15-0826 v3.0/Exception Request-Petrochemical Requirement II
QUESTION
The intent of our original post on petrochemicals was to secure an exception for all fertilizers and pesticides used on our vineyards within the LBC boundary. However, we were only granted an exception for two products: elemental sulfur and mineral oil.
Based on this response, there is a need to discuss the issue further for specialized crops and again request an exception to the petrochemical requirement for our vineyards. Currently, many products used on the vineyards are
Not only are there limited compliant
As demonstrated in the previous post, Silver Oak is constantly testing new products and practices to reduce chemical toxicity, maintain the health of our crops and to meet the intent of this requirement. From this discussion, we have plans to test
Moreover, if there was an extensive list of compliant inputs that were proven to work in all foreseeable scenarios, Silver Oak would gladly adopt it. Unfortunately, current market constraints combined with the peculiarities of specialized agriculture like grape growing make this an impossible task. We would propose that you enlarge the exception previously granted to permit
ANSWER
Given the challenges particular to specialized agricultural production, the Institute agrees to amend "v3.0 Exception I01-E14 Elemental Sulfur in Specialized Agriculture" to allow the use of additional
(v2.1) I01-E14 Petrochemical Inputs in Specialized Agriculture + (v3.0) I01-E14 Petrochemical Inputs in Specialized Agriculture
Petrochemical derivatives that are approved for use both within the National Organic Program's National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances (NOP 205.600 - 205.619) and by the California Land Stewardships Fish Friendly Farming Certification may be used in specialized agricultural production, such as commercial
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