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 […]
Who: A gathering of regional winery and vineyard associations, engaged grower and vintner leaders, and others committed to the sustainability of their local vineyards, wineries and regions. What: Learn some of the driving forces behind the increasing interest in sustainable winegrowing. Be inspired with new ideas on how to bring sustainability education and outreach to your region’s […]
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 […]
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 […]
In the second installment of the Grower Series, this online session will focus on New York wine producers’ commitment to sustainability. Esther Mobley, Wine Critic for the San Francisco Chronicle, will lead the discussion with notable winemakers and vineyard managers, covering how they are practicing sustainability, from farming to winery and business practices – both as individual […]
Join Chris Serra, a leading expert in sustainable winegrowing certification, as we workshop a selection of new objectives introduced in the VineBalance 2022 update. Growers are invited to practice scoring their vineyard operations anonymously and ask questions as we move through key action items in the Ecosystem Health, Climate Resiliency, and Social Equity chapters of the […]
Join Chris Serra, a leading expert in sustainable winegrowing certification, as we workshop a selection of new objectives introduced in the VineBalance 2022 update. Growers are invited to practice scoring their vineyard operations anonymously and ask questions as we move through key action items in the Ecosystem Health, Climate Resiliency, and Social Equity chapters of the […]
Join Chris Serra, a leading expert in sustainable winegrowing certification, as we workshop a selection of new objectives introduced in the VineBalance 2022 update. Growers are invited to practice scoring their vineyard operations anonymously and ask questions as we move through key action items in the Ecosystem Health, Climate Resiliency, and Social Equity chapters of the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
B.E.V. NY is New York's annual conference for the grape and wine industry, combining the resources of the New York Wine & Grape Foundation, Cornell's Extension Enology Lab, and the Finger Lakes Grape Program. The conference invites academic and industry experts to present information that addresses important issues for the industry, and to do so […]
Weather is becoming increasingly unpredictable and volatile which is exposing growers to risks from all directions. This year’s late May freeze event has left the industry stunned and wondering what's next. This webinar led by Crop Growers LLP will discuss how crop insurance policies respond to losses and what steps farmers need to take to […]
Join us on Thu Jun 15 2023 at 1:00 PM EDT for our online Environmental Results Program for Wineries: Water & Wastewater webinar. Learn about the latest strategies and best practices for wineries to manage water use and wastewater discharge in an environmentally responsible and sustainable way. Our expert panel will share insights on how […]
Online Environmental Results Program for Wineries: Energy and Waste Management webinar. Learn about the latest strategies and best practices for wineries to reduce energy use and better manage waste in an environmentally responsible and sustainable way. Our expert panel will share insights on how to reduce energy use, and manage winery waste. Don’t miss this […]
Packaging is the element that contributes to the carbon footprint of wine, and the way through which wine production impacts the environment the most. We will explore the various components of primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging. Challenges and opportunities exist in every sector and differ depending on region, consortium requirements, monetary resources, and winery size. By understanding the issues related to each material, we can take targeted actions to […]
In a multifunctional agricultural system, that has characterized our viticulture for centuries, biodiversity provides important ecological services that underpin vineyard health, productivity, quality and resilience. In the last decades, vineyard expansion and intensification are compromising the diversity and abundance of service-providing organisms, due to landscape homogenization, loss of key structures such as stone walls and […]
In this Climate Talk we will debate the why and the how of internalizing climate change in wine businesses: Where do you start? How does this materialize into a balance sheet? What are the fundamental changes this decision will bring into the modus operandi of the business? What barriers may one encounter? What opportunities arise […]
The water footprint (WF) of a product is an indicator of the consumption methods affecting water resources along wine’s life cycle. Today, there is global recognition that water scarcity is a major global challenge. As such, the evaluation of the WF of agro-industrial products is key, as they are widely known as having a significant […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us for an engaging and educational training session dedicated to sustainable practices in wine production. This webinar is designed to educate and empower staff with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement and promote eco-friendly practices throughout winery operations and turn them into profitable sales. This training is open to all staff members, from […]
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 […]
Tuesday, December 10 · 10 - 11am EST The New York Sustainable Winegrowing Program will be entering its third year of certification in 2025. We are excited to continue growing this program through the addition of new vineyards and support for existing participants. This webinar will cover the requirements to be certified and maintain certification in 2025 along with […]
Location: 67 Wine 179 Columbus Ave. New York, NY 10023 Date: Tuesday, February 25 Time: 4:30 – 7:00 PM Join Wine Educator May Matta-Aliah, DipWSET, to discover a range of New York wines made from grapes grown in certified sustainable vineyards. Wines that will be available for tasting: Hermann J. Wiemer Extra Brut Methode Champenoise Sparkling Riesling Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery Dry […]
Location: Pinch Chinese 177 Prince St. New York, NY 10012 Date: Tuesday, February 25 Time: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Join Wine Director Miguel de Leon and Beverage Manager Adrienne Cooper for a unique New York Wines: Sustainability Week Flight Night. A flight of three wines will be served alongside an offering of the restaurant’s signature dumplings at a discounted price. Guests are welcome to […]
Off The Record at The Spaniard 190 West 4th St. New York, NY 10014 Date: Tuesday, February 25 Time: 7:00 – 11:00 PM Join Wine Educator and Consultant Nicole Muscari, DipWSET, and Chef Russell Ashton for a five-course dinner and pairings of select New York wines. New York wine producers will also be in attendance to discuss the wines and the New York Sustainability […]
Location: Union Square Wines 140 Fourth Avenue New York, NY 10003 Date: Wednesday, February 26 Time: 5:00 – 8:00 PM Join Wine Educator May Matta-Aliah, DipWSET, to discover a range of New York wines made from grapes grown in certified sustainable vineyards. Wines that will be available for tasting: Anthony Road Wine Company Dry Riesling 2022 Hermann J. Wiemer Blaufrankisch […]
Location: Astor Wines & Spirits 399 Lafayette St. (at East 4th St.) New York, NY 10003 Date: Thursday, February 27 Time: 5:00 – 8:00 PM Join Wine Educator May Matta-Aliah, DipWSET, to discover a range of New York wines made from grapes grown in certified sustainable vineyards. Wines that will be available for tasting: Boundary Breaks Cabernet Franc 2022 Keuka Lake Vineyards Dry Riesling […]
Location: Cora 20 Cornelia St. New York, NY 10014 Date: Thursday, February 27 Time: 5:30 – 11:00 PM New American wine bar Cora — noted as one of NYC’s “Most Exciting Fall Openings” by The Infatuation — hosts a one-night dinner for New York Wines Sustainability Week with a specially curated by-the-glass list. Join representatives from the wineries to discuss the wines and explore the New York Sustainability Winegrowing […]
Location: Flatiron Wines & Spirits 873 Broadway New York, NY 10003 Date: Saturday, March 1 Time: 2:00 - 4:00 PM Join Wine Educator May Matta-Aliah, DipWSET, to discover a range of New York wines made from grapes grown in certified sustainable vineyards. Wines that will be available for tasting: Ravines Wines Cellars Gewurztraminer 2021 Whitecliff Hudson River Cabernet […]
Location: Bowery & Vine 269 Bowery New York, NY 10002 Date: Saturday, March 1 Time: 5:30 - 8:30 PM Join Wine Educator May Matta-Aliah, DipWSET, to discover a range of New York wines made from grapes grown in certified sustainable vineyards. Wines that will be available for tasting: Dr Konstantin Frank Dry Riesling 2022 Ravines Wines Cellars Pinot Noir (Geneva) 2019 […]
Location: Pinch Chinese 177 Prince St. New York, NY 10012 Date: Sunday, March 2 Time: 12:00 – 5:00 PM Building on the momentum of Flight Night, this ticketed consumer event invites guests to discover more New York’s Sustainable Winegrowing through delicious dumpling and wine pairings in a relaxed, walk-around setting at Pinch Chinese. The Pinch team will prepare a range of […]
