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Sustainable winegrowing is a comprehensive set of practices that are environmentally sound, socially equitable and economically viable. Sustainable vineyard and winery practices conserve water and energy, maintain healthy soil, protect air and water quality, enhance relations with employees and communities, preserve local ecosystems and wildlife habitat, and improve the economic vitality of vineyards and wineries. What is organic wine? Wines labeled as certified organic under the USDA National Organic Program mean the entire production cycle of the wine has passed rigorous tests that ensure there are no synthetic pesticides or no synthetic herbicides used, no sulfites are added, and only native yeasts are used during the winemaking process. Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are prohibited from being added to the wine. These wines will bear a USDA organic symbol on the label, or that of a foreign equivalent. What is non-GMO? 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