Transcript WAWGG: Issues in 2009

WAWGG:
A look into 2009
By Brenton Roy
Oasis Farms
and
Chairman, WAWGG
By Vicky Scharlau
Executive Director
WAWGG
Influence and advocate
for a positive environment to triple
the economic impact
and improve profitability
of the Washington
grape and wine industry
by 2020
“…watching out
for your
interests…”
Areas of activity:
 Leadership within the Industry
 Unity of the Industry
 Advocacy on behalf of the industry
 Education for the industry
 Research for the industry
 Marketing (grapes)
 Association specific/good governance
WAWGG 2009
 Advocacy
 State
 Federal
 Education
 Research
 Leadership
 Unity
 Association specific
 Marketing
BoardSet policy and direction for the
Association based on member input
and industry needs
Executive/Officers-
Address issues between board
meetings
Member ServicesAddress concerns of
current/potential members and
review potential benefits or services
for members
Research Consortium-
Identify and fund projects that
influence sustainability and address
short and long term needs of
industry
Winewise Working Group-
To provide input into the initial
needs of information for wineries to
become more sustainable
Vinewise Working Group-
To provide input on technical needs
of the Vinewise website and Guide
to Sustainability.
NW Foundation Block
Advisory GroupRepresent industry interests, advise
WSU on management, direction,
selections, distribution, testing,
policies, procedures, funding,
quarantine, program reviews.
Finance-
Recommendations on fiscal policy
and issues to be considered by the
board including investments.
Outreach and Technology
TransferProvide opportunities that keep
growers on the leading edge and
making informed decisions
…annual meeting, trade show,
summer tours, grower tours and
other special events.
Marketing & ProfitabilityStrive to optimize supply and demand.
-Grower involvement in public wine
events hosted by Commission and
Auction of Washington Wines
-Supply and demand working group
-Crop estimating working group
Leadership Council-
Influence industry focus and
direction to meet the needs of a
changing future.
Northwest
Viticulture
CouncilAddress regional needs and
interests by providing a grower
voice on important Congressional
and regulatory, as well as intraindustry, issues.
Advocacy-
Provide grower voice on important
legislative and regulatory, as well as
intra-industry, issues. Address
state governmental affairs plus
handle legislative tours, PAC funds,
lobbying.
Advocacy
 State
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Truth in labeling
Extend processor lien
Grower payments
WSU ag initiative
WSU V&E capital
budget request
 Federal
 Truth in labeling
 Foundation block
funding
 National Clean Plant
Network
 Research
State
 Truth in labeling bill
 Pattern Oregon’s 95%, most other countries
 Extension of processor lien bill
 Allow growers time during harvest
 Grower payments
 Paid late or non-pay
 WSU ag initiative support
 WSU V&E capital budget request
 Move request higher on list to finish V&E building
Federal
 Truth in labeling
 American appellation defined with %
 Foundation block funding
 Earmarks at risk, funding for operations
 National Clean Plant Network
 Prosser’s role and funding options
 Research
 Access, address priorities, WA needs
Research
National:
 National Grape & Wine Initiative (NGWI)
 Washington participation
 Farm Bill funding for grants
State:
 Research Task Force
 Implementation plan
 Funding and organization options
Education
 World-class Annual Meeting, Trade Show
 Workshops/Seminars with WSU
 Annual Summer Tour
 Pesticide Handling in Spanish
 Latino Ag Education Program
 Technology session like sprayer day
 Tailgates
 Follow-up from the Wine Industry Summit
“…watching out
for your
interests…”