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Napa Sustainable Winegrowing Group (NSWG)
The mission of the Napa Sustainable Winegrowing Group (NSWG) is to identify and promote winegrowing practices that are economically viable, socially responsible, and environmentally sound.
Education and Outreach
The Napa Sustainable Winegrowing Group promotes viticultural land stewardship through educational outreach to: optimize ecological stability and winegrape productivity and quality by understanding and emulating natural processes such as biodiversity, carbon and nutrient cycling, and plant-soil interactions; reduce pesticide inputs through cultural practices, biological control, and use of alternative materials; promote soil health through erosion control, reduced tillage, soil analysis, and the amendment of soils with cover crops and compost; enhance returns on investment by promoting the value-added nature of sustainable winegrapes along with terroir and increased vineyard longevity.
Organization Facts, History, or Background
The group is comprised of members representing Napa winegrape growers, vintners, and local government and educational organizations. It was formed in October 1995, to identify and promote integrated pest management practices in Napa County, California.
For more information about the Napa Sustainable Winegrowing Group (NSWG) Group, visit their website or contact:
1303 Jefferson Street, Suite 500B
Napa, CA 94559
Telephone: 707-252-4188 x113
Fax: 707-252-4219
e-mail: nswg@naparcd.org
Program Director: Astrid C. Bock-Foster
