Press Release

​On the eve of its 50th anniversary in 2025, the Napa Valley Grapegrowers (NVG) is looking inward to evaluate and recognize the importance and impact of the wine grape industry on the Napa Valley community. From creating methods to boost the health and resiliency of vines and vineyard ecosystems, to addressing climate change, wildfire safety, preparedness and mitigation and more, NVG 's goal is to support a thriving wine industry and prosperous community.
"Growing wine grapes is the one of the highest and best uses of land in the Napa Valley," stated Mary Maher, past President of the Napa Valley Grapegrowers. "For nearly 50 years we have provided growers with high-quality education and have advocated adopting environmentally minded farming practices to ensure long-term viability for generations to come. Responsible conservation practices in the vineyard benefit the environment, the natural ecosystem, and our entire community."
The resilience of the valley's vineyards also helps support those that work the vines and their families. The success of growers and wineries in the Napa Valley creates opportunity for educational advancement, as well as living wages and benefits for employees. The Napa Valley excels in taking care of its workforce and NVG's partnership with the Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation (FWF) is an example for other wine growing regions. The bond between the FWF and the NVG is unique, as no other region possesses two like-minded organizations that care for the land, the environment, and the community.

Press Release

​The Napa Valley Grapegrowers (NVG) offers a Climate Science Video Series as a resource for growers to learn more about climate science. Since its launch in 2021, the in-person Climate Science Series has been attended by over 200 member companies of the Napa Valley Grapegrowers. This series was developed by experts from UC Berkeley's Hass School of Business and provides comprehensive education on climate change, offering a deeper understanding of how businesses can effectively address the risks and opportunities that exist in the wine industry. More than 70% of participants have either developed plans or implemented climate-smart agricultural practices based on what they learned.
As an addition to the in-person workshops, a six-part video series has been developed as a resource for grape growers and provides a great tool for professional development without the cost and allows companies to instill a strong foundation in climate resilience. To access the Climate Science Video Series, please visit napagrowers.org/climatevideos.