Hello Maryland Grape Growers,
Over a four year period, the Maryland Grape Growers Association (MGGA) has worked to obtain more than $100,000 in grants from the Maryland Department of Agriculture, Maryland Department of the Environment, and other specialized grant foundations focused on research and opportunities to grow the Maryland wine grape industry.
My name is Glenn Lucas and I am the new Membership Chair of the MGGA. I own and operate Mid-Atlantic Viticultural Services and have been a member of the MGGA for ten years now. It is my pleasure to work with so many passionate growers in such a tight-knit industry. You may reach out to me at any time to discuss membership and any opportunities to get involved with the association.
I would like to call attention to the benefits the Association has provided through the years and continues to provide to its members:
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Grant-writing to fund important topics chosen by members
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Discounts on events
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Pesticide Purchase Program
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Grape Growers forum exchange page
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Ability to add business information and link on the website’s members page
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Access to growers resources via the website
By being a part of the MGGA you are adding to the collective success of this state’s grape growing and wine industry. As an association we are always looking to learn, improve and receive feedback from our members. It is only through community involvement that we are able to continue to raise the standard in the Maryland grape industry, and we would love to hear from you all.
Please respond with any questions or topics that you would like us to cover in any of our upcoming meetings, or that can be addressed in future grant writing.
I look forward to working with you all in this new way, and remember to always renew your membership!
Cheers,
Glenn Lucas
410-733-2507
glenn@m-avs.com
Owner, Membership Chair
Mid-Atlantic Viticultural Services, MGGA