(09-23-2021, 02:51 PM)Senor Fantastico Wrote:

(09-23-2021, 05:40 AM)homebiscuit Wrote: Didn’t you take a loss on smokey raisins a few years ago?

Last year, almost the same situation - large fire directly east flooding the valley with smoke. 

I didn't take a loss outright, but definitely lost some crop between what was on the vine and what made it to the packing house. Maybe like 20% of my net?
Kinda heartbreaking for me really. Also why I'm obsessed with transitioning to a DOV style vineyard.  

The combination of record days of 100+ temps, water cutbacks, and smoke filled September's is really really making me rethink what I can grow here. Maybe agave lol.

What is a "DOV style" vineyard?  Also do you only do grapes (raisins) or do you double-crop anything?

Our homestead is not quite complete, but I am considering a small portion of beauty-berries along with my planned orchard at this point.  They are abundant and wild out here and make a great jelly, juice or even wine.  Of course, I won't be growing/harvesting for a living, more of a "hobby farm" kind of deal.  Perhaps when I retire from my "real" job I might venture into more, but right now my focus is on trees and cattle (I have a few head grazing a portion of the property).

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