MICRO FARMING HOW-TO: Both table grapes and wine grapes grown locally and sustainable are poised to become even more popular as the growing number of studies on their health benefits continue to reach the mainstream, and as locally and sustainably produced crops continue to be sought. If you’re currently composting this most recent fall’s leaves, consider adding kelp meal either this winter or this coming spring to the mix, and using the resulting compost for planting your first grape vines, or mulching current ones. See our brand new full length article on sustainable grape growing for the micro eco-farm at the MEF center under the crop profile library.