We were proud to present this year’s inaugural First Leaf award to Tom Aspitarte of Martha’s Vineyard of Skamania County for their exceptional first year efforts.
Martha’s Vineyard of Skamania County is a lovely two-acre site on a 20-acre farm along the Washougal River with 16 acres of ecological infrastructure including a beautiful riparian area and woodlands.
During his first year in the LIVE program, Tom asked many questions, engaged in the inspection process cheerfully, and submitted his report to healthily earn his certification in 2024.
He offered his site as an open inspection for his region’s winegrowers, including one Southwest Washington grower who also just got certified for the first time in 2024. He has offered to showcase this work at the region’s Savor tasting event and continues to promote it to his fellow growers.
Thank you Tom and team for your exemplary work.
Winery Recycling Hubs Update
We need your help recycling winery plastics and increasing recycling rates. Our recycling partner, Agri-Plas, Inc. continues to experience a challenging recycling market. In order to continue accepting material from the Hubs (and wineries in general), we need your help in adequately sorting the plastics which you drop off.
2022 Ballot for Board of Directors
Hi all, Because of the virtual nature of this year's Annual Meeting, we will be once again voting for the LIVE Board of Directors online. All LIVE members, please click the link below to cast your ballot. One ballot per member please. Voting will be open for 30 days, ending at 5pm March 29. VOTE...