Posts by julie.grenfell
Save the Date:Â Â Understanding the Sustainable WA Prohibited and Watch Lists
Save the Date:  Understanding the Sustainable WA Prohibited and Watch Lists Winegrowers will be hosting a free educational webinar on July 15, 2026 focused on pesticide use within the Sustainable WA Winegrape Standard. The event will walk growers through how and why the Prohibited and Watch Lists were built, what the difference between the two lists means in practice, and how to navigate…
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From Wine Commission: Fellowship for Writers and Communicators Continues 3rd Year
From Wine Commission: Fellowship for Writers and Communicators Continues 3rd Year The 2026 Allen Shoup Memorial Fellowship for writers and communicators, now in its third year, will award up to two recipients with an immersive trip to Washington’s vineyards and wineries, along with a stipend. The Fellowship was established in memory of Allen Shoup, who passed away in 2022. Shoup played a pioneering role in…
Read MoreWest Coast Smoke Exposure Task Force is RecruitingÂ
West Coast Smoke Exposure Task Force is Recruiting The West Coast Smoke Exposure Task Force aims to develop and disseminate information relevant to industry groups, growers, and winemakers operating in California, Oregon, and Washington. The goal is to foster dialogue between the industry and researchers, speaking with a unified voice to advance research in this crucial area. By facilitating collaboration, establishing priorities, and setting goals, the…
Read MoreBe Heat Smart! Your Outdoor Heat Safety Program
Be Heat Smart! Your Outdoor Heat Safety Program Employers and workers need to prepare for hot temperatures through planning, training, and other measures. Workers unprepared for outdoor heat have an increased risk for heat-related illnesses including heat exhaustion and life-threatening heat stroke. Drinking enough water and taking preventative cool-down breaks in the shade can help…
Read MoreSustainable WA at 4th U.S. Sustainable Winegrowing Summit
Sustainable WA at 4th U.S. Sustainable Winegrowing Summit Winegrowers was proud to attend and sponsor the 4th U.S. Sustainable Winegrowing Summit, held May 6–7, 2026 in Walla Walla. The two-day event brought together growers, vintners, researchers, and sustainability program representatives from across the country for a wide-ranging conversation about the future of sustainable winegrowing. It was a fantastic…
Read MoreWineVit 2027 – Education Committee Gathers
WineVit 2027 – Education Committee Gathers Planning for WineVit 2027 is underway; the Education Committee recently held their first planning session and will continue to meet through the summer.  WineVit 2027 will look a little different, with 2-one day events: A January 2027 event will be held in the Prosser area with a grower-leaning focus A June 2027 event will be on the west…
Read MoreSustainable WA – 2025 Annual Report
Sustainable WA – 2025 Annual Report Review the 2025 Sustainable WA Annual Report. Categories Around the Industry Events Grape Post Full Issue Is Your Business in Compliance? News Noteworthy Partner Events Sustainability in WA Uncategorized Winegrowers Events Archives Archives Select Month July 2026 June 2026 May 2026 April 2026 March 2026 February 2026 January 2026…
Read MoreWSDA Pest Watch Webinar SurveyÂ
WSDA Pest Watch Webinar Survey The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) hosted a free webinar Pest Watch: Strategies for Specialty Crop Protection in March. Pest Watch presentations are available for view. Silent invader and Tree-of-heaven Learn how Washington is preparing for spotted lanternfly with survey efforts, ant eDNA collections, and alternate host plant studies. Follow these efforts with learning how…
Read MoreThe Grape Post – April 2026
The Grape Post – April 2026 Articles or Sections with *asterisks* are FREE for everyone to enjoy. Renew your membership today to gain access to ALL content and more! Noteworthy* Winegrowers Heads to DC The Washington Winegrowers Association, in partnership with the Washington Wine Institute, head to Washington DC in early May to represent the…
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