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New York’s Wine and Grape Industry Celebrated as Grape Day Returns to The Great New York State Fair

New York Wine & Grape Foundation August 26, 2026

New York Wine and Grape Foundation to Host Seminar Spotlighting 2026 New York Wine Classic Award Winners On Thursday, August 27, the Great New York State Fair will celebrate the return of Grape Day with new events and high-quality grape products that will be sampled and sold on the Fairgrounds. Grape Day will include fun-filled activities to educate fairgoers about the State’s superfruit and to promote New York’s wine and grape industry. State Agriculture Commissioner

Schumer Presses USDA to Help Western New York Grape Farms After Concord Grape Contracts Were Canceled, Urges Grape Juice Purchase for Food Assistance Programs

New York Wine & Grape Foundation August 25, 2026

Lake Erie Region Is Largest Grape Growing Area East Of Rocky Mountains – Supporting 2,000 Jobs – But Earlier This Year Major NY Grape Processor Abruptly Canceled Contracts With Western NY Farmers Schumer Explains USDA Has Authority To Purchase Excess Grapes For Domestic Food Assistance Programs & Help Keep Upstate Concord Grape Farmers Growing Schumer To USDA: Buy Juice And Boost Growers! As Western New York grape farmers are facing growing uncertainty – after their contracts for

Small Business Leaders to Address Supply Chain Challenges Facing Finger Lakes Craft Beverage Industry

New York Wine & Grape Foundation August 25, 2026

Schumer Says Tariff Costs, Shifting Consumer Trends, And Distribution Disruptions Threaten Upstate New York’s Craft Beverage Industry Senator Backs New York Wine & Grape Foundation’s $500,000 SBA Proposal To Strengthen Supply Chain Resilience Schumer: Support Upstate New York’s Craft Beverage Industry U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer earlier this week convened leaders from craft breweries, wineries, distilleries, and other industries at the Schuyler County Business Park to discuss the growing challenges facing the industry, including changing consumption

Taste NY Program at The Great New York State Fair Showcases Agriculture, Local Food and Beverages

New York Wine & Grape Foundation August 25, 2026

New York State Tasting Yard, Featuring New York’s Craft Beverages, Offers Expanded Selection of In-Person, Informational Seminars About Agricultural Industry Horticulture Building Offers One-Stop-Shop for Taste NY Offerings The Taste NY program is gearing up for another exciting year showcasing the best of New York State agriculture with local food and beverages being featured in the Horticulture Building at The Great New York State Fair, offering locally made products to fairgoers. The New York State

Celebrate New York Rosé During National Rosé Month, and All Year Round

New York Wine & Grape Foundation August 20, 2026

Image courtesy of Wölffer Estate Vineyard. Have you been taking advantage of National Rosé Month? The 31 days that celebrate pink wine has already begun. Not that it’s the only month to drink rosé, of course. The wine is enjoyed year-round, but it’s no secret that its consumption rises as the mercury does. It’s often associated with sipping by the pool, packing in picnic baskets, and watching a sunset from the porch.  But we all

The 26th Annual Finger Lakes International Wine & Spirits Competition Celebrates Another Year of Excellence

Finger Lakes International Wine & Spirits Competition August 15, 2026

The Finger Lakes International Wine & Spirits Competition (FLIWC) is proud to announce another highly successful year, celebrating its 26th year of raising vital funds for Camp Good Days, a cherished nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children, families, and adults impacted by cancer or sickle cell anemia. The FLIWC, an annual event renowned for showcasing the exceptional craftsmanship and diversity of wines and spirits globally, has cemented its reputation as one of the world’s largest