WISCONSIN GRAPE GROWERS ASSOCIATION, INC. (WGGA)

“The Wisconsin Grape Growers Association is a non-profit agricultural organization dedicated to uniting and educating growers, assisting with research and promoting and protecting the art, science and commerce of viticulture in Wisconsin.”

BENEFITS OF WGGA:

• EVENTS: Opportunities to attend WGGA sponsored events at a discounted fee
  • Field Days
  • Vineyard Walks
  • Vineyard Schools
  • IPM Management Seminars
  • Annual Conference in January
• INFORMATION: Stay up-to-date on Midwest specific grape growing news
  • WGGA’s quarterly e-newsletter
  • WGGA website: www.wigrapes.org
  • WGGA Facebook page
  • Email discussion list
• INVOLVEMENT: Help build the Wisconsin grape and wine industry by becoming an active member
  • Join a working group or committee to help address important issues and steer the direction of the WGGA
  • Eligible to serve on the WGGA Board of Directors
• NETWORK: Opportunities to meet and network with others in the grape and wine industry
  • Other grape growers
  • Wisconsin grape experts
  • Winery owners
  • Industry professionals
  • Businesses
• ADVOCACY: Support the grape growing industry in Wisconsin with a unified voice
• PHILANTHROPY: Support the development of research initiatives with the University of Wisconsin
• RESOURCES:
  • Free Classifieds postings: Employment, General, Table Grapes, Vineyard Equipment, Wine Grapes, Winery Equipment
  • WGGA website: www.wigrapes.org
    • Current list of WGGA members with email, phone and link to website
  • WGGA Facebook
  • Wisconsin Grape Grower Colleague Program
    • Beginning growers will be paired up with an experienced grower as an added resource for them
  • Wisconsin Grape Marketing Coordinator to assist you with questions and partnerships for buying or selling Wisconsin grown grapes