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New York Sustainable Winegrowing Program Expands Statewide, Welcoming 26 New Certified Vineyards and Wineries 

New York Wine & Grape Foundation October 9, 2026

The New York Wine & Grape Foundation unites the state’s two major sustainability certification programs under one banner for the first time The New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF) announced today the addition of 26 vineyards and wineries to the New York Sustainable Winegrowing (NYSW) Program for 2026, the largest single-year expansion in the program’s history. This growth is anchored by a landmark transition: the NYSW Program has assumed management responsibility for the Long

This Come Over October, Bring New York Wines to the Table

New York Wine & Grape Foundation October 1, 2026

From a quiet night in to a full-blown dinner party, New York wines are made for the moments we share. Some of the best nights don’t need a reason. But if you’re looking for one, October has it covered.  Come Over October is a national campaign with one simple ask: invite people over, open a bottle of wine, and make time for each other. It can be as big or as small as you want.

Come Over October Is Back: Here’s How to Take Part

New York Wine & Grape Foundation September 25, 2026

Harvest is underway across New York, and October brings a ready-made reason to invite customers back to the table. Come Over October (COO), the national campaign encouraging people to gather with friends and family over a bottle of wine, returns this month. New research shows it gives wineries a practical way to drive visits, club engagement, and sales. The New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF) is supporting COO again this year and encouraging wineries,

New York State Agritourism Conference to Bring Industry Leaders Together in Geneva This November

New York Wine & Grape Foundation September 23, 2026

Farmers, tourism professionals, educators, and community leaders from across New York State are invited to attend the New York State Agritourism Conference on Wednesday, November 4, and Thursday, November 5, in Geneva, New York. Hosted by the Cornell Cooperative Extension Agritourism Program Work Team, the two-day conference will provide valuable educational opportunities, networking, and practical tools for individuals interested in developing, strengthening, or expanding agritourism enterprises. The conference will feature two educational tracks, more than

Wine Drinkers Want Transparency in Sustainability and New York is Happy to Oblige

Kathleen Willcox and Robin Shreeves September 18, 2026

For New York wineries, sustainability is more than a buzzword or marketing term. It’s a practice embraced throughout the state, with grape growers and wineries planning their next sustainability goal almost immediately after the last one has been implemented. Many take an extra step: not only do they do the work in the vineyards and wine cellar to increase sustainability, but they also complete the paperwork required to become New York Sustainable Wine Growing certified. 

New York Wine & Grape Foundation Seeks Industry Feedback on 2027-2028 Research Priorities 

New York Wine & Grape Foundation September 14, 2026

Grower and winemaker feedback will help inform NYWGF’s research funding priorities for next year The New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF) is calling on grape growers, winemakers, and industry partners across the state to help shape the future of research that drives innovation, sustainability, and evolution in New York’s wine and grape industry.  Each year, NYWGF’s Research Committee identifies priority research themes that address the industry’s most pressing challenges and emerging opportunities. These priorities