It takes common courtesy and common sense, too. What we know about grape growing could fill volumes, but what we don't know about our neighbors can lead to needless conflicts.
H ave a plan for working with neighbors.
Reach out to them when they first move in - or you do. At firrst I was reluctant to approach my neighbors. But once we talked, I understand them a lot better, and they were able to better understand why we farm like we do. Now our goal is to make sure they are not surprised by our activities, and I feel we have the support of nearly all our neighbors. Meet on the front porch, in the kitchen, or at the mailbox.