This month features an interview with Green Medal Business Award Winner Steve McIntyre of Monterey Pacific, Inc. discussing his organic, biodynamic, sustainable, and conventional farming and business practices.

• Monterey Pacific, Inc., manages more than 12,000 acres
• Deficit irrigation saves 30-40% of water with red grape varietals; 20-30% with white varietals
• Biochar working well to boost organic matter in sandy soils
• Cover crops provide benefits beyond erosion control
• Employees and their children important part of sustainable practices
• Size not relevant to sustainable practices; everyone can do it