Environmentally Sound – Economically Feasible - Socially Equitable









WHAT IS SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE?

PROMOTES A WIDE RANGE OF NATURAL PEST CONTROLS, SUCH AS BENEFICIAL INSECTS
Hahn encourages beetles, lady bugs & lace wings to assist in the control of mealy bugs, leaf hoppers and aphids
USES LESS TOXIC PESTICIDES WHEN NATURAL METHODS DON'T WORK
Hahn uses Stylet Oil instead of sulfur when possible which controls mildew & suppresses mites
IMPROVES SOIL BY NATURAL METHODS, SUCH AS COVER CROPS
Hahn uses cover crops including legumes which mulches into nitrogen fixing for the soil
PROTECTS CLEAN DRINKING WATER
Hahn uses VFD (Variable frequency Drive) pumps which controls energy usage and uses UV light treatment to give pure, clean water to the winery
PROVIDES WILDLIFE HABITAT AND ENCOURAGING RESIDENCY
Hahn provides Wildlife Corridors so animals can migrate through the vineyards
CONSIDERS QUALITY OF LIFE ISSUES FOR FARM WORKERS AND NEIGHBORS IN THE COMMUNITY
Hahn provides full benefits to their core group of farm workers, stays involved with the farm growing community
CONTINUALLY IMPROVING FARMING PRACTICES TO MAKE THEM MORE ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND, SOCIALLY JUST, AND ECONOMICALLY VIABLE.

Hahn promotes the 3E’s of sustainability –
Environmentally Sound Economically Viable Socially Equitable


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