard Team Programs: Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship - DonateOnline Courses – DPR & CCA HoursSIP Certified – Show your care for the people and planet Sustainable Ag Expo – The premiere winegrowing event of the year – Discount Code PODCAST25Vineyard Team – Become a Member
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