Cost-Effective Fencing for Small and Medium Vineyards For small and medium vineyards, balancing crop protection with budget constraints can be a challenging task. Wildlife damage, particularly from deer, can significantly impact yields and threaten a vineyard’s bottom line. While large-scale...

The 3rd annual Healdsburg Wine and Food Experience was a weekend-long celebration that featured the best of Sonoma County and world-renowned food and wines. This year's festival showcased the region's makers – farmers, growers, winemakers and chefs – alongside globally recognized wines,...

Global Leader Continues to Expand Environmental Commitment Few organizations or businesses have been as proactive in addressing environmental concerns and lessening their impact than the Sonoma County Winegrowers (SCW). Ten years ago, Sonoma County Winegrowers announced its intent to become the...

Deerbusters.com 14-gauge weld wire fence is made from galvanized steel and coated in PVC to create a finished 12-gauge steel fence for deer management. Vineyards choose welded wire fence to protect organic gardens against chewing animals such as deer, coyotes, wolves and even small critters. Order...

We'll be the first to admit that fawns are adorable - with their Bambi eyes and white fluffy spots, who could resist? Veteran gardeners know better than to get excited when they see baby fawns. Here's why. Deer birthing season begins in April and runs until June. During this time, doe deer will...

Social distancing is a term that was created in lieu of the Coronavirus, aka COVID-19. It's a way for family, friends, pets, and community members to stay safe from the spread of the flu-like virus while out, keeping a distance of at least 6 feet. Since we are doing this with people and pets, can...

Spring is the best time of year for starting a backyard garden as the snow melts and the grass turns from yellow to green. For gardeners, it's an exciting time to begin a vegetable garden full of asparagus, beets, carrots, lettuce and other earthy crops. For deer and other wildlife, it gets even...

Excited about Spring? You aren't alone. Deer eat nothing but twigs and leaves in the wintertime; and once spring begins to bloom, deer are ready to dive into home gardens to get first dibs on plants. Deer will approach lawns and gardens without hesitation; but they will do so in the early morning...

For vineyard owners, harvest season brings both excitement and anxiety. As grapes ripen and sugar levels climb, they become an irresistible target for birds, deer, raccoons, and other hungry visitors. A single flock of starlings or a few persistent deer can cause significant crop loss — not just in...