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Wineries are Leading the Charge Toward More Responsible Agriculture

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By Kevin McLean

Fast Forward Weekly | March 4, 2010

The California wine industry is keenly aware of its effect on the environment and is taking significant steps to lessen its impact. Not only are wineries being encouraged to move away from using industrial chemicals, they are exploring other solutions.

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Tags: Frog’s Leap Winery, Napa Green, Navarro, wine, LEED

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