Regular tending of grape vines is an essential part of viticulture practice and helps ensure a good crop. After all, a good crop is the foundation for good wine. Pruning dormant vines is one of the most critical tasks. A pruner must know what to remove and what to leave, and how to make an efficient, clean cut.
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Many farm and agricultural journals of the time, including American Agriculturist, created new departments and named them Service Bureaus. These departments acted as a consumer advocate and as an intermediary between companies and subscribers. The service was not free. For a minimum subscription, each member received a membership certificate and a sign. (Maybe in some cases, this was published on cardboard, depending on the level of membership subscription.)
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In 1892, Alden Spooner, Jr., leased and then purchased ranchland on the bluffs now known as Montaña de Oro State Park. The family owned the property, now referred to as the Spooner Ranch, for almost 50 years. Alden Spooner built the home that is now used to share the local history, past and present, with the visitors to the area.
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Maps are a valuable tool for agriculture owners. They can convey property information in a single...
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During the years of Prohibition in the United States (1920-1933), vineyard owners and businesses producing products from grapes thrived by capitalizing on legal loopholes that allowed the sale of concentrated grape juice or liquid grape juice for home consumption.
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