He is the garden manager at the Organic Healthy Lunch Garden at Open Alternative School, where students learn about sustainable and healthful gardening techniques and healthful eating habits. He also works in the garden at Monte Vista School. He recycles garden waste materials as well as the aluminum, plastic, and paper that is generated in his home, at work, and at the Isla Vista Coop. I know it will really help me to get my message out. Organic farming practices, including the release of beneficial insects for pest control, have been in place for more than 20 years, and eliminate the use of herbicides and pesticides.
All organic waste is composted on-site and grape pomace from pressing is used as mulch.
The Sanfords are building a new winery with adobe bricks and recycled timber from a deconstructed sawmill. The wastewater from the new winery will be processed and used for irrigation. Beth Burkhart at 688-3300. We are happy to share our success and methods used in organic farming with anyone who has that interest. We are proud to be recipients of the Green Award to be recognized for what now has become a lifestyle in our business and farming practices.