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Please forward this e-newsletter to other members of your organization who might have interest in the articles. Previous issues are posted at www.michiganwines.com. Feedback and suggested content is always welcome. Contact Karel Bush at 517-284-5742 or bushk9@michigan.gov.
This is the last e-newsletter you'll receive from the Michigan Grape and Wine Industry Council. Effective October 1, we will become the Michigan Craft Beverage Council (MCBC).
Funding for Research Grants for agricultural products used in the craft beverage industry will be the highest priority for the MCBC.
Some of the Council's key promotional activities have been transitioned to other parties:
- The Michigan Wine Collaborative will take over administration of the Vintage Michigan club and Mi-CAST (hospitality training). For more information, contact Emily Dockery, WineNotAsk@gmail.com, 248-982-0553.
- Hour Media, which has partnered with the Council to publish the Michigan Wine Country magazine since 2005, will assume all responsibility for publishing and distribution beginning with the 2019 issue. For more information, contact Ed Peabody, epeabody@hour-media.com, 248-691-1800, ext 115.
The following will be maintained by MCBC program staff while the Council establishes priorities and defines the role they will play in supporting the craft beverage industry:
The following are on hold:
- Michigan Grape & Wine Conference
- Michigan Wine Competition
For more information, contact Karel Bush, bushk9@michigan.gov, 517-284-5742.
Application Deadline November 14, 2018, 3:00 p.m. (EST)
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is offering a competitive grant program to promote the sustainability of land-based industries and support infrastructure benefiting rural communities in Michigan.
The Rural Development Fund grants are available for projects addressing expansion and sustainability of land-based industries; worker training related to land-based industries; and energy, transportation, communications, water, and wastewater infrastructure to benefit rural communities and micropolitan statistical areas.
Land-based industries include food and agriculture; forestry; mining, oil and gas production; and tourism. Eligible counties include those with a population no greater than 60,000 residents or micropolitian statistical areas. View a list of eligible counties.
Proposals will be evaluated through a competitive process. The maximum limit on project grant fund requests is $100,000. The total allotment of funding for the current year is approximately $1,250,000. All proposals require at least a 30% cash match. Applicants for grant funds will be asked to describe how the project will impact and produce measurable outcomes for rural communities.
Those interested in applying for the grant program should visit www.michigan.gov/mdardgrants to view the application and program guidelines.
Any additional communications concerning this Request for Proposal should be sent to mda-grants@michigan.gov. Proposals must be received at the email above no later than 3:00 p.m. (EST) on Wednesday, November 14, 2018. Proposals received after 3:00 p.m. will not be considered.
View information about all grant opportunities through the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
If you sell/ship direct to consumers in California, this applies to you!
On August 30, 2018, clear and reasonable warning regulations that apply to any winery that sells and ships their products to consumers in the State of California came into effect. The new regulations require Prop 65 Alcohol Beverage Warning language to be displayed on winery websites, on or in packages containing direct-to-consumer orders sent to a California address, and in California winery tasting rooms.
 Permits Online v5.0 was recently launched. The improvements will simplify your experience in submitting new applications and make it easier to maintain and update your TTB permits, registrations, and notices.
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New Permits Online Help Center launched
Whether you are a first time filer, current Permits Online user, or previously filed on paper, you should check out the new and improved Permits Online Help Center.
The Help Center includes guidance, videos, and tools to help you get the most out of Permits Online.
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Making It In Michigan Conference and Marketplace Trade Show
November 8
Lansing Center, Lansing
Northwest Michigan Orchard and Vineyard Show
January 15-16, 2019
Grand Traverse Resort, Acme
Expanded to two days this year to include valuable enology presentations and tastings
... Round Barn Winery for being named #1 Local Winery and #1 Local Distillery in the South Bend Tribune's Reader's Choice Awards.
... Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail for being voted #3 in the "Best Wine Region" poll by USA Today.
Meet the Couple That's Visited Nearly Every Michigan Winery (Hour Detroit)
Cultivating an Industry - From Vine to Wine (MSU Today)
The Story Behind the Wine Label at Amoritas Vineyards (MyNorth)
Explore Michigan's diverse wine scene (Chicago Tribune)
Council blends craft, wine industries (Michigan Farmer)
How Blake's family farm became Michigan's hard cider leader (Detroit Free Press)
Noted Michigan wineries blend the worlds of fine food and wine (The Times of Northwest Indiana)
Mari Vineyards (Bri at Hart)
Exploring Michigan Wine Country (Carpe Travel)
Wood-fired and Wine (Daily News)
Tandem Ciders in Suttons Bay is one of Northern Michigan's top producers (mlive)
Larry Mawby: The end of August in the vineyard (Traverse City Record-Eagle)
From the Vineyard: A bold pinot always welcome (Holland Sentinel)
Changes in Michigan Wine Industry Promotion (Wines & Vines)
Enjoying Wine (and the Lake) Country of the Lake Michigan Shore (Richard Leahy)
Sandhill Crane Vineyards Celebrates 15 Years (Jackson TV)
Northern Michigan From Above: Bel Lago Vineyards & Winery (9&10 News)
Southwest Michigan Wine Trail scores big in Michigan Wine Competition (Moody on the Market)
Wine on Wheels? Mobile Bottling Arriving Soon at Area Wineries (Traverse Ticker)
Beyond Napa: 7 Emerging American Wine Regions to Visit Now (Vogue)
The Bay View Wine Trail (Northern Express)
This Beautiful Barn in Michigan is also a Winery and You'll Want to Visit (OnlyInYourState)
Dates on a tandem bike inspired this Northern Michigan upscale cidery (mlive)
Behind the SEEN at Bonobo Winery (SEEN)
Why this Northern Michigan vineyard plants roses at the end of each row (mlive)
St. Julian Triumphs at Michigan Wine Competition (WKFR)
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