Sustainable vs. Organic
The following describes the primary aspects of Sustainable, Organic, and Biodynamic certification programs.
|
Topic of Interest |
Sustainability in Practice (SIP)TM |
USDA-National Organic Program |
Biodynamics® |
|
Annual Certification |
X |
X |
X |
|
Biodiversity |
X |
X |
X |
|
Vineyard Management |
X |
X |
X |
|
Soil Conservation |
X |
X |
X |
|
Pest Management |
X |
X |
X |
|
Water Quality |
X |
X |
X |
|
Organic Approved Pesticides |
X |
X |
X |
|
Reduced Risk Synthetic Pesticides* |
X |
|
|
|
Water Conservation |
X |
|
|
|
Energy Conservation |
X |
|
|
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Air Quality |
X |
|
|
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Social Equity |
|
|
|
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Continuing Education |
X |
|
|
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Fruit Quality |
X |
|
|
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Economic Viability |
X |
|
|
|
GMO Prohibition |
n/a for winegrapes |
X |
X |
|
Homepathic Remedies |
|
|
X |
|
Incorporate Forces of Nature |
|
|
X |
Courtesy of the Central Coast Vineyard Team
