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2024 NVG Climate and Water Practices Survey

NVG continues to focus on adaptive responses to environmental challenges such as drought and heat. Annual surveys help us benchmark practices, develop proactive educational tools, and advocate for grant funding for NVG and growers. We thank you in advance for answering these questions regarding your farming practices. All results will be aggregated and anonymized and will not reflect individual farming practices. It should take no more than 5 minutes to complete.
1.Please provide your contact information (simply to track any duplicate entries)
2.Answering these survey questions, I am a:
3.AVA(s) You Represent (Check all that apply)
CLIMATE QUESTIONS
4.How would you describe your farming practices? (Check all that apply.)
5.Would you like to pursue any of the following farming practices or certifications this year? (Check all that apply.)
6.Do you currently employ any of the following climate-smart practices? (Check all that apply)
7.Is your vineyard or business a member of any of the following programs? (Check all that apply.)
8.What would you consider the barriers to entry that may prevent you from farming using the programs above, such as becoming a "certified" Organic, Biodynamic or Green Vineyard operation? (Check all that apply.)
9.Please share your thoughts on the use of herbicides in vineyards. (Check all that apply.)
10.Are you doing any vineyard redevelopment or replanting in 2024?
11.When replanting a vineyard what practice(s) best describes your removal or reuse of vine material? (Check all that apply.)
12.Are you considering adding Electronic Vehicles (EV) to your business - trucks and tractors? (Check all that apply.)
13.If yes, what brand of Electronic Vehicles (EV) do you have or want?
14.Does your business do any of the following to reduce fossil fuel use?
15.Climate resilience in the wine industry should be one of NVG's priorities moving forward.
WATER QUESTIONS
16.How do you monitor plant water status? (Check all that apply.)
17.What water conservation methods do you employ in your vineyards? (Check all that apply.)
18.Where do you source water for irrigation? (Check all that apply.)
19.Do you retain stormwater onsite? (check all that apply)
20.Do you measure the amount of applied water? (check all that apply)
21.For the vineyard(s) that you manage, what are the most significant barriers to the implementation of conservation methods above and beyond what you’re already doing? (Check all that apply)
22.Water conservation in the wine industry should be one of NVG's priorities moving forward.
23.What kind of water conservation education / resources do you want access to?