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2018 LIVE Standards Updates

Below is a summary of Vineyard Joint Technical Committee (JTC) decisions related to LIVE standards, including the Green and Yellow Lists as well as the LIVE Checklist. These decisions are based on feedback from researchers, members, inspectors, and partners throughout the season, and they will be...

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2018 Board of Directors Ballot and 2017 Minutes

The 2018 Ballot for LIVE Board of Directors is available for download below. Ballots will be counted at the LIVE Annual Meeting on April 19th, 2018. The draft minutes from the 2017 LIVE Annual Meeting are also available for download and review below.

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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...

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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...

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Napa and Sonoma Fire Relief

Our hearts go out to our neighbors to the south during these catastrophic and tragic fires. If you would like to aid in relief for those affected, the article linked below has a number of reputable organizations as well as some other ways to help. https://sf.eater.com/2017/10/11/16459278/napa-wine...

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Wine Environmental Footprint Report Published

A new report has been released to show the environmental footprint of wine. Performed by the Center for Sustainable Systems at the University of Michigan and released by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, this report can help winegrowers make decisions that will reduce their...

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