MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Member Services & Promotional Discounts
- Discounted and complimentary admission to industry seminars addressing critical issues facing the Napa Valley winegrape industry: Sustainable Vineyard Practices, Organic Winegrowing Conference, Grower Series and Ahead of the Curve.
- Member discounts on services such as the Frost and Heat Alerts, GIS mapping, custom crush services, vineyard mapping, weekly weather forecast, grapevine testing, soil amendments, and much more.
- Complimentary participation in the Napa Winegrape Market bringing premium winegrape buyers and sellers together without any commissions or third party involvement.
- Complimentary copy of the annual Napa Valley Grape Growing Conditions Report depicting important climate data and providing a countywide overview of general growing conditions.
- Subscription to weekly Grower Bulletin and monthly Premium Grower Newsletters to keep members informed of new and upcoming programs, industry issues, and member services.
- Invitation to the Napa Valley Wine and Grape Expo for the premium winegrape grower and wine producer focused on specific vineyard practices as they relate to wine quality. And to the Napa Valley Viticultural Fair, the North Coast’s premier viticultural trade exhibit showcasing technology and products that continue to advance the quality of the region’s winegrapes. (The Expo is held every other year with the Vit Fair)
- Opportunity to showcase wines and pour at Harvest STOMP! and other NVG Events.
- Opportunity to get involved by participating on an NVG Committee: Member Services, Marketing & Promotion or Industry Issues.
Community Outreach Efforts
- Representation at the Harvest Press Conference which welcomes the press into the vineyard to discuss the upcoming harvest and highlight hot topics in the industry.
- Opportunity to participate in Afternoon in the Vineyards in which NVG partners with the Napa Valley Vintners and invites the community to spend an afternoon with local grapegrowers and vintners in the vineyard.
- Opportunity to participate in the Napa County Pruning Contest showcasing the art, skill, and speed of Napa Valley’s vineyard workers.
- Support for Leadership Napa Valley in which the NVG partners with other local agricultural organizations to host the agriculture component of Leadership Napa Valley.
- Discounted tickets to annual Harvest STOMP! where Napa Valley locals and wine enthusiasts celebrate the harvest season.
- Opportunity to contribute to the monthly Napa Valley Register Column where NVG members write about what’s happening in the vineyard in this new monthly column in the Napa newspaper of record.
- Support for community trail systems via the Napa Valley Vine Trail project.
Industry Issues
- Opportunity to participate in our Farmworker Education program including resources and training for all Napa vineyard workers and Spanish Brown Bag Discussions.
- Representation on the Napa Winegrape Pest and Disease Control District Board which provides funding for pest education, research, and prevention activities in Napa County.
- Representation on important industry issues ranging from agricultural preservation; sustainability programs and certification; California air quality; clean plant material; hillside erosion control; water use; labor; and other critical issues as they arise.
Marketing & Communications
- Promotion of Napa Valley vineyards through a dedicated public relations firm focused on marketing the superior quality of vineyards and best practices of Napa Valley
- Access to a “Members Only” section of our redesigned website offering discounted services, updated information on critical industry issues and the ability to manage your membership with on-line ease.
- Regular updates through Facebook and Twitter about what the NVG is doing and as well as interesting facts and news about grape growing, and the seasons of Napa Valley.
ASSOCIATE MEMBER BENEFITS
The Associate membership is designed for industry support or individuals who share in our philosophy and want to strengthen professional relationships with the wine industry.
- Discount on ad space in the Premium Grower Newsletter.
- Business listed with telephone number and website in the Premium Grower Newsletter and NVG website.
- Opportunity to offer members discounted services and be highlighted on NVG website.
- Priority notification to exhibit at the Napa Valley Viticultural Fair and Wine & Grape Expo tradeshows.
- Priority sponsorship opportunities at select NVG events.