California Association of Winegrape Growers’ Post

Success in the dynamic world of winegrape farming requires consistency and fair representation. The grower-owned cooperative Allied Grape Growers (AGG) is now an essential component of the California wine business. Assuring members' voices are heard and providing a reliable forum for grape marketing, AGG is crucial to the sector's stability. As a cooperative, AGG gives top priority to its members' interests in every transaction and directly shares earnings with them. By cutting down unnecessary expenses, this strategy benefits individual producers and enhances the industry's overall sustainability. In an exclusive interview with the International Bulk Wine & Spirits Show, Jeff Bitter, President of AGG, delves into the advantages of this cooperative model. He discusses how it promotes growers' well-being, guarantees equitable representation, and supports the wine industry's long-term stability. Jeff also talks about the advancements and challenges shaping the future of winegrape cultivation. By emphasizing sustainability and group success, AGG is paving the way for a more secure and prosperous wine industry. To Know More, Check Out The Full Interview Here 👉 : https://lnkd.in/gC3fzFXP #wineindustry #californiawine #grapegrowers #sustainablefarming #agricultureinnovation Kyle Collins Karl Lehman Kevin Rogers Tim Mendonca Diane Short Chad Clark M. Wesley Brady Jeff Bitter Malvika Patel Sid Patel Ankita O.

Knowledge is part of your AWRI. For those that do like to get right down into the nitty gritty, we publish Technical Review to help you connect with articles on oenology, sustainability, viticulture and wine business. Our librarians also collate information packs of references focused on a single topic and provide free copies of non-open access articles to levy payers. Get involved – it’s your knowledge. It’s your AWRI. AWRI information services are supported by Wine Australia, with levies from Australia’s grapegrowers and winemakers and matching funds from the Australian Government. https://bit.ly/awriinfoli

Knowledge is part of your AWRI. For those that do like to get right down into the nitty gritty, we publish Technical Review to help you connect with articles on oenology, sustainability, viticulture and wine business. Our librarians also collate information packs of references focused on a single topic and provide free copies of non-open access articles to levy payers. Get involved – it’s your knowledge. It’s your AWRI. AWRI information services are supported by Wine Australia, with levies from Australia’s grapegrowers and winemakers and matching funds from the Australian Government. https://bit.ly/awriinfoli

Navigating the 2024 wine landscape, I'm intrigued by the industry's evolving narrative. From regenerative viticulture to labor advocacy, and the East Coast's emergence, each trend shows how we’re evolving. Witnessing collaborations reshape the sector and grassroots efforts drive inclusivity paints a compelling picture. Excited to engage with these dynamics and share insights on the ever-changing world of wine. 🍇🌱 #WineTrends2024 #IndustryInsights https://lnkd.in/gGFPDgPv

As Fresno Tequila Fest approaches, we should remember that tequila, derived from the Blue Agave plant is primarily cultivated in Mexico. The Blue Agave plant is now expanding its production into the United States. This expansion aligns with the evolving agricultural landscape, especially amid water scarcity challenges faced by farmers. Are you attending the fest? Tell us below! #TequilaIndustry #agriskadvisor #riskmitigators

Why More Companies Are Shifting to Stakeholder Capitalism—It’s Just Better Business Writing recently in the The New York Times, wine critic Eric Asimov explains why so many wineries are seeking B Lab or related certifications demonstrating their commitment to all stakeholders. While the industry has for many years pursued certifications for environmental sustainability, he writes, “Far less attention has been paid over the years to how wineries treated the people who are doing the actual farming and production work. It’s been an enormous oversight, particularly as agricultural workers continue to be prime targets for exploitation.” He adds, “Recognizing the long history of exploitation, and perhaps wanting to codify their social values along with their environmental and agricultural practices, a growing number of wine producers have sought certification demonstrating their commitment to what many call social sustainability.” Sustainability is just as much about people as it is the environment, isn't it? #stakeholdercapitalism #sustainability #wine https://lnkd.in/eErkgMe4

Grapes are the highest-value fruit crop in the U.S., and represent 36% of the value of non-citrus fruits. The American wine industry is focused intensively on sustainability—economic, environmental, and social—as responsible citizens and stewards of the Earth. For decades individual wineries, trade associations and educational institutions have developed programs to protect and enhance farmland, water, and other parts of the environment we need and cherish. https://lnkd.in/eWuTNBkq

Hear, hear! This issue of corruption of the governance model for farmers' peak bodies is occurring elsewhere too. For example, on irrigators councils. How can farmers defend their constitutional rights to water if irrigators councils are being dominated by traditionally "non residents?" Foreign corporate agribusinesses in particular may not be interested in an R&D cooperative that allows our families to compete with their foreign investments in corporate R&D. Wake up Australia. Our farming families are being attacked and that is an issue that affects every Australian.

In this article touching upon the latest approach to viticulture being described as "regenerative" (an outgrowth of sustainable practices), Acquiesce Winery & Vineyards is highlighted as being among California's leading proponents. https://lnkd.in/g98wy8t6 #sustainability #sustainablewine #RegenerativeAgriculture #acquiescewine #lodiwinecountry #lodiwine

The imbalance within Wine Australia with growers representation very much in the minority has been an increasing concern; those concerns have fallen on deaf ears. Now we have the hard work of the professional dedicated team at AWRI under attack. Increased influence by the major corporate wineries on political decision making, regardless of the party in power must be considered as the underlying cause. 'Industry Rationalisation', 'Increased Efficiencies' and 'Improved Utilisation of Limited Resources' are the buzz words utilised to justify the underlying causal mechanisms...but what of the causal effects on the long term sustainability of small growers and small cellar doors? The duplicity of Governments of all political persuasions bowing to corporate influence must be identified and prevented. https://lnkd.in/gcaZPr4M