Organic Vineyards

Information relating to organic vineyard management has been integrated into many of our general grape production information resources. Simply look for the ORGANIC label under the following topic areas:

• Vineyard management
• Diseases, pests, and weed management
• Nutrition & soils
• Pesticide application technology and information
• Disorders & other issues

Organic Farming Transition

• Organic Transition: A Business Planner for Farmers, Ranchers and Food Entrepreneurs – Western SARE Document
• Transitioning to Organic Production (Farming Practices Guide) – Western SARE Document
• Organic Grape Production Guide (.pdf) – Cornell University
• Organic Winegrowing Manual – UC-ANR #3511

Organic Certification

• Washington State Department of Agriculture Organic Certification Program – Provides information on the procedures of becoming certified organic, and is a certifying agency for growers.
• Washington Tilth Association – A statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to provide support for and promotion of biologically sound and socially equitable agriculture.
• USDA National Organic Program – The NOP develops and administers national production, handling, and labeling standards for organic agricultural products.
• Oregon Tilth Organic Certification – Provides information on the procedures of becoming certified organic, and is a certifying agency for growers.