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WAWGG: A look into 2009

By Brenton Roy Oasis Farms and Chairman, WAWGG. By Vicky Scharlau Executive Director WAWGG. WAWGG: A look into 2009. Influence and advocate for a positive environment to triple the economic impact and improve profitability of the Washington grape and wine industry by 2020.

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WAWGG: A look into 2009

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  1. By Brenton Roy Oasis Farms and Chairman, WAWGG By Vicky Scharlau Executive Director WAWGG WAWGG: A look into 2009

  2. Influence and advocate for a positive environment to triple the economic impact and improve profitability of the Washington grape and wine industry by 2020

  3. “…watching out for your interests…”

  4. Areas of activity: • Leadership within the Industry • Unity of the Industry • Advocacy on behalf of the industry • Education for the industry • Research for the industry • Marketing (grapes) • Association specific/good governance

  5. Advocacy State Federal Education Research Leadership Unity Association specific Marketing WAWGG 2009

  6. Board- Set policy and direction for the Association based on member input and industry needs

  7. Executive/Officers- Address issues between board meetings

  8. Member Services- Address concerns of current/potential members and review potential benefits or services for members

  9. Research Consortium- Identify and fund projects that influence sustainability and address short and long term needs of industry

  10. Winewise Working Group- To provide input into the initial needs of information for wineries to become more sustainable

  11. Vinewise Working Group- To provide input on technical needs of the Vinewise website and Guide to Sustainability.

  12. NW Foundation Block Advisory Group- Represent industry interests, advise WSU on management, direction, selections, distribution, testing, policies, procedures, funding, quarantine, program reviews.

  13. Finance- Recommendations on fiscal policy and issues to be considered by the board including investments.

  14. Outreach and Technology Transfer- Provide opportunities that keep growers on the leading edge and making informed decisions …annual meeting, trade show, summer tours, grower tours and other special events.

  15. Marketing & Profitability- Strive to optimize supply and demand.-Grower involvement in public wine events hosted by Commission and Auction of Washington Wines-Supply and demand working group-Crop estimating working group

  16. Leadership Council- Influence industry focus and direction to meet the needs of a changing future.

  17. Northwest Viticulture Council- Address regional needs and interests by providing a grower voice on important Congressional and regulatory, as well as intra-industry, issues.

  18. Advocacy- Provide grower voice on important legislative and regulatory, as well as intra-industry, issues. Address state governmental affairs plus handle legislative tours, PAC funds, lobbying.

  19. Advocacy State Truth in labeling Extend processor lien Grower payments WSU ag initiative WSU V&E capital budget request Federal Truth in labeling Foundation block funding National Clean Plant Network Research

  20. State Truth in labeling bill Pattern Oregon’s 95%, most other countries Extension of processor lien bill Allow growers time during harvest Grower payments Paid late or non-pay WSU ag initiative support WSU V&E capital budget request Move request higher on list to finish V&E building

  21. Federal Truth in labeling American appellation defined with % Foundation block funding Earmarks at risk, funding for operations National Clean Plant Network Prosser’s role and funding options Research Access, address priorities, WA needs

  22. Research National: National Grape & Wine Initiative (NGWI) Washington participation Farm Bill funding for grants State: Research Task Force Implementation plan Funding and organization options

  23. Education World-class Annual Meeting, Trade Show Workshops/Seminars with WSU Annual Summer Tour Pesticide Handling in Spanish Latino Ag Education Program Technology session like sprayer day Tailgates Follow-up from the Wine Industry Summit

  24. “…watching out for your interests…”

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