A Kiss the Ground farmer feature article (published May 27, 2022) profiling Brook Williams, owner of Duvarita Vineyard in Lompoc, CA. Covers Williams’ background as a 30-year winery professional who transitioned to vineyard ownership in 2012, his adoption of biodynamic practices beginning in 2014 (certified biodynamic 2017), and how his participation in Kiss the Ground’s Farmland Transition Program and Soil Health Academy training catalyzed his shift to regenerative practices — including no-till, diverse cover cropping with perennials, integrated sheep grazing through a partnership with Cuyama Lamb, a rotating chicken coop, compost application, and a fruit orchard. Details yield reductions during transition, drought resilience improvements through soil organic matter increases, reduced fungicide spray intervals, and growing biodiversity on the property. Also mentions his 514-acre neighboring property (Christy & Wise) and his grapes being sourced by well-known Central Coast winemakers.
