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Napa Valley is known for its beautiful scenery, vineyards, and gourmet food scene. The area has maintained its position as one of America’s leading wine regions through the dedicated stewardship of its land and the careful nurturing of its local traditions. Listed in no particular order, the following are some individuals, organizations, and companies that are passionate about protecting the agriculture, history, and community of this portion of Wine Country.
Beginning the list at #1 is the annual Napa Truffle Festival. The event started in 2010 with a vision to bring the European black truffle to the tables of America. Now, every year, foodies gather from around the globe to taste and learn about this coveted ingredient from a group of Michelin star chefs and experts, all amidst the rolling hills of the Napa Valley region.
To broaden the community’s access to this specialty food item, the Festival also offers a free marketplace event that gives the general public an opportunity to see in-person cooking demos, meet the truffle dogs, and purchase dishes and goods directly from the merchants at Oxbow Public Market. Attendees can explore a truffle orchard, see where and how the mushroom is harvested, and learn about the trained animals who find them.
Next up, at #2, is the Rutherford Dust Society. It was founded in 1994 by growers and vintners who sought to pay tribute to the forebears of the region, who, since the late 19th century, have played a significant role in the development of Napa Valley as a renowned wine destination. The group’s mission is to encourage and promote the highest quality standards in grape growing and wine-making in the Rutherford Viticultural Area, to be good stewards of the land, and to foster community.
The Society hosts several annual events that are meant to bring oenophiles and traders together, and to highlight the unique expression of the region’s soil. The family-friendly Rutherford Chili Ball features a cook-off competition between vintners, growers, firefighters, chefs, and self-proclaimed connoisseurs in the community. All of the mixers and events are meant to build connections and promote awareness of the area’s vineyards and wines.
#3 on the list is Oxbow Public Market. This 40,000-square-foot marketplace, which includes a scenic outdoor deck with seating along the Napa River, features a diverse mixture of food vendors, cafes, and an organic produce outlet for local farms. The organizers, artisans, and purveyors of this facility are passionate about sustainable agriculture, local harvest, and promoting social, environmental, and economic equity within the community.
The Market is not only a place to display and sell organic and sustainably-produced crops and regional specialties; it also functions as a means to actively uphold the unique traditions of Napa Valley and its surrounding regions. To do this, it provides education, community outreach, and support to nearby businesses and farms.
At #4, Napa Green is a comprehensive environmental certification program for vineyards and wineries. This group’s practices work to protect soils, reduce harmful inputs to the land, and restore natural habitats. The members of this association stand together to show that sustainability and caring for nature elevate the crop quality and experience for employees, customers, and the community at large.
Napa Green strives to play a pivotal role in achieving the county’s climate action and emissions reduction goals. To promote this vision, the organization offers Land and Winery certifications, which provide positive incentives for local farms and businesses. The programs implement guides for energy and water saving, combating land and soil erosion, and more.
Moving on, the Napa Valley Grape Growers Association is #5 on our list. This coalition of wine industry leaders is committed to working together to advance the heritage and reputation of the community. The group was formed in 1975 with the aim of creating an organization that would focus on sustaining the growing traditions of the region for years to come. The founding members strive to give a voice to the artisans of the valley and set an important precedent for future generations.
For more than four decades, the individuals who make up the NVG have been fostering sustainability, educating the community, and promoting the area as one of the world’s premier wine growing regions. As a steward of the land and a resource to its members, the Association provides educational seminars, events, and services that assist growers in addressing the issues they face, while preserving Napa Valley’s unique heritage for the members of tomorrow.
The #6 spot goes to the Napa Valley Vintners. Since 1944, this non-profit trade association’s mission has been to provide environmental leadership in the wine-making community. Representing 99% of the production of all Napa Valley appellation wines, the group advocates on behalf of its members at all levels of government. Most of the work is conducted through the Community and Industry Issues Committee, a coalition of engaged vintners focused on doing what’s right for the land and its businesses.
By offering events, special programs, industry advocacy, and comprehensive member resources, the NVV strives to be the voice of its local wine community. Its Napa Neighbor program allows county residents to enjoy special treatment when visiting participating wineries, a benefit meant to foster local business and community.
Lastly, #7 on the list is speaker, consultant, and author Karen MacNeil. Considered one of America’s experts on the subject of wine, MacNeil creates customized events and tours for audiences across the globe that are accompanied by personally curated tastings. A former correspondent for the Today Show, she won an Emmy for the PBS series Wine, Food and Friends, which she hosted.
In addition to being a bestselling author and speaker, this professional is also the creator and Chairman Emeritus of the Rudd Center for Professional Wine Studies at the Culinary Institute of America. The prestigious Center has been called “the Harvard of wine education.”
About Napa Green: The Napa Green 501c3 is a global leader in sustainable winegrowing, setting the highest bar for sustainability and climate action in the wine industry. Napa Green facilitates whole system soil to bottle certification for wineries and vineyards, and provides the expertise, boots-on-the-ground support, and resources to continually improve. Learn more at https://napagreen.org/participating-members/.
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Uniquely, Napa Green isn’t just a roadmap of leading practices. Napa Green provides an expert, boots-on-the-ground consulting team that develops:
✅ Regenerative Carbon Farm Plans (to enhance soil health, biodiversity, resilience, and carbon storage)
✅ Irrigation Distribution Uniformity Assessments (to maximize water efficiency)
✅ Integrated Resource Assessments (to reduce energy, water, waste and emissions in production)
✅ Action Plans for continuing improvement (tailored to the opportunities and goals of each vineyard or winery)
Additionally, we support soil sampling and analysis, provide resource assistance, run practical training and education workshops throughout the year, and provide valuable, hands-on guidance in meeting your climate action goals.
✅ Napa Green members implement over 120 best practices in both the Vineyard and Winery. This Earth Month, learn about 21 of them with “21 Days, 21 Ways” counting down to Earth Day.
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Napa Green’s vineyard team is trained to develop regenerative, whole-farm Carbon Farm Plans (CFPs). These plans review all of the current beneficial practices that are increasing soil and ecosystem health and storing carbon, and identify additional opportunities to regenerate the soil and vineyard ecosystem and simultaneously maximize carbon capture in a given property. Each vineyard’s goal is to become carbon neutral (or negative) and increase the resilience of vineyards, businesses, and our community.
✅ Napa Green members implement over 120 best practices in both the Vineyard and Winery. This Earth Month, learn about 21 of them with “21 Days, 21 Ways” counting down to Earth Day.
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Clear pathways for employee advancement are essential for a thriving workforce and driving success. They boost retention, job satisfaction, productivity, and attract top talent. Napa Green Certified members develop pathways for growth, discussing career goals and progress with employees during reviews.
✅ Napa Green members implement over 120 best practices in both the Vineyard and Winery. This Earth Month, learn about 21 of them with “21 Days, 21 Ways” counting down to Earth Day.
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Forests are not only our largest terrestrial carbon sink, they are also home to 80% of the world’s on-land diversity. We need healthy forests, which means a balanced density of native trees and plants. Healthy forests experience lower intensity fires with less tree mortality, meaning higher carbon retention and ecosystem function.
✅ Napa Green members implement over 120 best practices in both the Vineyard and Winery. This Earth Month, learn about 21 of them with “21 Days, 21 Ways” counting down to Earth Day.
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Napa Green Certified Wineries benefit from an on-site Integrated Resource Assessment (IRA) led by our experienced engineers and winemakers. This IRA evaluates resource metrics, monitors progress, and identifies areas for improvement to increase efficiency and save $$$.
✅ Napa Green members implement over 120 best practices in both the Vineyard and Winery. This Earth Month, learn about 21 of them with “21 Days, 21 Ways” counting down to Earth Day.
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All of our members are committed to using at least 60% renewable energy, whether through on-site solar and other renewable sources or by working with @mcecleanenergy to access clean power through the grid. The impact? Over 1.2 million pounds of CO2e saved by wineries and vineyards in just one year. To put that into perspective it’s the equivalent to offsetting the emissions from driving over 1.5 million miles in a typical gas-powered car!
✅ Napa Green members implement over 120 best practices in both the Vineyard and Winery. This Earth Month, learn about 21 of them with “21 Days, 21 Ways” counting down to Earth Day.
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As part of their commitment to sustainability, Napa Green Certified Winery members collaborate with key suppliers and utilize their purchasing power to support eco-friendly practices. In the same way, we can make a difference at home by choosing materials made from post-consumer recycled materials, and selecting reusable, recyclable, compostable, biodegradable, and non-toxic products.
✅ Napa Green members implement over 120 best practices in both the Vineyard and Winery. This Earth Month, learn about 21 of them with “21 Days, 21 Ways” counting down to Earth Day.
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Napa Green Certified Vineyards implement climate-smart burn practices, such as Conservation Burning, Flame Cap Kilns, and Air Curtain Burners. These practices reduce smoke and emissions and create biochar. Biochar is re-fossilized wood that provides long-term carbon storage. Even more compelling, when inoculated and applied with compost, biochar aids in water retention and increases water and fertilizer efficiency.
✅ Napa Green members implement over 120 best practices in both the Vineyard and Winery. This Earth Month, learn about 21 of them with “21 Days, 21 Ways” counting down to Earth Day.
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Napa Green Certified Vineyards implement practices to create habitat for beneficial wildlife, including bluebirds, owls, bats, and raptors. Members may also install boxes and perches if trees or other natural perches aren’t present to encourage these animals in the vineyard. These measures are part of a broader commitment to sustainable and regenerative farming practices.
✅ Napa Green members implement over 120 best practices in both the Vineyard and Winery. This Earth Month, learn about 21 of them with “21 Days, 21 Ways” counting down to Earth Day.
📷 @soilrainandhope
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While vineyards don’t directly require pollination, pollinators still play a vital role in the overall health of our ecosystems. Increased biodiversity leads to better soil health, water retention and can attract beneficial insects. Plus, pollinators are friend shaped! 🐝
✅ Napa Green members implement over 120 best practices in both the Vineyard and Winery. This Earth Month, learn about 21 of them with “21 Days, 21 Ways” counting down to Earth Day.
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All proceeds for to the Environmental Education Coalition of Napa County’s Field Trip Bus Grant Program and the Darcy Aston Scholarship.
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Carbon storage is inherently site-specific, tied to unique combinations of soil types, microclimates, historical farming practices, and more. Napa Green Certified Vineyards leverage soil sampling to validate the on-the-ground impacts of their regenerative farming methods.
✅ Napa Green members implement over 120 best practices in both the Vineyard and Winery. This Earth Month, learn about 21 of them with “21 Days, 21 Ways” counting down to Earth Day.
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Green teams offer a multitude of benefits, ranging from enhanced employee engagement and a culture of sustainability to cost savings and improved environmental performance.
✅ Napa Green members implement over 120 best practices in both the Vineyard and Winery. This Earth Month, learn about 21 of them with “21 Days, 21 Ways” counting down to Earth Day.
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Napa Green Vineyard members located along waterways maintain and enhance riparian areas for wildlife habitat, erosion control, creek/river health and carbon storage.
✅ Napa Green members implement over 120 best practices in both the Vineyard and Winery. This Earth Month, learn about 21 of them with “21 Days, 21 Ways” counting down to Earth Day.
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