The Minnesota Grape Growers Association is a non-profit, volunteer-based organization established to develop the Minnesota Grape and Wine Industry. Having grown nearly 50% in the past five years, we owe this tremendous progress in our industry to the passion and loyalty of our members.
Whether grower, winery owner, bottle shop owner or loyal Minnesota Wine consumer, membership in MGGA will:
• Provide opportunities to learn more about the Minnesota Grape & Wine Industry.
• Help advance legislative support of the Grape and Wine industry.
• Build public awareness of the Minnesota Grape and Wine industry.
• Afford you an opportunity to support an industry you care about.
• Help you network with other industry enthusiasts.
Membership Levels:
Individual $50 Recommended for Any individual interested in Cold Climate Grape Growing and Winemaking.
INCLUDED: Notes From The North, quarterly newsletter via Email; Invitations to Member discounted/free events; Invitation to MN Grape Growers Google Group and MGGA Forum; Admission to Annual Meeting (1 per paid membership); ALL New Member receive a new member kit that includes one free ‘Growing Grapes In Minnesota’ publication Optional upgrade $15 for paper NFTN
Professional $100 Recommended for Commercial Growers with 2 or more acres of grapes in production. Professional Winemakers transitioning into a winery operation.
INCLUDED: Notes From The North (NFTN), quarterly newsletter via Email; Invitations to Member discounted/free events; Invitation to MN Grape Growers Google Group and MGGA Forum; Up to 2 memberships and admissions to Annual Meeting; Optional Paper NFTN to primary member; Access to MGGA Classifieds; Free LISTING on website.
Commercial $200 Bonded Farm Wineries open to the public. Large Commercial growers with more than 10 acres in production.
INCLUDED: Notes From The North, MGGA quarterly newsletter via Email; Invitations to Member discounted/free events; Invitation to MN Grape Growers Google Group and MGGA Forum; Up to 4 memberships and admissions to Annual Meeting; Optional Paper NFTN to primary member; Access to MGGA Classifieds; Free LISTING with labeled links to your website from MGGA website; Electronic access to event materials; May purchase ‘Growing Grapes in Minnesota’ at wholesale price.
Associate $250 (non-voting) For Vendors, Exhibitors, Suppliers, or Service Providers to the Grape and Wine Industry.
INCLUDED: Notes From The North, MGGA quarterly newsletter via Email; Invitations to Member discounted/free events; Invitation to MN Grape Growers Google Group and MGGA Forum; Free LISTING and link your site from the MGGA website.
• All Memberships are “border neutral”.
• Benefits distribution outside of the State of Minnesota will be at the discretion of the BOD with respect to resources and organizational capacity.
• Only one named individual is allowed per individual membership.
• Memberships are not refundable.
• Voting at the annual meeting is restricted to paid members only.
• Member numbers will be assigned as a management tool.
MGGA memberships are on a 'calendar year' basis. All renewals will be due on January 1st. Memberships purchased on or after September 1 will be for the remainder of the current year and the next. Memberships purchased between Jan. 1 - Aug. 31 are for the current calendar year.
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