Increased Efficiency in the Growing of Grapes by the Latest Methods and Equipment

¹ Gallo Vineyards, Modesto, California

The opening paragraphs list the objectives and general procedures followed by the vineyard management in its efforts to decrease costs and increase efficiency in cultural methods, mechanization and personnel relations. A year's cultural program is followed through its entire cycle. Various methods and equipment used in each vineyard operation are described; and wherever possible, their advantages and disadvantages are listed.