As an industry-led membership organization, NGRA relies on the participation of industry members to strengthen and mobilize our research mission. What types of industry organizations comprise NGRA membership?
- wine grape growers and wineries
- table grape growers
- juice grape growers and processors
- raisin growers and processors
- rootstock/nursery growers
- regional and state trade associations, member cooperatives and commissions or foundations that represent these groups
Our members represent the entire American grape and wine industry, coast to coast, as demonstrated by the composition of our Board of Directors.
NEW: NGRA now welcomes industry-affiliated suppliers, service providers and equipment manufacturers to support our research mission.
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Industry Membership Structure
NGRA has four levels of membership for industry organizations:
NGRA member-organizations are listed by level below.
- Founders Circle: $25,000 and above
- Capstone: $10,000 – $24,999
- Builders: $2,500 – $9,999
- Groundbreakers: $1,000 – $2,499
NGRA membership is tax-deductible; benefits include:
- Board participation for industry members (as seats are available)
- Committee appointments (as seats are available)
- Representation by and outreach to decision-makers for research funding
- Participation in targeted mission-critical conversations with research agencies
- Direct connection to grape researchers nationwide
- At least three face-to-face meetings with the NGRA Board of Directors each year at locations around the country
- Tours of research facilities and in-person conversations with scientists there
- Opportunities to serve on research projects as collaborators and/or advisory panelists
- Monthly newsletter
- NGRA-branded swag
The biggest benefit of all? A seat at the table in national-level discussions about the game-changing research that will improve the productivity, sustainability and competitiveness of the American grape and wine industry.
If you are passionate about the power of science to advance our industry and would like to join NGRA, please be in touch!
NGRA Industry Members
Founders Circle
California Table Grape Commission
E. & J. Gallo Winery (CA)
J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines (CA)
Capstone
American Vineyard Foundation (CA)
Lodi Winegrape Commission (CA)
Nuveen Natural Capital (CA)
Sun-Maid Growers of California
Sunview Vineyards (CA)
Valley Farm Management (CA)
Virginia Wine Board
Washington Wine Commission
Washington Winegrowers
Builders
Allied Grape Growers (CA)
California Association of Winegrape Growers
Double A Vineyards (NY)
Erath Family Foundation (OR)
Martinez Orchards (CA)
Missouri Wine & Grape Board
National Grape Cooperative/Welch’s (NY)
New York Wine & Grape Foundation
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates (WA)
Trinchero Family Estates (CA)
Vineyard Professional Services (CA)
Wine Institute (CA)
Wonderful Nurseries (CA)
Groundbreakers
Anthony Road Wine Company (NY)
Arizona Wine Growers Association
Arkansas Wine Producers Council
Atlas Vineyard Management (CA, OR, WA, TX)
Inland Desert Nursery (WA)
New York Wine and Grape Foundation
Rodney Strong Wine Estates (CA)
Silver Oak Winery (CA)
Sonoma County Vineyard Technical Group (CA)
Stoutridge Vineyard (NY)
Sunridge Nurseries (CA)
Vermilion Valley Vineyards (OH)
Washington Wine Industry Foundation
WineAmerica (DC)
Youngblood Vineyard (MI)