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New Classified Section available!

By admin • Jun 4th, 2009 • Category: News

Are you looking for a buyer for your grapes this season? Don’t wait until harvest to locate a purchaser. Wineries who will need grapes this year will want to contact growers now to discuss their requirements and to make arrangements with you. Now is the time to advertise the availability of your grapes. Your ad Read the Rest…



Michigan Viticulture Bus Tour

By admin • May 21st, 2009 • Category: News

Looking for an educational and enjoyable activity with wine grapes for this summer? Well, look no further. The WGGA along with the Vernon County University of Wisconsin Extension Office are offering a summer viticulture tour on Tuesday July 28 through Thursday July 30 to southwest Michigan’s wine grape country. Our main purpose for the trip Read the Rest…



Spring Vineyard School 2009

By admin • May 21st, 2009 • Category: News

Ninety-five grape growers from around the state attended the WGGA Spring Vineyard School on Wednesday April 2nd. The event was graciously hosted by Philippe and Julie Coquard at Wollersheim Winery in Sauk Prairie, Wisconsin. WGGA Board President Ryan Prellwitz opened the event with introductory remarks and introduced each speaker in turn throughout the day. The Read the Rest…



Wisconsin Wine & Grape Development Initiative Survey

By admin • May 21st, 2009 • Category: News

There is a recent survey sent out to Wisconsin Grape Growers from the “Wisconsin Wine & Grape Development Initiative”, a collaboration between the WGGA, Wisconsin Winery Association and UW Extension. Tracking the growth and development of wineries and vineyards in Wisconsin is crucial to the understanding and future growth of the industry. The more that Read the Rest…



Join the WGGA Today!

By admin • May 21st, 2009 • Category: News

The Wisconsin Grape Growers Association is a non-profit agricultural organization 501(c) 5 created to serve the needs of the growing community of grape growers in Wisconsin. As our mission statement emphasizes, we are “dedicated to uniting and educating growers, assisting with research, and promoting and protecting the art, science and commerce of viticulture in Wisconsin.” Read the Rest…



New Website

By admin • May 21st, 2009 • Category: News

This website is meant to serve the informational and educational needs of the Wisconsin grape growing community. Here you will find information on the Wisconsin Grape Growers Association, how to join the association, upcoming events, informational articles and links to additional resources on the web.