House Bill 200 is currently being reviewed in the Senate.  This bill would cut the NC Grape Council budget from $1.2 million to $500,000, split the Grape Council into two separate groups; Vinifera and Muscadine, eliminate the Director position and provide no funds for research.  While the budget cut is acceptable, the proposal to split the Grape Council into two groups and operate without a Director is not.

The NCWA is asking everyone to unite in support of our NC Grape Council.  Our President, Steve Shepard, has written a letter in support of the NC Grape Council.   Please sign and send the following letter to your local representatives.  NC Grape Council Letter

Your local representatives can be found by county at the following website:

http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/GIS/Representation/Representation.html

Thank you for your support.