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"The sustainable workbook, offered by CSWA, allows the winegrower or winemaker the opportunity to compare their operating practices to a standard, identify where changes can be accomplished and develop a sustainable work plan for improvement. Self assessment, the ability to identify those improvements and at what cost, is an important step in sustainable winegrowing goals, benefiting all wine country communities."

Randy Lange
Former CSWA Chairman - Lange Twins, Inc.
  • The Department of Pesticide Regulation awards a two-year, $183,640 grant to CSWA to protect and improve air and water quality in California by decreasing related risks associated with pesticides used in grape (i.e., wine, raisin, and table) production.
  • USDA Risk Management Agency awards a $96,000 grant to CSWA to increase the understanding and adoption of risk management practices (2007)
  • USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service awards a two-year, $607,500 grant to CSWA to evaluate environmental services accounting tools and increase their use (2007-2009)
  • National Fish and Wildlife Foundation awards a $82,000 grant to CSWA to identify motivations and conservation benefits of adopting sustainable practices (2007)
  • CA Department of Food and Agriculture awards a $100,000 grant to CSWA to consolidate existing information on vineyards and climate change (2007)
  • National Fish and Wildlife Foundation awards a $75,000 grant to CSWA to address biodiversity and habitat conservation (2006)
  • Pacific Gas and Electric Company partners with CSWA to promote energy efficiency (2005 - ongoing)
  • National Fish and Wildlife Foundation awards a $60,000 grant to CSWA to address ecosystem management (2005)
  • USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service awards a three-year, $475,000 grant to CSWA to advance air and water quality (2004-2007)
  • American Farmland Trust awards a two-year, $300,000 grant to CSWA to promote and measure integrated pest management methods (2004-2006)
  • CA Department of Food and Agriculture awards a $280,000 grant for widespread implementation of sustainable practices (2002-2004)