our regulatory areas of focus 


  • Grape Prices
  • Production Costs
  • Better communication with Processors
  • Lobbying at All Government Levels
  • Pesticide Registration and Use 
  • Improving Crop Insurance


passed Legislation we have supported & lobbied in favor of


  • Removal of Trellis materials from State and Local Taxes
  • Enactment of the New York State Pricing Law
  • Equitable Real Estate Tax Assessments of Vineyards
  • Changes in the New York State Liquor Authority Regulations Affecting Sales and Distribution of Wine
  • Direct Shipment of Wine
  • Wine Cooler Sales in Grocery Stores