Black Star Farms
Commitment to Sustainability
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Our commitment
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At Black Star Farms, we deeply appreciate the bounty of the Earth. Our commitment to environmental and social responsibility guides every operational decision we make. The land not only provides our products, services, and experiences but also sustains us for the future. To ensure its health for generations to come, we have agriculturally protected 130 acres of our vineyards.
Ensuring our Farmstead, Cropping, Livestock, and Forestry standards meet or exceed the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP) as set forth by our agricultural governing bodies. We are proud to be one of the first farms in Michigan to receive all four certifications.
Here are some of the additional measures we take as part of our dedication to sustainable practices.
We are a proud member of the Great Lakes Sustainable Wine Alliance, a unifying group of Michigan wine industry members who have demonstrated their commitment to sustainability practices.
We make every attempt to reduce our energy footprint by using LED lighting, high-efficiency heating systems, low-energy pumps and motors, and photovoltaic electricity production.
We partner with organizations, such as Tesla, to provide energy-efficient charging systems for low or zero-emission vehicles.
We support educational institutions, such as Michigan State University, in providing real-world examples and data regarding the implementation of sustainable, environmentally friendly operations.