YOUR SOURCE FOR CAWG AND INDUSTRY NEWS. FOR CAWG MEMBERS ONLY. |
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Government Relations Report |
DRAFT COVID-19 PERMANENT REGULATION
At the meeting, several labor representatives pushed for the addition of paid leave for employees, regardless of vaccination status or how the employee contracted COVID. Additionally, groups like CAWG raised concerns that this regulation would be in effect for two years without regard to the COVID landscape in that two-year period. We all hope COVID will be behind us sooner rather than later. View a video of the meeting here.
The current ETS will likely be amended and readopted in December, and a permanent regulation would take effect in April 2022. However, the details won’t come together for a few months.
GOVERNMENT ARTICLES
Fisher Phillips, Sept. 29
Cal Chamber, Sept. 28
Newsom this week signed AB 73 into law.
Monterey Herald, Sept. 28
Press release, Sept. 24
Monterey County Vintners & Growers Association, Sept. 28
Press release, Sept. 23
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In Memoriam: Jean-Mari Peltier |
It is with sadness we report the passing of our friend and Pierce’s Disease Advisory Task Force member Jean-Mari Peltier, who passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sept. 24 after fighting a long illness. Her distinguished career involved serving as president of the National Grape & Wine Initiative (2008-2015), manager of the consolidated Central Valley Table Grape Pest & Disease Control District, and president and CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives (2004-2008).
CAWG greatly appreciates her career of service to our industry and extends our deepest sympathies to her family and loved ones. She will be missed and remembered.
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SVB Annual State of the Wine Industry Survey |
Silicon Valley Bank's wine industry survey is now open. The survey – which should take about 15 minutes to complete – is conducted to provide industry metrics, status updates and trends in the wine industry. All respondents who fully complete and submit the survey online will receive gratis survey results to include anonymized detailed responses, summary analysis and more than 50 charts which can be used by wineries to benchmark their own performance.
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CSWA Launches Monthly Newsletter |
The California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance has a new monthly resource: Sustainable Winegrowing Highlights Newsletter, which features sustainable winegrowing and winemaking-related events, news and resources.
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Celebrate California Farmer & Farmworker Month |
October is California Farmer and Farmworker Month, which pays tribute to the state’s ag community. Include “It’s California Farmer and Farmworker Month” and #CAGROWN in your social media posts.
CAWG, Wine Institute and the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance will issue a joint press release next week.
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California State Board of Food and Agriculture Meeting |
WHEN: Oct. 5 / 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
TOPICS: The board will celebrate California Farmer and Farmworker Month and hear updates on federal and state disaster assistance programs related to drought and wildfires. Several ag industry representatives are scheduled to speak.
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Nominations Open for Rich Smith Award |
The Rich Smith Distinguished Service Award recognizes an individual who has made major contributions to the American grape and wine industry and research, while emulating Smith’s defining traits of passion, commitment and collaboration. It is co-sponsored by Winegrape Growers of America, National Grape Research Alliance and WineAmerica. Nominations are due Oct. 29, 2021. The recipient will be honored at the WGA Leadership Luncheon in Sacramento on Jan. 26, 2022.
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CAWG / CAWG PAC / CAWG FOUNDATION |
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Mark Your Calendar and Please Join Us! |
WHEN: Nov. 11 / 11–11:45 a.m.
Tune in to hear from CAWG President John Aguirre and CAWG Chairman Mike Testa on the association’s recent successes and priorities heading into 2022.
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Advocacy is a top priority for CAWG – and a strong political action committee (PAC) is essential to our successes. In short, we need to help elect lawmakers who understand our industry and how pending legislation in Sacramento affects growers all over the state.
CAWG PAC raises funds to support the election of candidates who recognize and understand the significant contributions of California’s winegrape industry. We can only do this important work with the support of growers, associate members and friends.
Please consider making a contribution to the CAWG PAC (click here). Donations are capped at $8,100 per calendar year and are not tax deductible.
From all of us at CAWG, thank you in advance for your support of CAWG PAC. It is greatly appreciated and will further our efforts in Sacramento.
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Your Chance to Win a 4x4 Gator! |
Support the CAWG Foundation! Buy a raffle ticket for a chance to win an awesome John Deere 4x4 Gator.
NEW DETAILS: Tickets ($100 each) can now be purchased online (click here). Also, the drawing has been moved from Nov. 11 to Jan. 26, 2022 during the CAWG Grower & Leader of the Year Award reception at Unified. Thank you to the sponsors and those who purchase tickets!
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With over 30 harvests, the G3 Ag Team has deep experience in winegrape hauling. Our operational expertise and agile planning combine to provide responsive service for wineries and grape growers large and small. Click on image or here to view video.
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PPIC Water Reports and Policy Briefs |
- Groundwater and Urban Growth in the San Joaquin Valley
- Improving California’s Water Market
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California Department of Water Resources, Sept. 29
ACWA, Sept. 22
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Providing the very best California crop insurance services. |
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Stanislaus County
The total value of winegrapes was $35.6 million in 2020, down from $40.7 million in 2019. Red varieties: 5,183 harvested acres (5,651 in 2019); 48,800 tons (52,700 in 2019); $22.4 million value ($27.4 million in 2019). White varieties: 3,314 harvested acres (3,575 in 2019); 31,900 tons (31,900 in 2019) and $13.2 million value ($13.3 million in 2019).
Kern County
Grapes (all) moved from No. 2 to No. 1 in 2020 (above citrus and almonds), with a total value of $1.45 billion, up slightly from $1.43 billion in 2019. Production statistics for winegrapes: 25,200 bearing acreage (28,500 in 2019); 190,300 tons (241,000 in 2019); $59.7 million total value ($57.6 million in 2019).
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Unified is Back In Person! Registration and Housing Open Oct. 19 |
Jan. 25-27, 2022 (exhibits Jan. 26-27)
SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, Sacramento
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UC Davis Winter Grape Day 101 |
WHEN: Nov. 10 / 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
WHERE: In-person or online
ABOUT: The event will help attendees gain knowledge to be prepared for the upcoming season, featuring topics related to plant protection, water relations and management, soil fertility and mineral nutrition, soil health and alley management, and heat wave mitigation.
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Sept. 30 issue
KQED, Sept. 30
Article looks at modern vineyard where satellites, AI and robotics all work toward more sustainable viticulture.
Wine Industry Advisor, Sept. 30
Wine Business, Sept. 29
Sept. 27
March was to protest Newsom’s veto of AB 616.
Sacramento Bee, Sept. 24
Projects are done in three stages – measuring, modeling and managing.
Western Farm Press, Sept. 23
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OCTOBER
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11 / CAWG Board of Directors Meeting & Outgoing Chair Dinner – Santa Barbara
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