![Page 1: CO-OP/Farm Development and Outsourcing...• Scale of Project – Acreage and Vine Density • Trellis Material Type – Wood vs. Metal • Seasonal Timing – Wet/Dry • Physical](https://reader033.vdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050212/5f5ee005b2c4ec452f0fedb8/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
CO-OP/Farm Development and
OutsourcingManaging Labor vs. Mechanization
Stirling Wine Grapes Inc.swiginc.org
![Page 2: CO-OP/Farm Development and Outsourcing...• Scale of Project – Acreage and Vine Density • Trellis Material Type – Wood vs. Metal • Seasonal Timing – Wet/Dry • Physical](https://reader033.vdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050212/5f5ee005b2c4ec452f0fedb8/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
Stirling FoxOwner/Founder: Stirling Wine Grapes Inc. (SWiG)Newberg, OR • Wine Industry Professional since 1989• Managed over 80 different vineyard sites across
Willamette Valley since 1994- Over the last 28 years have managed entire estate vineyard operations for such brands as Willamette Valley Vineyards, Rex Hill, Bergstrom, Chehalem, Patricia Green Cellars, Scott Paul Wines, Eminent Domaine, J. Christopher, Evening Lands and more…- Sites range in size from 5 acres to 150 acres
• Currently Managing Vineyards for 58 Winery Clients
• Organic, Biodynamic, LIVE Certified Sustainable and Conventional Operations
Stirling Wine Grapes Inc.swiginc.org
![Page 3: CO-OP/Farm Development and Outsourcing...• Scale of Project – Acreage and Vine Density • Trellis Material Type – Wood vs. Metal • Seasonal Timing – Wet/Dry • Physical](https://reader033.vdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050212/5f5ee005b2c4ec452f0fedb8/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
When Mechanization Is Right For You
• Scale of Project – Acreage and Vine Density• Trellis Material Type – Wood vs. Metal• Seasonal Timing – Wet/Dry • Physical Site Characteristics – Slope, Soil Type• Labor Availability – Competing Crops, Population
Density
Stirling Wine Grapes Inc.swiginc.org
![Page 4: CO-OP/Farm Development and Outsourcing...• Scale of Project – Acreage and Vine Density • Trellis Material Type – Wood vs. Metal • Seasonal Timing – Wet/Dry • Physical](https://reader033.vdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050212/5f5ee005b2c4ec452f0fedb8/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
Cooperative Options (Mechanical)
• Pre-Pruner• Leaf and Shoot Removal• Hedging• Harvesting• Multiple Row Spray Systems• Helicopter Spraying• Electric Hand Tools; Pruner, Tie Gun
Stirling Wine Grapes Inc.swiginc.org
![Page 5: CO-OP/Farm Development and Outsourcing...• Scale of Project – Acreage and Vine Density • Trellis Material Type – Wood vs. Metal • Seasonal Timing – Wet/Dry • Physical](https://reader033.vdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050212/5f5ee005b2c4ec452f0fedb8/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
Mechanical Pre-Pruning of Grapevines
Stirling Wine Grapes Inc.swiginc.org
![Page 6: CO-OP/Farm Development and Outsourcing...• Scale of Project – Acreage and Vine Density • Trellis Material Type – Wood vs. Metal • Seasonal Timing – Wet/Dry • Physical](https://reader033.vdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050212/5f5ee005b2c4ec452f0fedb8/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
Mechanical Leaf and Shoot Removal
Stirling Wine Grapes Inc.swiginc.org
![Page 7: CO-OP/Farm Development and Outsourcing...• Scale of Project – Acreage and Vine Density • Trellis Material Type – Wood vs. Metal • Seasonal Timing – Wet/Dry • Physical](https://reader033.vdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050212/5f5ee005b2c4ec452f0fedb8/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
Mechanical Hedgers
Stirling Wine Grapes Inc.swiginc.org
![Page 8: CO-OP/Farm Development and Outsourcing...• Scale of Project – Acreage and Vine Density • Trellis Material Type – Wood vs. Metal • Seasonal Timing – Wet/Dry • Physical](https://reader033.vdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050212/5f5ee005b2c4ec452f0fedb8/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
Harvesting
Stirling Wine Grapes Inc.swiginc.org
![Page 9: CO-OP/Farm Development and Outsourcing...• Scale of Project – Acreage and Vine Density • Trellis Material Type – Wood vs. Metal • Seasonal Timing – Wet/Dry • Physical](https://reader033.vdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050212/5f5ee005b2c4ec452f0fedb8/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
Multi-Row Sprayers
Stirling Wine Grapes Inc.swiginc.org
![Page 10: CO-OP/Farm Development and Outsourcing...• Scale of Project – Acreage and Vine Density • Trellis Material Type – Wood vs. Metal • Seasonal Timing – Wet/Dry • Physical](https://reader033.vdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050212/5f5ee005b2c4ec452f0fedb8/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
Helicopter Spraying
Stirling Wine Grapes Inc.swiginc.org
![Page 11: CO-OP/Farm Development and Outsourcing...• Scale of Project – Acreage and Vine Density • Trellis Material Type – Wood vs. Metal • Seasonal Timing – Wet/Dry • Physical](https://reader033.vdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050212/5f5ee005b2c4ec452f0fedb8/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
Electric Hand Tools
Stirling Wine Grapes Inc.swiginc.org
![Page 12: CO-OP/Farm Development and Outsourcing...• Scale of Project – Acreage and Vine Density • Trellis Material Type – Wood vs. Metal • Seasonal Timing – Wet/Dry • Physical](https://reader033.vdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050212/5f5ee005b2c4ec452f0fedb8/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
When Mechanization Is Right For You
• Scale of Project – Acreage and Vine Density• Trellis Material Type – Wood vs. Metal• Seasonal Timing – Wet/Dry • Physical Site Characteristics – Slope, Soil Type• Labor Availability – Competing Crops, Population
Density
Stirling Wine Grapes Inc.swiginc.org
![Page 13: CO-OP/Farm Development and Outsourcing...• Scale of Project – Acreage and Vine Density • Trellis Material Type – Wood vs. Metal • Seasonal Timing – Wet/Dry • Physical](https://reader033.vdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050212/5f5ee005b2c4ec452f0fedb8/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
Scale of Project – Acreage and Vine Density
• Acreage Justification, Move-in Fees
• Row Width, In Row Spacing
Stirling Wine Grapes Inc.swiginc.org
![Page 14: CO-OP/Farm Development and Outsourcing...• Scale of Project – Acreage and Vine Density • Trellis Material Type – Wood vs. Metal • Seasonal Timing – Wet/Dry • Physical](https://reader033.vdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050212/5f5ee005b2c4ec452f0fedb8/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
Trellis Material Type – Wood vs. Metal
• End Post Type/Size
• Line Post Type
• Vine Training Stake
Stirling Wine Grapes Inc.swiginc.org
![Page 15: CO-OP/Farm Development and Outsourcing...• Scale of Project – Acreage and Vine Density • Trellis Material Type – Wood vs. Metal • Seasonal Timing – Wet/Dry • Physical](https://reader033.vdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050212/5f5ee005b2c4ec452f0fedb8/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
Seasonal Timing – Wet/Dry
• Summer/Winter Conditions
• Labor Supply
• Tractor Caused Soil Compaction
Stirling Wine Grapes Inc.swiginc.org
![Page 16: CO-OP/Farm Development and Outsourcing...• Scale of Project – Acreage and Vine Density • Trellis Material Type – Wood vs. Metal • Seasonal Timing – Wet/Dry • Physical](https://reader033.vdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050212/5f5ee005b2c4ec452f0fedb8/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
Physical Site Characteristics – Slope, Soil Type
• 0 – 30% Slope
• Rock, Size, Percent
• Soil Characteristics and Compatibility
Stirling Wine Grapes Inc.swiginc.org
![Page 17: CO-OP/Farm Development and Outsourcing...• Scale of Project – Acreage and Vine Density • Trellis Material Type – Wood vs. Metal • Seasonal Timing – Wet/Dry • Physical](https://reader033.vdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050212/5f5ee005b2c4ec452f0fedb8/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
Labor Availability – Competing Crops, Population Density
• Strawberries, Blueberries, Cherries, Apples, Marijuana, and more…
• Timing and Weather
• Proximity to Population Centers
• Wage Competition
Stirling Wine Grapes Inc.swiginc.org
![Page 18: CO-OP/Farm Development and Outsourcing...• Scale of Project – Acreage and Vine Density • Trellis Material Type – Wood vs. Metal • Seasonal Timing – Wet/Dry • Physical](https://reader033.vdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050212/5f5ee005b2c4ec452f0fedb8/html5/thumbnails/18.jpg)
Cost Comparison Per Acre7 ft. spacing,1550 Vines/Acre (3 tons/acre)
Task By Hand Mechanized(Including Operator Labor)
End Post Installation(30 posts per acre)
$500 $320
Leaf Removal $275 $165
Hedging $230 $140
Pruning (Single Arm Cane Prune) $341 $300 (variable)
Tying Vines (Single Arm Cane Prune)
$310 $250
Spraying $70 (Single Row) $45 (Multi Row)
Harvesting $800 $550
Stirling Wine Grapes Inc.swiginc.org
![Page 19: CO-OP/Farm Development and Outsourcing...• Scale of Project – Acreage and Vine Density • Trellis Material Type – Wood vs. Metal • Seasonal Timing – Wet/Dry • Physical](https://reader033.vdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050212/5f5ee005b2c4ec452f0fedb8/html5/thumbnails/19.jpg)
Mechanical Advantage
• Available When Labor Is Not• Night Shift Options• Reduction in HR Cost/Issues
- Safety - Reduction in Crew Supervision
![Page 20: CO-OP/Farm Development and Outsourcing...• Scale of Project – Acreage and Vine Density • Trellis Material Type – Wood vs. Metal • Seasonal Timing – Wet/Dry • Physical](https://reader033.vdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050212/5f5ee005b2c4ec452f0fedb8/html5/thumbnails/20.jpg)
“The tools are here. Are they right for
you?”