Mission Statement

History
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.
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.  Our board of directors is made up of elected grower members and educators, each for a three-year term. The board of directors meet on the first or second Friday of the month. ​

Membership

Become a Member
  • Membership rate for the Annual Meeting and Trade Show
  • Access to Annual Meeting Proceedings on Grape Society web page
  • Notification of Field Days sponsored by Washington State University and WSGS
  • Representation on Foundation Block Advisory Committee
  • Serves as a unified voice on important issues & supports legislative activities
  • Membership awards annual Memorial Scholarship
  • 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
*Photos displayed in the above slide show are owned by Washington State University Viticulture and Enology and Chateau Ste Michelle.