by david sword
Agriculture has been a leading industry in the Columbia Gorge for generations. The weather, soil and plentiful water of the Cascade Mountains provide key ingredients for successful farming. In an area long known for growing some of the best apples, pears and cherries in the world, vineyard managers and winemakers have recently been receiving greater exposure and acclaim.
At 40 miles in length, the Columbia Gorge American Viticultural Area (CGAVA) hosts nearly 100 active vineyards and wineries. As the tastes of consumers continue to evolve, so have the methods and philosophies of the growers and producers. Forward thinking philosophies and hard science are now leading more farmers to introduce increasingly sustainable practices.
Several definitions of sustainable viticulture exist in the grape industry, but many agree that the current movement toward more sustainable practices began with sustainable agriculture, which grew out of organic farming practices and the “green” revolution, as well as the back-to-the-land movement of the 1970s…
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