Joe Herman, longtime steward of Karma Vista Vineyards, is back on the show. Since selling the property, Joe has embraced a more relaxed pace while diving into regenerative agriculture and the future of sustainable viticulture. Tune in to hear his insights, reflections, and a dose of Michigan vineyard wisdom. Contact Joe at joeherman@mac.com.
Books and other resources:
The Devil's Element by Dan Egan
www.amazon.com/Devils-Element-Phosphorus-World-Balance/dp/1324002666
Dirt to Soil by Gabe Brown
www.chelseagreen.com/product/dirt-to-soil
Entangled Life by Merlin Sheldrake
www.merlinsheldrake.com/entangled-life
Growing a Revolution by David R. Montgomery
www.amazon.com/Growing-Revolution-Bringing-Soil-Back/dp/0393608328
The Art of Balancing Soil Nutrients by William McKibben
bookstore.acresusa.com/products/the-art-of-balancing-soil-nutrients
Hands-On Agronomy by Neal Kinsey & Charles Walters
bookstore.acresusa.com/products/hands-on-agronomy
Common Ground (Prime Video)
www.amazon.com/Common-Ground-Joshua-Tickell/dp/B0DSQ7LC5W
Kiss the Ground (Prime Video)
www.amazon.com/Kiss-Ground-Woody-Harrelson/dp/B08KZCL4X2
Elaine Ingham (YouTube)
www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdh7A7CwJ_djfIG1ecN8mCeOG4MsqcY4e
Regenerative Agriculture Podcast by John Kempf
open.spotify.com/show/14s0owdUUxjTYUeNXpWnv8
Michigan Governor’s Cup awards can be found here: https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2025/06/04/2025-taste-michigan-governors-cup-results/
