I learned from a wise crop guru, whether assessing a problem or trying to start off the growing season on the right foot – water, sunlight and nutrition are the foundation for success.
Category: The Farm
Sheep, They’re In The Vineyard
100 years ago it was quite common for farmers growing crops to also raise animals or vise versa. Since then farmers have become more specialized. Reintroducing animals into a regenerative system is making old technology new again.
Lake Chelan, Its Water Feeds Us!
Apple grafting is ancient technology but still very much an art.
The Ancient Technology of Grafting!
Apple grafting is ancient technology but still very much an art.
What Do All The Certifications Mean?
Sustainable WA is a new certification built by industry experts and scientists.
Waking Up on The Farm
Since we’re a small farm, many of the farm activities are hands on. by Chad Steiner 2024 is our family’s 6th year living on the farm. We’re 1st generation farmers. In the year 1900 our “type” of farming operation may have been more common – animals & crops. Today’s farm numbers show there’s a bunch… Continue reading Waking Up on The Farm
Let’s Go on a Chardonnay Adventure!
One of the world’s most planted and recognized wine grape varieties with polarizing palate preferences. From stainless to new oak – lets go on an adventure. by Jeana and Chad Steiner One of Chad’s first explorations in wine (in 2001) was gathering with friends from his job at Ste. Michelle. They wanted to taste the… Continue reading Let’s Go on a Chardonnay Adventure!
The Benefit of Knowing Your Farmer!?
Since the 1940’s the nutrient density of our food has declined. The great news, farmers are figuring out how to produce sustainably grown nutrient dense food and wine. by Chad Steiner What does it mean to “Know Your Farmer”? Are you interested in consuming sustainably produced nutrient dense food and wine? How do you know… Continue reading The Benefit of Knowing Your Farmer!?
Ecological Utopia?
Is Ecological Utopia Possible? Or should be striving for Excellent Farm Ecosystems? Lets explore how building a farm ecosystem can help build resiliency. by Chad Steiner What is the motivation for farms to become organic, sustainable or regenerative? Is it the premium price in the market for the product? Is it to produce more nutrient… Continue reading Ecological Utopia?
AVA, So What?!
We’ve been talking more about the Lake Chelan American Viticultural Area (AVA) – does it actually matter and what does it do to the wine? by Chad Steiner Late in 2023 I posted about the Lake Chelan AVA (here). It helped me sound out in long form what’s special about the Lake Chelan AVA and… Continue reading AVA, So What?!
