The NVG Industry Issues Committee continues to provide leadership on important industry issues. They focus on ensuring that NVG members’ interests are addressed on a variety of local and broader issues. Items currently on their roster include:
Land Use and Community Projects
Napa County Climate Action Plan
Ag Preserve Issues
Napa Valley Vine Trail Coalition
Mishewal Wappo Tribal Claims
Air Quality Resources
Labor
Farmworker Housing and the Napa County Housing Commission
Farm Labor Issues
Farmworker & Immigration Legislation
Immigration Studies Affecting Napa County
Conservation & Natural Resources
Napa River TMDL and Vineyard Waivers
Protection of the Napa River Watershed
Water Use & Conservation
Climate Change as it Relates to Farming in the Napa Valley
Napa County Groundwater Monitoring
Agricultural Operations
Best Practices for all Vineyard Operations
Frost & Heat Protection
Employee Training Needs
Disposal of Vineyard Materials
Pest, Disease & Plant Health
Napa Valley-Focused Research & Development
Pest & Disease Breaking News and Information Distribution
Ensuring Funding for Pest & Disease Programs
Support for Clean Plant Material in the Industry
INDUSTRY BOARDS & COMMITTEES
In addition to providing a wide range of educational programs and valuable services for members, Napa Valley Grapegrowers are represented on a multitude of industry and community organizations. These representatives work to ensure that the mission of the Napa Valley Grapegrowers and the voice of its members are fully represented throughout the industry and community.
Napa County Pest & Disease Control District Board
Larry Hyde, NVG Board of Directors & Hyde Vineyards
Larry Bettinelli, NVG Industry Issues Committee & Bettinelli Vineyard Management
Napa County Farmworker Housing Commission
Steve Moulds, NVG Board of Directors & Moulds Family Vineyard
Napa Valley Vine Trail Coalition
Jennifer Putnam, NVG Executive Director
Walt Brooks, NVG Member Services Committee & Brooks Family Vineyards
Bay Area Air Quality Management District
2012 representative TBA
Napa Groundwater Advisory Committee
Jim Verhey, Verhey Advisors & Ryan’s Vineyard
Tucker Catlin, Catlin Farm
Vineyard Waiver Stakeholder Advisory Group
Bill Hanna, Muir-Hanna Vineyards
Cameron Vawter, Dana Estate
California Association of Winegrape Growers
Bruce Phillips, NVG Past President & Vine Hill Ranch
Lee Hudson, NVG President 1990 & Hudson Vineyards
Land Trust of Napa County
Jennifer Putnam, NVG Executive Director
NVG members are encouraged to contact NVG Executive Director, Jennifer Putnam, or NVG Industry Issues Chair, Hal Huffsmith, with questions or comments regarding any industry issue.