The New York Times posted an interesting story this week about the Jackson Family Wines farms and how producers there are dealing with drier and warmer conditions in a variety of novel ways. Their methods include using owls and falcons to scare away pests drawn by warmer weather, drones to assess crop health, and reservoirs to provide local water sources in drought conditions. The goal is to provide a sustainable method for growing quality grapes year after year in variable climate conditions. You can read more about it here.
