Mission, Goals, & Justification

To promote pest management practices in winegrapes that minimize the potential for environmental and human harm while maintaining economic viability, thereby mutually benefiting growers, communities, and the environment.

SPECIFIC STATEWIDE GOALS

1. Educate the winegrape industry on how to reduce -
   a) drift incidents for sulfur and
   b) uses of herbicides that can adversely affect groundwater quality or that are listed as FQPA priority I materials.
   
   
2. Educate the public that winegrape growers "care" about consequences of farming practices and "act" to reduce pesticide risks and strengthen community relationships.

WHY USE PRACTICES THAT REDUCE PESTICIDE RISK?

1. Good Stewardship/Leadership - to be considerate of human and environmental health and foster community harmony, and demonstrate that the winegrape industry is committed to leading efforts towards more sustainable farming.
   
   
2. Preserve Products/Uses - to avoid incidents (drift, water contamination, etc.) that increase chances of environmental/human injury, negative publicity, and further regulation.
   
   
3. Future Preparedness - to be ready to implement alternative practices in preparation for new regulations.