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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

Kathleen Willcox and Robin Shreeves 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

New York Wine & Grape Foundation Celebrates Winners of the 2026 New York Wine Classic 

New York Wine & Grape Foundation August 10, 2026

Ryan William Vineyard Earns Governor’s Cup for 2025 Pinot Blanc; Weis Vineyards Named Winery of the Year for Third Consecutive Year Winners of the 2026 New York Wine Classic were announced tonight during a live virtual Awards Ceremony hosted by Wanda Mann, East Coast Editor of The SOMM Journal & Tasting Panel and founder of Wine With Wanda. Organized by the New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF), the New York Wine Classic is the state’s premier wine competition, celebrating its

Reminder of Upcoming Due Date to Submit Application for New York’s Agricultural ResiliencyAgainst Tariffs Program

Anthony G. Sandonato August 7, 2026

As a reminder, the due date for submitting an application for New York’s Agricultural Resiliency Against Tariffs Program is August 18, 2026. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the $30 million Agricultural Resiliency Against Tariffs Program, designed to provide direct financial assistance to New York State agricultural producers impacted by federal tariff policies. Eligible agricultural producers may qualify for grant funding ranging from $1,000 to $25,000. Applications are now being accepted, but the deadline to apply is