Sustainability i
s important to making sure that we have and will continue to have, the water, materials, and resources to protect human health and our environment. “What is Sustainability. ” EPA. n.p. n.d.
Being sustainable means that we are always striving to to better, always adapting new technology, always evolving with our environment. Sustainability means using science and research to make informed decisions; irrigating when plants need water, fertilizing when plants need nutrients, and communicating best practices with farm-workers and neighbors.
SIP Certified farmers have a legacy in their vineyards. A legacy they want to thrive and carry on for generations. These farmers know that their actions impact everything beyond their fence line, so they work hard to protect their neighbors, their workers, and their environment.
Still Waters Vineyard is one of these farmers who protects the planet. Learn how this Paso Robles winery is making sustainable changes due to drought.