Since 1974, Central Coast Wine Growers' Association has represented wineries, growers and related industry businesses with a focus in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. The Association’s work to enhance and promote local viticulture goes hand and hand with its strong advocacy of sustainable farming and responsible environmental stewardship. This approach gives CCWGA the opportunity to work in partnership with governmental, environmental and community entities on issues that specifically include the protection of our natural resources and local wine growers' right to farm. Our outreach efforts also serve to educate the public about the economic and cultural benefits of the Central Coast Wine Industry.
Building Bridges
The CCWGA works to promote an open dialogue between the wine grape community, local government representatives, environmental groups and the general public. We bring these groups together to discuss such important issues as sustainable farming, enforcing the Clean Water Act, pesticide use in vineyards, and the Endangered Species Act.
CCWGA Activities
* Land use planning & permitting
* San Luis Obispo Ag Task Force
* Santa Barbara & San Luis Obispo Counties Agricultural Watershed Coalition
* APCD Task Force
* Santa Barbara County Ag Advisory Committee
* Santa Barbara County Wine Industry Task Force
* Ongoing dialogue with State and Federal agencies to address environmental concerns
Benefits of Membership
* Publications of the CCWGA Newsletter
* Invitation to our annual “Hear It Through the Grapevines” Tour
* Membership rates to our highly anticipated annual events
* Access to our Growers’ Network
* Updates and notices concerning changes in regulatory policies and environmental practices
To become a member, please print the attached form, fill out and return with payment to CCWGA, P.O. Box 1440, Santa Maria, CA 93456.
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