Posted in Industry News, Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation, NVG News, Press Releases on Dec 29, 2020
by Napa Valley Grapegrowers Staff
In the face of this year’s challenges, Napa Valley Grapegrowers (NVG) and the Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation (FWF) have maintained a steady focus and commitment to supporting the community through challenging times.
In 2020, the organizations provided vital information and resources to grape growers, vineyard managers, vineyard workers, and their families. Together, NVG and FWF:
*Photo credit: Renteria Vineyard Management
Posted in Industry News, Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation, Press Releases on Dec 22, 2020
by Napa Valley Grapegrowers Staff
The Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation (FWF), with many thanks to a generous group of individuals, raised $20,000 in support of COVID-19 relief for Napa’s farmworker community. Through the Travis Credit Union Foundation matching grant, donations were doubled, and Travis Credit Union has awarded the FWF an additional donation of $20,000.
“The Travis Credit Union Foundation gives 100% of donations back to our local communities,” said Damian Alarcon, Director of Community Relations for the Travis Credit Union Foundation, “and we are proud of the recent fundraising collaboration with Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation because of the immediate relief that will be provided to our friends and neighbors through their vital programming.” Read the full press release.
Posted in Growing Season, Industry News, NVG News, Press Releases on Dec 01, 2020
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by NVG Staff
Napa Valley sets the gold standard for farming. As an established agricultural preserve for over 50 years, the cherished, 30-mile stretch of land is cared for by dedicated grape growers who tend to their vines with careful consideration and innovation. Year-after-year, no matter the challenges, Napa Valley growers’ collective goal is to adapt, overcome, then produce high-quality winegrapes, and 2020 was no exception.
This year, Napa Valley growers faced more than the usual share of weather-related challenges, which means the 2020 growing season has been shaped and defined by the ways in which our community banded together—both to ensure the health and vitality of the workforce and to persevere through increasing climate challenges. Read the full NVG press release.
*Photo credit: Sarah Anne Risk
Posted in Industry News, Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation, Press Releases on Nov 17, 2020
by Napa Valley Grapegrowers Staff
The Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation (FWF) has launched an innovative new program that brings laptops and instruction on the use of technology to Napa County farmworkers.
COVID-19 presented the Farmworker Foundation with challenges on implementing its educational programs and professional development, which typically serve over 2,500 people per year. Bringing the coursework online and into workplaces and homes was a natural next step, but the group quickly recognized that a starter course on using laptops and other technology was needed in order for participants to be successful. Read the full press release.
*Photo credit: Farmworker Foundation staff
Posted in Industry News, NVG News on Oct 29, 2020
by Barry Eberling
Citing potential losses of $1 billion from the Glass Fire alone, a disaster-reeling Napa County wine industry has given county government a list of recovery requests.
Napa Valley Vintners, Napa Valley Grapegrowers and Winegrowers of Napa County submitted the letter earlier this week. They called on the county to further assist residents, businesses and landowners suffering from this year’s string of calamities.
The Glass Fire came on the heels of the Hennessey Fire. Both happened amid the COVID-19 pandemic. All of this has the wine industry seeking less red tape for rebuilding and more fire prevention efforts.