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February 9, 2010
KPLU Local News
KPLU Local News
Bio-dynamic Farming Catching on at NW Wineries
(2008-04-07)
(KPLU) - You might have noticed a new term on wine labels ... it's called bio-dynamic. The technique involves planting with the cycles of the moon, making "nettle teas" to spray on the vines and burying animal parts in the field. More than a dozen Northwest wine makers have adopted the unusual farming style. But other growers are skeptical it will yield better wine. KPLU's Anna King reports from the vineyards outside of Richland. © Copyright 2010, KPLU