Grape Post
The Grape Post is the Washington Winegrowers Association's monthly newsletter. Members have full access to complete issues, including full article, delivered to their inboxes and available through the online InfoHub, but anyone can read the article synopses and small teaser articles here!
This is our opportunity to share how we serve you, highlight upcoming events and programs, and keep you fully informed on the ins and outs of legislative and regulatory updates.
October 2024 Grape Post Newsletter
In this issue… Feature Welcome, Beverly, Washington AVA! Advocacy FY 2025 Legislative Update Washington Liquor & Cannabis Board (LCB) Rulemaking TTB Proposed Rulemaking – Modernization of Permit Application Requirements for Wine Premises Education & Events Register for LAEP! Register for WineVit® 2025! Rich Smith Award Nominations are Now Open Sustainable WA Meet…
September 2024 Grape Post Newsletter
In this issue… Feature: Register for LAEP! Advocacy FY 2025 Legislative Update House Bill 2204 Emergency Liquor Permit Rulemaking Stakeholder Feedback Sessions Education & Events Washington Winegrowers export to B.C. Come Over October Save the date for WineVit® 2025 Become a WineVit® 2025 Exhibitor or Sponsor Sustainable WA Meet the Sustainable WA Grower: Patrick Rawn…
August 2024 Grape Post Newsletter
In this issue… Feature: LAEP Registration is open! Advocacy Federal Appropriations Update B.C. Canada Winegrape Shipment Export Update Education & Events Register for LAEP Today! West Coast Smoke Exposure Task Force Launches New Website Hub Be Confident, Be Compliant: TTB & WSLCB Webinar Wrap-Up Field Days: Optimizing and Use of Sprayers in the…
July 2024 Grape Post Newsletter
In this issue… FEATURE WA Winegrowers with Supply to Support Canadian Wineries Advocacy Farm Bill Update Federal Appropriations Update Liquor and Cannabis Board Policy Statement Emergency Alcohol Permit Education & Events Walter J. Clore Scholarship Recipient Field Days: Optimizing and Use of Sprayers in the Vineyard – August 6 Be Confident, Be Compliant…
June 2024 Grape Post Newsletter
In this issue… Advocacy Farm Bill 2024 Update Federal Appropriations Update Education & Events Eye Safety for Vineyard Workers Winery Cellar Leadership Graduation West Cost Smoke Exposure Task Force 2024 Smoke Summit Summary Upcoming Webinars and Events Sustainable WA Meet the Sustainable WA Grower: Doug Frost of Taggart Vineyard Farm Bill 2024 Update…
May 2024 Grape Post Newsletter
In this issue… Feature: Washington Winegrowers Association in D.C. Advocacy Federal Appropriations Update Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 (Farm Bill) Updates to the Winery General Permit for Washington State Education & Events Allen Shoup Memorial Fellowship Recipient Announced Washington State Wine Commission Grower Positions Appointed Washington Department of Ecology Glass Summit New…
April 2024 Grape Post Newsletter
In this issue… Feature: Washington Winegrowers are Headed to D.C. Advocacy Upcoming: Glass Packaging, Reduction, Reuse, and Recycling Meeting What is the Corporate Transparency Act? Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) – Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process Winery Music Licensing: A Quick Rundown Education & Events Rolling with the Punches: Making Excellent Wine with the…
March 2024 Grape Post Newsletter
In this issue… Feature: Highlights from the 2024 Legislative Session State Advocacy Progress in Deer and Elk Crop Damage Mitigation Navigating the Climate Commitment Act Legislative Changes to Ag Overtime DUI Threshold Remains Unchanged Autonomous Vehicles in Agriculture New Smoke and Heat Exposure Labor Rules in Effect Insights on TTB’s Nutritional Labeling Discussions Federal Advocacy…
January 2024 Grape Post Newsletter
Executive Director’s Note We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our members. Your dedication and support are instrumental, and your commitment propels our mission and enables continued accomplishments for the Washington Winegrowers Association. Thank you for supporting Washington Winegrowers Association in 2023. You empower Winegrowers to advocate and influence state and federal policy of relevance…