Massachusetts has become the 41st state to allow for direct wine shipments from in-state and out of state wineries. The 2014 budget bill, which approves the appropriations for Fiscal Year 2015, was signed into law by the governor. The direct shipping language was included in this bill, which will go into effect on January 1, … Read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Michael Kaiser Director of Public Affairs 202-223-5172 mkaiser@wineamerica.org May 22, 2014 WineAmerica Board Meeting Brings New Leadership and New Direction Washington, DC – WineAmerica, the National Association of American Wineries, took part in the annual National Wine and Grape Policy Conference this week in Washington, DC. Held in conjunction with Winegrape … Read more
WineAmerica Has Moved Our new address is: 818 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Suite. 1006, Washington, DC 20006 Please make any changes in your address book and/or account records. And if you’re in the neighborhood, stop on by! Best, WineAmerica Staff
WineAmerica Chairman Eddie O’Keefe has accepted the resignation of Executive Director Mark Chandler, effective May 15. Mr. Chandler had a one year contract with WineAmerica which expired in February, but stayed on a few extra months to conclude some important business matters. “While I look forward to some exciting new professional opportunities that have come forth, … Read more
via growingproduce.com. USDA has announced the availability of approximately $66 million in Specialty Crop Block Grants to state departments of agriculture for projects that help support specialty crop growers, including locally grown fruits and vegetables, through research, programs to increase demand, and more. Read more…