LIVE has developed two new platforms to share technical training and thought-provoking perspectives on issues related to sustainability with our members. Both resources will be updated with new episodes on a regular basis. Contact Brighid O'Keane, LIVE's Outreach Director, at brighid@livecertified.org if you have ideas for topics or speakers.
Growth of the Soil - A LIVE Podcast
LIVE's new podcast series offering thoughtful discussions on various sustainability topics. Listen and follow us at livecertified.buzzsprout.com.
Current episodes:
- LIVE Training for Wine Trade: This 7-minute podcast was developed for wine distribution and retail sales representatives in the Pacific Northwest. It provides an overview of LIVE certification, shares results of recent consumer research, and provides streamlined information that is helpful when talking with customers about sustainable wine.
- Community engagement and license to operate: How to listen and respond, effectively: Brighid was part of a panel discussion at Future of Wine Americas in June 2021. The members of this panel provided practical tips on the process of community outreach, how to listen better, and responding to community issues.
Supporting Beneficial Birds and Managing Pest Birds
LIVE online training platform is for members and partners to learn about technical topics related to sustainable winegrowing. Our newest session is a presentation by Jo Ann Baumgartner, Executive Director of the Wild Farm Alliance discussing how to best support beneficial birds how to sustainably manage pest birds in your vineyard. Jo Ann covers a variety of topics including:
- How birds can be beneficial in vineyards
- How best to manage and co-exist with pest birds
- Why on-farm habitat and the surrounding landscape influences pest control
- What growers can do to make farms more bird-friendly and resilient
- How birds’ diets, foraging strategies, and nesting periods affect the farm
- Research and resources for growers
Learn more and view additional presentations at livecertified.thinkific.com.
Salmon-Safe High Hazard List Updated for 2018
The Salmon-Safe High Hazard List has been updated for 2018. This list contains commonly used pesticides that are considered harmful to fish. LIVE growers with non-vineyard land will be assessed using this list. If you have landscaping or other crops, please be sure to reference this list before...
Interns available through DEQ
OASE Host Business – Call for Applicants The Oregon Applied Sustainability Experience (OASE) wants you to host a 10-week, free intern to conduct Pollution Prevention research at your business Your business may be able to address waste reduction and energy efficiency projects sooner and faster with...