Napa Vineyard Sheep Grazing promotes sustainable agricultural practices and better wine [Video]

NAPA, Calif. — The future of agriculture may hinge on the grazing of a few furry friends.

“Sheep grazing, which is such a beautiful sight to see, is a little bit of a newer practice for most growers here in Napa,” expressed Caleb Mosley, the Executive Director of Napa Valley Grapegrowers.

From removing unwanted weeds to enhancing the flavor of wine, sheep grazing yields unbaa-lievable benefits for wine country.

“They bring a different energy to the whole process, which I think is really captivating,” said Mosley of the sheep. “It’s actually cool because it kind of creates a bridge back to some of these more holistic farming systems.”

“We have to be thinking in a really integrated way,” shared Anna Brittain the Executive Director of Napa Green. “Thinking in terms of how we cultivate soil health, and biodiversity and how all of that makes for a healthier vineyard and ultimately a better wine.”

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