VASCM: CAWG Survey and Resources

[Mary Lindsay, Muns Vineyard]

I am forwarding a message from Bill Cooper, with the links he had 
provided in an earlier message:


Here 
<http://cawg.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=92&Itemid=89> 
are some benefits of CAWG membership and here 
<http://www.cawg.org/images/stories/pdf/2011growerapplication_pub_0001.pdf> 
<http://www.cawg.org/images/stories/pdf/2011growerapplication_pub_0001.pdf>is 
the membership form 
(http://www.cawg.org/images/stories/pdf/2011growerapplication_pub_0001.pdf)
 
Bill
 
Bill Cooper
Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards
22645 Garrod Rd
Saratoga, CA 95070
408.867.8440
www.cgv.com <http://www.cgv.com/>

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Currently on the CAWG Website:
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- Legislative Action Center: CAWG's Legislative Action Center gives you 
the power to affect the issues affecting growers. Get legislative alerts 
and contact the Legislature and Congress directly!
- Market Enforcement: Click on the CDFA link to make sure wineries you 
are contracting with are in compliance with CDFA regulations. 
http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/mkt/meb/
- Site Highlights: Glassy-winged Sharpshooter Info; Crush Reports and 
Acreage Surveys; etc.
- Projects on: Wildlife Habitat; Pest Management; Sustainable 
Winegrowing; Community Relations

and more

Benefits of Membership in CAWG:

*Advocacy*

Every day you face the challenges of nature, relying on experience and 
know-how to produce a crop that yields a profit. Do you have time to 
fight a hundred battles in Sacramento or Washington? Growers who belong 
to the California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) know that 
alone they can't begin to have an impact on all the state, national and 
international issues that affect their bottom line. As a group, however, 
CAWG provides a standard to rally congressional and legislative support 
for grape grower issues.

*Research*

Good decisions are based on solid information. As the business of 
growing winegrapes becomes increasingly competitive, survivors will be 
those who have the latest information; who know what's coming down the 
pike and can tap into a reliable source of data.

*Networking*

While proudly independent, CAWG members join together not only to 
increase their clout and take advantage of opportunities never available 
to an individual, but to share the company of like minded growers.

*Tools*

Tight budgets demand that you invest your membership dollars wisely. The 
CAWG board works to develop programs customized specifically to the 
needs of grape growers. From CAWG's exclusive buyers guide to insurance 
programs customized specifically to the needs of grape growers, the 
Association offers a range of exclusive programs to ensure your 
continued success.

*Discounts*

Membership in CAWG provides you with the opportunity to participate in a 
number of programs and events.  CAWG members receive a special 
discounted registration rate for the Unified Wine & Grape Symposium.  As 
well, you have the opportunity to work with our preferred insurance 
provider and receive discounts under their select programs.  Certain 
events and workshops are made available free or at steep membership 
discounts.  Membership in CAWG provides many opportunities - join today!