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Washington Winegrowers Association Honors Industry Leaders
Washington Winegrowers Association Honors Industry Leaders The Washington Winegrowers Association holds its annual Leadership & Legacy luncheon to celebrate the careers, accomplishments, and leadership of Washington wine legends during its WineVit® Convention. This year’s Leadership & Legacy luncheon was held on February 5 in the Toyota Center in Kennewick, WA, and was sponsored by Wilbur-Ellis.…
Read MoreEducation and Connection on Display at WineVit® 2024
Education and Connection on Display at WineVit® 2024 This year’s WineVit® Convention and Trade Show presented by the Washington Winegrowers Association was a celebration of the Washington wine industry and its enduring commitment to perpetual improvement. Over a dozen educational sessions highlighted speakers from across the country presenting on market trends, cutting-edge research, tools and…
Read MoreThe Cluster January 26, 2024
The Cluster January 26, 2024 WSDA Japanese Beetle Eradication 2023 Summary WSDA has shared its 2023 Summary of the Japanese beetle eradication program. The report includes information on treatment, trapping, quarantine, and outreach in 2023, as well as steps to support the effort. View the Summary PDF and learn more Call for papers: American Association…
Read MoreThe Cluster January 3, 2024
The Cluster January 3, 2024 WSDA Rulemaking Update: Chapter 16-470 WAC, Japanese Beetle Quarantine The Washington State Dept. of Agriculture (WSDA) has extended the emergency rulemaking to amend chapter 16-470 of the Washington Administrative Code (WAC), Quarantine – Agricultural Pests, in order to expand the boundaries of the internal quarantine to limit the spread of Japanese…
Read MoreWashington Winegrowers Association Unveils WineVit® 2024
Washington Winegrowers Association Unveils WineVit® 2024 Cashmere, WA — The Washington Winegrowers Association announces WineVit® 2024 Convention and Trade Show scheduled for February 5-7 at the Three Rivers Convention Center in Kennewick, WA. WineVit® serves as the epicenter for winegrape growers, vintners, and industry professionals to explore cutting-edge technologies, foster connections, and engage with visionary…
Read MoreColleen Frei Announced as Washington Winegrowers Executive Director
Colleen Frei Announced as Washington Winegrowers Executive Director Colleen Frei Washington Winegrowers Association today announced Colleen Frei as Executive Director of the nonprofit organization that serves winegrowers and vintners in the state. Frei was a partner at Jeffers, Danielson, Sonn & Aylward, P.S. for 18 years, focusing on agriculture, water rights, business and succession planning,…
Read MoreThe Cluster December 11, 2023
The Cluster December 11, 2023 Paid sick leave webinars added to upcoming offerings from L&I Workers and employers can learn more about the state’s employment laws during a series of webinars offered this spring and summer by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries. The upcoming schedule includes: Employer Guide to Workers’ Rights, Equal Pay…
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