“LIVE takes a whole-farm approach. LIVE growers use good practices and natural materials found on the farm to grow their grapes. When growers go off-farm for fertilizers, for example, or for grape disease treatments, they must choose from a limited list of approved materials. These are chosen for their safety to consumers, workers, and the environment. Many of these materials are also organic approved.”

News Articles About LIVE

Note: All articles after 2009 will be posted in the LIVE Wire blog. This page is purely archival.

Statesman Journal: May 28th, 2009 | Sustainability gains favor among Oregon wineries
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Wine Spectator: April 22nd, 2009 | Oregon Launches Statewide Certification for Sustainable Wine
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The Oregonian: July 22nd, 2008 | Keep close to home with eco-friendly wines from Oregon
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Oregon Business: June, 2008 | Going for the Grape
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Capital Press: October, 2005 | LIVE alternative attracts growers
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Sunset Magazine: March, 2005 | Green Vines
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Capital Press: July, 2001 | Oregon vintners release first LIVE-certified wines
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Capital Press: Date Unknown | Oregon growers join 'green' movement
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Press Releases

March 2009 | LIVE Extends Sustainable Certification to Winery Facilities
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September 2006 | VINEA Members Join LIVE, Pursue Certification for Sustainable Vineyards
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June 2005 | Vineyards Lead the Way for a Cleaner, Greener Oregon
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June 2001 | First Certified Sustainable Wine: Bethel Heights 1999 Estate Pinot Noir
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