2023 MWC Specialty Crop Block Grant Survey Results The Michigan Wine Collaborative (MWC) received a MDARD / USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant award for 2021-2022 to increase the competitiveness of Michigan Grape and Wine Producers. As a part of this campaign the MWC collected information on a specific outcome indicator that measured the change…
August 2023 Newsletter Get ready for the 2023 MWC Membership Drive and Renewals, Check out the official Michigan Governor’s Cup trophy at St. Julian, Mark your calendars for the River Raisin Wine Trail “Fare & Pair Taste of Fall” Event, Take advantage of the MI Craft Beverage Council Marketplace, Congratulate Dablon Vineyards on their USA Today poll standings, Enroll…
Winery Licensing Process Mark Vanneste Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC In the last few editions of the monthly Wine Law article, I described the various licenses available for both manufacturers and retailers. This month, the article will briefly cover the process of obtaining one of those licenses. The complexities of Wine Maker and…
July 2023 Newsletter Meet MWC’s new board members, Get an update on the 2023 MWC Election, Mark your calendars for the big upcoming Inclusion & Expansion announcement, Congratulate the big Governor’s Cup Winner from 2023, Celebrate the grant award for continuing word on the Sustainability Agriculture app, Participate in a Growers Survey, Read July’s Edition of Wine Law, Attend a…
ISU/UMN to Host Webinar on Must Adjustments in the Winery During the 90-minute webinar on July 25th at 3PM Central Time, Mr. Daniel Pambianchi (Wine consultant and author) will present and discuss the use and timing of water, acid, and sugar additions to make must adjustments in the winery. Then Mrs Katie Cook from Scott…
Navigating the Liquor License Landscape for Retailers Mark Vanneste Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC Last month in the Wine Law article, I briefly described different types of liquor licenses available in Michigan for manufacturers of wine, beer, or spirits. There are different liquor licenses available for retailers. Within the retail tier of licenses, there are…
June 2023 Newsletter Governor’s Cup Edition: BUY TICKETS! SHOW UP! SHOW OFF! Get the latest on the upcominng Governor’s Cup events, Meet the current GC Sponsors and Sign Up for Your Own, Check out our 2023 Annual Meeting Packet and Election materials, Read June’s Edition of Wine Law, and More! 2023 Michigan Governor’s Cup Results The Michigan Wine…
Navigating the Liquor License and Permit Landscape for Manufacturers Mark Vanneste Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC Having a general understanding of the various types of liquor licenses and permits available will help you maximize revenue opportunities while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. In Michigan, manufacturers of wine, beer, or spirits are part of the…
The Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics (AFRE) at Michigan State University is searching for its next department chair. We will be interviewing three candidates during early May for the position. As a valued stakeholder, we would like to invite you to participate in these interviews and provide feedback on the next leader of AFRE. We…
Michigan’s Three-Tiered System – Friend or Foe? Mark Vanneste Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC In Michigan, the month of May is Wine Month – and this May is a special one with the launch of the Taste Michigan brand and the “Cool is Hot” marketing campaign promoting Michigan wine. (Special shout out to Mark…
