Organic, BD, Sustainable

Question 1

facts

Answer 1

According to the International Organization of Vine and Wine, there are around 18.2 million acres of vineyards on earth.

Question 2

carbon sequester

Answer 2

In partnership with Pacific Agroecology, an ecological consulting firm in Davis, California, Bonterra conducted a study to understand how farming methods impact organic carbon capture in soil and plants. The study claimed that vineyards farmed with organic and biodynamic methods stored “9.4% to 12.8% more soil organic carbon per acre, respectively, than the conventionally farmed control vineyard.”

Question 3

Regenerative Organic Certification

Answer 3

One such advocate is Viticulturist Jordan Lonborg. He and his team Tablas Creek Vineyard, in Paso Robles, California, have taken part in a pilot program for a Regenerative Organic Certification (ROC). The initiative is spearheaded by the Regenerative Organic Alliance, an organization led by the Rodale Institute, Patagonia and Dr. Bronner’s.

“With USDA Organic certification as a baseline, ROC recognizes the strong work already conducted by existing animal welfare and social fairness standard bodies, and therefore, leverages this work as part of the journey to ROC,” according to the organization.

Farms that seek certification must strive to promote regenerative agriculture in three ways: by increasing organic matter in soil, improving animal welfare and providing economic stability and fairness for workers.