We invite you to join Sam Filler, members of our board of directors, and special guests - perhaps with a glass of your favorite New York wine - for an informal but informational online chat each month. If there is a silver lining as a result of recent events, it is that many of us […]
A comprehensive look at the benefits of the NYWGF program, including information from successful exporters. Have you ever wondered how some New York wineries are selling their products successfully in international markets and garnering worldwide press? Much of the behind the scenes work is done by the New York Wine & Grape Foundation's Export Program. […]
On July 23rd, we invite you to join Sam Filler, Executive Director, and Charlie Marshall, Board President - perhaps with a glass of your favorite New York wine - to learn more and ask your questions about the changes coming to membership. Thursday, June 23rd, 2020 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Times have changed, […]
We invite you to join Sam Filler, members of our board of directors, and special guests - perhaps with a glass of your favorite New York wine - for an informal but informational online chat each month. If there is a silver lining as a result of recent events, it is that many of us […]
Join the New York Wine & Grape Foundation and the Wine Industry Sales Education (WISE) Academy for a special Community Forum Series designed to help New York wineries optimize the guest experience as they grapple with different, and ever-changing COVID-related challenges. Things are constantly evolving, and we want to quickly share what we are learning […]
Join the New York Wine & Grape Foundation and the Wine Industry Sales Education (WISE) Academy for a special Community Forum Series designed to help New York wineries optimize the guest experience as they grapple with different, and ever-changing COVID-related challenges. Things are constantly evolving, and we want to quickly share what we are learning […]
Join the New York Wine & Grape Foundation and the Wine Industry Sales Education (WISE) Academy for a special Community Forum Series designed to help New York wineries optimize the guest experience as they grapple with different, and ever-changing COVID-related challenges. Things are constantly evolving, and we want to quickly share what we are learning […]
Join us for a sneak peek at our new marketing plan and an update on how the new membership model and virtual seminars are progressing. About this Event Join us in October for a sneak peek at our new marketing plan and an update on how the new membership benefits and virtual seminars are progressing. […]
Learn how to access low interest loans specifically designed to help businesses reopen for business after the Covid-19 shutdown. About this Event This webinar will present information on acquiring capital for small businesses trying to recover from the COVID-19 and information for small agribusinesses looking for capital to expand. The New York Forward loan fund can offer […]
Join us in January for update on new Grower Membership Tiers and the benefits provided within each. We will also talk about NYWGF's new marketing campaign roll-out plan. This is a great opportunity to share your ideas on how we can best shine a spotlight on New York's growers.
Meet new Business Partner, Economy Products & Solutions, and learn more about the services they provide to the industry. About this Event Economy Products & Solutions has been serving the Finger Lakes Region for several years providing packaging and shipping supplies for various Wine Clubs. They look forward to growing relationships with other New York […]
Learn about the benefits and responsibilities for wineries participating in Tier 3 Membership. A detailed overview of BuyNewYorkWines.com About this Event New York Wine & Grape Foundation Tier 3 Members have the benefit of being featured in our Virtual Seminar series staring in late April. Our “New York Wines Online” program will host two events monthly, and we want to help […]
A presentation by Dr. Brenda Ekwurzel, Director of Climate Science at the Climate & Energy Program at the Union of Concerned Scientists How is climate change affecting us today and over our lifetime? These are important questions for the wine community ask. Climate change has the potential to impact everyone in the wine supply chain […]
Learn more about the platform where over 90,000+ on- and off-premise retail buyers search, discover, and place orders. About this Event This session will cover the ways in which self-distributing New York wineries can leverage SevenFifty’s trade database and marketplace to reach the nation’s largest trade audience of retail buyers and distributor partners. You’ll learn […]
Meet the capacity building partners who are providing education, tools, and consulting services to our members this year. The membership year is about to launch on April 1st. Do you know about our new capacity building programs that benefit members? Capacity building is not just about your ability to do business now, it is about […]
All are welcome to this spotlight on new NWYGF Business Partner Tonnellerie Berger & Fils. About this Event Join Tiffany Eicholz, Business Development Manager, as she gives an overview of the new “phygital” (physical + digital) tasting process from Tonnellerie Berger & Fils. Thanks to this innovative process launched in March 2021, Tonnellerie Berger & […]
Will New York Wine Tourism be the "Comeback Kid?" Preparing for upcoming tourism season and lessons learned during the pandemic year. For many wineries the 2020 Summer and Fall tourism season was the best they've ever seen. Was this Covid-related “blip” on the radar just that - a one time occurrence? How are wineries, and […]
The New York Wine and Grape Foundation seeks a consultant to update VineBalance as the basis for a new sustainability certification program for the New York grape and wine industry. To support this process, we will be holding an online information session on June 16, 2021 at 1pm/EDT. Click Here to Register Background: NYWGF is […]
Join us for a discussion about the lessons learned from the exciting Lodi “Modern Farmer Series” and how we can use them in New York. About this event One of the most popular sessions at this year's B.E.V. NY conference was “Telling Your Grower Story,” brought to you directly by Lodi Winegrower’s Dr. Stephanie Bolton. Today we welcome […]
Have you ever wondered how some New York wineries are selling their products successfully in international markets and garnering worldwide press? Much of the behind the scenes work is done by the New York Wine & Grape Foundation's Export Program. Through a grant from the USDA's Foreign Agriculture Service (FAS) and the Market Access Program […]
Our Western Europe team at Think Drink Global had a great first year as our in-market representatives! Join us of TDG's overview of the European markets we're active in and what the opportunities are for each (on-trade / off-trade and what wines sell well). The UK, France, Germany, and Scandinavia will be covered. They will […]
Our Canada in-market representatives, Robert Ketchin & Melissa Stunden, will provide an overview of the Canada market covering topics such as COVID-19 impacts on wines sales and marketing tactics, US/Canada trade relations, how wines are sold in Canada & our partnership with the Liquor Control Board of Ontario, opportunities for US and NY wines specifically […]
Join us in welcoming our newest in-market representatives from the Asahi Agency based in Tokyo. The Asahi Agency will provide an overview of the Japanese market and introduce their expert Team including wine specialist & educator Takenori Beppu, J.S.A. Sommelier, WSET Level3 Advanced. Akiko Kurose, our lead strategic partner at Asahi Agency, will talk about […]
Our Asia-Pacific in-market representative, Matthew McFetridge, will provide an overview on the China, Hong Kong, South Korea, and Vietnam markets. Matthew will talk about the wine landscape in each market, what wines sell well, and discuss market-specific opportunities and challenges. Join us by clicking the Register button below! Click Here to Register
Join us for this Business Partner Spotlight on Waterloo Container. About this event Get more bang for your buck (and your brand) with small upgrades and changes to your packaging that can drive DTC sales in a BIG way! In this presentation, Waterloo Container will offer helpful hints and recommendations for more effective customization, working […]
Terraview provides a cloud-based platform that combines viticulture knowledge with machine learning and artificial intelligence. About this event Join PhillIp Garrison, Terraview's Regional Manager for North and South America, for an overview of this cloud-based platform that combines viticulture knowledge with machine learning and artificial intelligence to produce a self-learning, easy-to-use and intuitive operating system, exclusive for […]
SevenFifty is an online marketplace and communications platform that helps producers and buyers connect in a modern world. About this event Is your winery listed on SevenFifty.com? If so, it is time to make sure your company, and your wine, is presented in the best light possible. New York wineries are invited to take a […]
All New York wineries and growers are invited to join us for this real-time update on the Spotted Lanternfly population in New York State and the multi-agency efforts to slow the spread. This event will focus on information for the grape industry and ways in which we can all contribute to managing this new invasive […]
Join Business Partner, Nelnet Renewable Energy to learn 9 reasons why Community Solar is good for your business and your bank account. About this event The energy footprint of our industry is considerable, with growing operations, and production responsible for a substantial portion of the country’s total energy consumption. Renewable energy like community solar has […]
All you need to know about joining the New York Wine & Grape Foundation as a winery or grape grower. Much has changed in the NYWGF Membership program over the last few years, and we know it is hard to keep up with it all! We are pleased to bring you these quarterly Membership Orientations […]
Sponsored by Waterloo Container and Vinventions Today’s modern closures allow a winemaker to control the maceration of their wine in the bottle after bottling. The trick is knowing exactly what can be controlled by the closure. Join our presenters as they examine the process of bottling and the shelf-life expectations for various closures. This session […]
Would your winery like to explore sales opportunities outside the USA? Discover the programs and services available to your company through Global NY. From market research, partner search and grants to support your marketing and product certification products, New York State Economic Development can help point you in the right direction. Learn about products and […]
Wine Folly is developing a digital guide to the wines of New York, and you have the opportunity to be part of it. About this event Be part of Wine Folly’s next wine Region Guide! Wine Folly is developing a digital guide to the wines of New York, and you have the opportunity to be part […]
Our Western Europe team at Think Drink Global has had a very successful few years in the face of great challenges. We are proud to welcome them back to steward 2022-2023 New York Wines programming in target markets within Western Europe. Join us for TDG’s overview and an update on opportunities (on-trade / off-trade) and what wines […]
Join us in welcoming a.m.c.c., NYWGF’s newest market representatives based in Toronto. Founders Andrea Backstrom and Melissa Stunden will be on hand to provide a comprehensive overview of the Ontario and Quebec markets, where much of New York wines activities will focus in 2022-2023. Melissa and Andrea have broad knowledge across all provincial markets, along with diverse […]
After an exciting and productive first year of activities in Japan, we are pleased to welcome back the Asahi Agency for an update on the market, and details about what is next on the agenda for the New York Wines Export Program! You are invited to come meet this expert team, including wine specialist & educator Takenori […]
Welcome back to our partner FLX International, led by native New Yorker Matthew McFetridge. As pandemic impacts continued to affect in-person programming over the course of last program year, many New York wines activities transitioned online with resounding success - thanks to FLX International’s effort. We invite you to join us for an overview of the […]
Ekos, a new Business Partner member, will discuss how winery software can support your company. About this event Running a winery involves a lot of moving pieces. Are you still trying to track it all in spreadsheets, notebooks, or with a limited software solution? If you want to keep your finger on the pulse of […]
Join us as we discuss the vineyard certification program in more detail including how to get certified and the benefits of certification. Applications for the 2023 New York Sustainable Vineyard Certification are now open. The New York Sustainable Winegrowing Vineyard Certification is a voluntary third-party certification that ensures vineyards operate under best management practices to […]
Keep your talent & explore varied labor pools. This program will discuss benefits such as: Shared Work saves labor costs when seasonality affects the winery & vineyard that impacts your business Easily adjust and customize schedules to retain talented staff for the work available Softens any supply chain, seasonal adjustment or decreased demand issue No […]
Join us as we discuss the why's & how-tos of vineyard agrichemical handling facilities - a critical part of sustainable vineyard farming. Agrichemical Handling Facilities are a critical part of sustainable vineyard farming in NYS. Large quantities of pesticides are stored, mixed, and field applied on an annual basis. Surface and groundwater can both be […]
Join us as Business Partner Four Points Inc. introduces a Wellness Program that provides resources for both employees and employers. Employers enjoy an immediate cashflow increase, through an average reduction in FICA tax contributions of $540 annually per employee. Employees enjoy an average of $1800 annually that they can use towards the purchase of wellness […]
This first portion of this presentation will look at the concerns with pesticide drift in vineyards, when it may be a problem, and ways to mitigate it. Mitigation options we’ll discuss include spraying practices to reduce drift, drift management requirements on pesticide labels, and equipment set-up and selection. The second portion of the program will […]
The MyEfficientVineyard (MyEV) software tool is a free web-based platform to help growers visualize and manage spatial information in their operations. Managers can build their farm, create blocks, and process sub-block spatial data for customized management decisions. We are starting a new collaboration with the NYWGF to build functions in MyEV to interactively track and […]
Join us as Business Partner Works Design Group provide information for wineries on grants currently available through New York State Electric & Gas and National Grid 50% off brand enhancement, product expansion, marketing projects, and more! Manufacturers can receive a refund up to $15k for growth initiatives targeted to expand facility utilization. The team will outline this […]
Join us to learn more about the Finger Lakes International Wine & Spirits Competition (FLIWC). An informational session to educate wineries on the benefits of entering the FLIWC and how to enter. The session will focus on the purpose and cause behind the competition -- Camp Good Days, a nonprofit dedicated to enriching the lives […]
Eric Graham, Field Technical Service expert from Amcor will present an overview of key application requirements and troubleshooting for screw cap closures. This discussion will include the basics of capping, common cap application issues, and the basics of torque testing. Eric will also take a look at the quality control measures applied to cap manufacture […]
Have you ever wondered how some New York wineries are selling their products successfully in international markets and garnering worldwide press? Much of the behind the scenes work is done by the New York Wine & Grape Foundation's Export Program. Through a grant from the USDA's Foreign Agriculture Service (FAS) and the Market Access Program (MAP), NYWGF […]
After an exciting and productive year of activities in Japan, we are pleased to welcome back the Asahi Agency for an update on the market, and details about what is next on the agenda for the New York Wines Export Program! You are invited to come meet this expert team, including wine specialist & educator Takenori Beppu, […]
Our Western Europe team at Think Drink Global has had a very successful few years in the face of great challenges. We are proud to welcome them back to steward 2023-2024 New York Wines programming in target markets within Western Europe. Join us for TDG’s overview and an update on opportunities (on-trade / off-trade) and what wines […]
Join us in welcoming a.m.c.c., NYWGF’s newest market representatives based in Toronto. Founders Andrea Backstrom and Melissa Stunden will be on hand to provide a comprehensive overview of the Ontario and Quebec markets, where much of New York wines activities will focus in 2023-2024. Melissa and Andrea have broad knowledge across all provincial markets, along with diverse […]
Welcome back to our partner FLX International, led by native New Yorker Matthew McFetridge. As pandemic impacts continued to affect in-person programming over the course of last program year, many New York wines activities transitioned online with resounding success - thanks to FLX International’s effort. We invite you to join us for an overview of the Hong […]
All current New York Sustainable Winegrowing program participants, and anyone interested in learning more, are invited to join NYWGF and Born Collective for a 90-minute overview of our new Certification Trustmark and additional marketing assets. Our team will also discuss a variety of 'use case' scenarios, general rules of use, and provide additional information about […]
NYWGF is proud to launch this comprehensive New York Wines Marketing Toolkit online, including a range of new assets, an updated Boldly, NY. logo, and all-new ‘New York Wines’ and ‘Sustainable Winegrowing’ logos. All interested wineries, growers, trade, media, and other partners are invited to learn more about the New York Wines Brand Expansion on […]
Join us as Lynn Sosnoskie, Assistant Professor, School of Integrative Plant Science Horticulture Section Cornell AgriTech, presents her research findings on Evaluating vision-guided spray technology for selective sucker control in grapes. Since its creation in 1985, the New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF) has sponsored an ambitious and comprehensive research program in close coordination […]
Join Debbie Aller, PhD, Extension Associate at Cornell University and program coordinator for the New York Soil Health Initiativeto learn more about biochar, the impacts observed in vineyards, and practical insights into its application in perennial systems. Biochar is a charcoal-like material produced from organic waste materials through a process called pyrolysis. It is a […]
Join Dr. Katie Gold, Assistant Professor of Grape Pathology, School of Integrative Plant Science, Plant Pathology and Plant-Microbe Biology Section, Cornell University, presents her research findings on Agrichemical Remote Sensing to Improve Sustainable Grape Disease Management. Since its creation in 1985, the New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF) has sponsored an ambitious and comprehensive […]
The New York Sustainable Winegrowing Program is Now Accepting Applications for 2024. All New York grape growers are welcome to join Justin Jackson, NYWGF Sustainability Program Manager, as he provides a comprehensive overview of the program's process. This will include the process of certifying your vineyard in 2024 and maintaining certification for those vineyards certified […]
It has been an incredible year since the New York Region Guide launched on Wine Folly! The world loves it, and they can't wait to learn more about you. We want to invite you to explore your New York Region Guide with Wine Folly in an exclusive live webinar! It's going to be a great […]
Join Jason Londo, Associate Professor, School of Integrative Plant Science Horticulture Section, Cornell AgriTech as he discusses his findings from tracking grapevine cold hardiness across New York in 2022-2023. Since its creation in 1985, the New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF) has sponsored an ambitious and comprehensive research program in close coordination with the […]
Join Bruce Reisch, Professor, School of Integrative Plant Science Horticulture Section Plant Breeding and Genetics Section Cornell AgriTech, as he presents an update on his continued research - Breeding and evaluation of new wine grape varieties with improved cold tolerance and disease resistance. Since its creation in 1985, the New York Wine & Grape Foundation […]
Join members of our Foundation staff to learn about all of your benefits and savings as a member! Join us on Tue Apr 16, 2024 at 09:00 AM EST for an exciting online event where we will dive into all the amazing perks and benefits that come with your NYWGF membership. Learn how to maximize your membership benefits, network with industry professionals, and take […]
Are you considering EV charging at your establishment but concerned about costs and complexities? EV programs support all aspects of a community — from your property to downtown retail and entertainment, to hotels, workplaces, and highway fast-charging. It’s estimated that 30% of drivers will be in EVs by 2030. As one of 6 Joint Utilities offering EV […]
We seek to promote tourism growth, but what are the desired outcomes? To unlock its potential as a force for positive change, we need a unified vision and proactive leadership. Tourism Stewardship is an approach that prioritizes responsible and sustainable tourism practices to minimize negative impacts on the environment, culture, and local communities. It involves […]
Starts on Tuesday, November 19 · 11am EST With recent legislation changes at both state and federal levels, small businesses are facing new mandates and opportunities related to employee retirement plans. From requirements to offer retirement benefits to tax credits that can help cover the costs, it can be challenging to navigate what these changes […]
The 2024 New York Vineyard Report provides detailed information on bearing acreage, grape varieties by AVA and region, as well as classifications by origin (vinifera, American, hybrid) and color.
