Sustainable Farming Educational Resources
The sustainable farming educational resource is a compilation of research articles, podcasts, presentations, videos and handouts. The search box allows for easy browsing and research. Or you can search by topic or resource type using the navigation on the right.
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Recent Resources
Resources from our 6/27 Tailgate: Supporting Vineyard Biodiversity with Native Plants & Pollinators
Discover how prioritizing employee engagement can elevate your sustainability efforts and business success. This episode explores real-world examples from Niner Wine Estates, Ancient Peaks, and Hope Family Wines, where workplace culture, strong benefits, and community involvement turn staff into long-term, loyal brand ambassadors. Learn why engaged employees are key to implementing best practices and creating meaningful customer connections.
Pest Friends is a simulation that helps farmers make smarter Integrated Pest Management (IPM) decisions—by making the field a game board. Grant Loomis and Jason Thomas (Extension Educators at the University of Idaho) created Pest Friends to help players experience the real-life consequences of pest control.
Can hybrid grapes revolutionize the wine world? Adam Huss (Beyond Organic podcast & Centralas Cellars) explains what a hybrid truly is and why developing new hybrids is critical for disease resistance, flavor discovery, and more sustainable farming.
Resources from our 6/13 Tailgate: Bird Abatement and Managing Wildlife in the Vineyard