Sustainability in WA

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…

Thank You to the Sustainable WA Technical Committee Behind strong association programs are often groups of dedicated people willing to roll up their sleeves and do the hard work of making it better. For Sustainable WA, one of those groups is the Technical Committee.  The Technical Committee is currently in the process of reviewing and updating the Sustainable WA Winegrape Standard for 2027. This is detailed, important work that…

Sustainable WA Kicks Off 2026 Registration with Informative Event  The 2026 Sustainable WA registration season got off to a strong start with an interactive event that brought together 20 growers from across Washington for an afternoon of education, connection, and community.  The event featured a lineup of presenters who covered everything growers need to know heading into…

Sustainable WA at Taste of Washington This month, the Sustainable WA team had the pleasure of attending Taste Washington in Seattle to promote the program.  With over 200 Washington wineries and 75 acclaimed restaurants under one roof, it was the perfect setting to connect with both wineries carrying Sustainable WA certified wine and the consumers…

Sustainable WA 2026 Registration is Open  Sustainable WA registration for the 2026 certification season is now open. Growers can sign up, renew, and access program materials through the online application portal at: https://sustainablewa.com/apply-today/.  2026 Certification Timeline:  March 1: Registration opens – First-time applicants complete the self-assessment. Returning growers review and update last year’s self-assessment.  May 15:…