We are happy to share some container recycling resources for growers in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho:
- Idaho, Oregon, or Washington: you can call Agri-Plas about recycling empty containers. Contact Allen Jongsma at 503-390-2381.
- Idaho has programs for container recycling and pesticide disposal. Contact Vic Mason by email or call 208-332-8628.
- Oregon has a Pesticide Stewardship Program with recycling and disposal resources. Contact Steve Riley by email or call 503-986-6485.
- Washington has a program for pesticide disposal. Contact the program by email or call 360-902-2056.
Vineyard Standards Updates for 2022
Each year, LIVE's Joint Technical Committee meets to review our vineyard standards and discuss key pest determinations, testing requirements, and new chemistry evaluations. Updates for the 2022 growing season are below and the final documents are at livecertified.org/certify. Contact LIVE staff to be connected with your Regional Tech Committee chair.
Industry Carbon Footprint
LIVE and Good Company have collaborated to publish a comprehensive study on the carbon footprint of the regional Pacific Northwest wine industry. This is a landmark publication for LIVE that will help the Oregon and Washington wine industries achieve carbon neutrality in the near future if the...