Bill Powers used common materials—screen mesh, bottoms of plastic jugs—to construct his pest fan. Melissa Hansen The key to making organic practices effective in the vineyard boils down to timing, says organic wine grape pioneer Bill Powers. With more than two decades of organic farming experience, he’s used farmer know-how to build his own contraptions and has perfected a mental calendar of what needs to be done when, from nutrition to pest management. The following is a brief overview of the organic viticulture practices followed at Badger Mountain Vineyard located near Kennewick, Washington. Nutrition—In the early organic years, Powers spread […]