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Welcome to the Washington State Grape Society

We are a member-run organization that strives to promote and represent the Washington State grape industry at all levels. We work diligently to make sure our member's voices are heard in regards to education, research, and policy for all grape segments (juice and wine grapes).

Join Washington State Grape Society

Why join the Washington State Grape Society?

As a Member:
  • Membership rate for the Annual Meeting and Trade Show
  • Field Days co-sponsored by Washington State University and WSGS
  • Routine industry updates through the WSGS email listserv
As a Society:
  • Serves as a unified voice on important issues & supports legislative activities
  • Provides representation on Foundation Block Advisory Committee
  • Provides annual awards and student scholarships
  • Recognizes outstanding Grower of the Year with the Lloyd H. Porter Award
  • Recognizes outstanding contributions to the grape industry with the Walter J. Clore Award

History

The Washington State Grape Society was organized in the fall of 1971. At that time, there were 9,700 acres of Concord grapes which produced 75,000 tons. The wine grape industry was very small; about 200 acres.

Today, the Grape Society’s memberships topple over 400, with wine grape grower, juice growers and grape industry participating. 

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Our Mission

The mission of the Washington State Grape Society is to promote overall advancement of the grape industry in Washington State. Its duties include collecting and distributing valuable data and information to our members and stimulating the grape interest in the state. WSGS also serves our members by protecting their legislative interests. Members are growers and industry personnel who have an interest in and lend their assistance to promoting the organization’s purpose.

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