Economics of Organic Viticulture

Economics of Organic Viticulture

Regenerative organic farming can be cost-effective. Learn how.

By Napa Green

Date and time

Tuesday, June 25 · 9am - 12pm PDT

Location

Grgich Hills Estate

1829 Saint Helena Highway Rutherford, CA 94573

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About this event

  • 3 hours

Confirmed Speakers:

  • Ivo Jeramaz, Grgich Hills
  • Phil Coturri, Enterprise Vineyard Management & Winery Sixteen 600
  • Brad Kurtz, Gloria Ferrer

One of the main resistances to phasing out glyphosate is increased labor and equipment costs. However, the costs of herbicides and fertilizers have risen dramatically, so increased labor demands can be offset by reduced supply chain purchases. In addition, leaders like Grgich Hills Estate have shown that regenerative organic farming can be cost-effective. According to an analysis by Brotemarkle Davis & Co. LLP accounting firm, the average annual per acre cost of vineyard management in the Napa Valley is $14,800, with $3,800 in depreciation. At Grgich, they spend $11,000 per acre, with only $1,300 in depreciation due to the longer life of their vineyards. Learn from regional leaders about the practical costs, benefits, and ROI of herbicide-free, organic, and regenerative vineyard management.

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Napa Green

Napa Green is a global leader in sustainable winegrowing, setting the highest bar for sustainability and climate action in the wine industry. Napa Green is a non-profit that facilitates systematic soil to bottle certification for wineries and vineyards, and provides the resources, tools and connections to continuously level up leadership. In 2021, Napa Green was the first sustainable winegrowing program in the world to redevelop Vineyard certification standards to focus on climate action, regenerative carbon farming, and social equity. In 2022, Napa Green and community partners launched the first of its kind, six-event RISE Climate & Wine Symposium (formerly THRIVES) with over 65 leading speakers and 40 “Sustainable Services & Solutions” partners and sponsors.

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