Tag: CAWG
CAWG Advocates for Agricultural Guestworker Legislation
SACRAMENTO, June 26, 2018 – The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) today sent an action alert to its grower members urging them to contact...
CAWG Statement on Immigration Legislation
SACRAMENTO, June 21, 2018 – California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) President John Aguirre has issued the following statement:
“I am deeply disappointed by the apparent...
2018 CAWG Leader of the Year: Karissa Kruse
Karissa Kruse, Sonoma County Winegrowers
During the October 2017 wildfires, Sonoma County Winegrowers (SCW) President Karissa Kruse was a selfless and compassionate leader. She was on...
2018 CAWG Grower of the Year: Steve Schafer
Steve Schafer, Schafer Ranch and San Joaquin Wine Company
As a winegrape grower and vintner, Steve Schafer is deeply invested and involved in all aspects of...
CAWG Announces 2018 Awards of Excellence Recipients
SACRAMENTO, June 15, 2018 – The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) has selected Steve Schafer as the 2018 Grower of the Year and...
Third Annual CAWG Foundation Gala to Raise Funds for Student Scholarships
SACRAMENTO, March 28, 2018 – The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) Foundation will host its third annual CAWG Foundation Gala on April 4....
California Association of Winegrape Growers Statement on Tariffs
SACRAMENTO, March 23, 2018 – California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) President John Aguirre has issued the following statement:
“President Trump’s decision to address United States...
CAWG Elects New Board Officers and Members
Bill Berryhill Takes Reins as Chair
SACRAMENTO, Nov. 30, 2017 – The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) has announced the election of new officers...
CAWG Statement on Wine Country Wildfires
SACRAMENTO, October 10, 2017 – The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) is saddened by the loss of lives, structures and property due to wildfires...
Progress on Winegrape Exemption from FSMA’s Produce Safety Rule
SACRAMENTO, July 21, 2017 – The Senate Committee on Appropriations on July 20 approved a bill that funds the U.S. Department of Agriculture and...
Final Week to Register for 2017 CAWG Summer Conference in Napa...
SACRAMENTO, July 10, 2017 – The 2017 California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) Summer Conference is set for July 17-18 at the Silverado Resort...
Afternoon Brief, July 7
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Trending Story:
Are Hand-Picked Grapes Better Than Machine-Harvested?
Marketers love to affix the word "hand" to imply artisan craftmanship behind...
CAWG Statement on Pierce’s Disease Control Program Funding
SACRAMENTO, July 3, 2017 – The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) has issued the following statement:
Gov. Jerry Brown on June 27 signed the...
Afternoon Brief, June 20
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Trending Story:
No Simple Solutions for Sonoma’s Glut of Downtown Wine-Tasting Rooms
As summer heats up and more tourists come...
CAWG Seeks Winegrape Exemption from FDA’s Produce Safety Rule
SACRAMENTO, June 20, 2017 – The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) has requested the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) exempt winegrapes from...
