While much has changed in the Washington wine industry over the past decade, the Washington Association of Wine Grape Growers has kept pace with the needs of growers and wineries.  The association has become a widely recognized and respected proponent of the issues important to our members and to the sustainability of the industry.  Our work on behalf of the Washington wine industry includes:

×          Weekly industry “News Bites” and “Federal   

           News Bites”

×          Our monthly e-newsletter, the “Grape Post”

×          Establishment and maintenance of “Vinewise®”, the online guide to

           sustainability  

×          Facilitating the creation of “Winewise”, a sustainability tool for wineries

×          Facilitating an industry-wide Research Task Force

×          Creating and staffing the NW Foundation Block Advisory Group

×          Establishing the annual suggested grape price list

×          Creating the NW Viticulture Council to address regional issues at the federal

           level

×          Organizing one of the largest annual conventions and trade shows in the country

           for grape growers, wineries, suppliers, and service providers with top-rated

           educational workshops and seminars

×          Providing the Service and Supplier Source Directory for growers and wineries

×          Advocating for the industry on issues including truth in labeling, extending time

           limits on the processor lien statute, and agricultural estate tax reform

×          Innovative health insurance programs for employees

×          Comprehensive website featuring weather, industry news, statistics, and the

           Grape Dating and Bulk Wine Dating Services

×          The successful Latino Ag Education for Viticulture Program

Throughout the last decade the board has demonstrated resolute fiscal diligence, working within the annual budget provided by dues and convention income.  However, as the Washington wine industry grows, the WAWGG board is spending more time on issues that require attention in Olympia and in Washington, D.C.  Your support is needed to continue to adequately serve industry needs at both state and federal levels.