Joel Jorgensen

Joel Jorgensen

2025

A highly regarded viticulturist, Joel grew up on his family vineyard in the Cape Winelands, South Africa, nurturing organic vines with his father. After his BSc at Stellenbosch Uni he came to the UK, working throughout the country and coaching budding viticulturists. He now manages Vinescapes operational division. Joel has a particular penchant for regen and soil management to build resilient and productive vineyards. He has a deep knowledge of cover crops, biodiversity and vine health.

Worming your way to better soil health

Grass Tent

What a coup! ‘Vulgariser of science’ (a brilliant French phrase) and inspirational mycologist Marc-André Selosse, makes his first appearance at Groundswell. An unmissably energetic speaker, Marc-André will bring home the urgency of improving soil health, explain what makes for healthy soil and why earthworms have an important role to play. This theory will be brought […]

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