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1 in the vineyard In This Issue Cheque Day - Nov 15 Report from the Chair Legislative Wine Tasting Classifieds Upcoming Events PO Box 100 Vineland Station, ON L0R 2E0 Tel: Fax: info@grapegrowersofontario.com

2 2013 Grape King Wes Wiens The Grape Growers of Ontario congratulate Wes Wiens of Wiens Family Farms on being named the 2013 Grape King. Wes was born and raised on a grape and tender fruit farm in Niagara-on-the-Lake where he worked along with his parents and three siblings, learning the value of a dollar as well as gaining the innovative work ethic that has carried his family through the highs and lows of farming. Now married, his wife Briar and their four children continue to farm with Wes family. Together with his brother Gary, his wife Lauren and their parents Abe and Agnes, they have transitioned to focus solely on vineyards. In addition to numerous experimental plots for varietal, clonal and rootstock comparison, the Wiens family vineyards consist of 19 varieties planted on 400 acres which they supply to four local wineries. Whether providing grapes to the wineries they grow for, custom services such as planting, trellising and harvesting, or supplying the Canadian industry with grapevine nursery stock and expertise, the Wiens family has dedicated themselves to providing the highest quality in products and services specifically catered to the Canadian grape and wine industry. 2

3 Industry Updates The Grape Growers of Ontario are participating in a number of federal and provincial government initiatives to assist in strengthening and growing Ontario s grape and wine industry: Modernization of Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) Policies The Grape Growers of Ontario have provided input to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario on the policies that govern the beverage alcohol sector regarding licensing, audit, retail store authorizations, advertising and sampling rules. Our recommendations are focused on helping wineries achieve greater distribution and establish targets for the growth of Ontario wines. Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Food Labelling Modernization Initiative The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is engaged in stakeholder consultations to review and modernize food labelling. The Grape Growers of Ontario have provided comments as part of the consultation process to ensure that consumer expectations of clarity in labelling and content are met. Ontario s Minimum Wage Consultation The Ontario government has appointed an Advisory Panel to examine the current approach to setting minimum wage and provide advice on how the province should determine changes to the minimum wage in the future. As labour represents a significant cost to growers, the Grape Growers of Ontario will be appearing before the Advisory Panel as well as submitting written recommendations as part of the consultation process. Ontario s Path to Jobs and Growth The Grape Growers of Ontario recently participated in a roundtable meeting with the Honourable Charles Sousa, Minister of Finance, regarding Ontario s Path to Jobs and Growth. The Minister is gathering Ontarians views on increasing efficiencies and improving outcomes in public services as the government continues to work to create jobs and economic growth and eliminate the deficit. We Grow the Wines You Love Help Grow Their Place on the Shelf At the Celebrity Luncheon on September 18th, the Grape Growers of Ontario asked our guests to tweet a message of support to grow the market share of Ontario wine and to Put More 100% Ontario Wine on the Shelf. The latest statistics from LCBO show that VQA wine makes up 10.4% of the wine sales in Ontario, ICB/Non-VQA has 30.5% market share and imported wines continue to dominate the market with 59% market share. On September 24th, in an exclusive interview with Paul Bliss, CTV Toronto: Premier Kathleen Wynne says it s time to loosen Ontario s liquor laws in order to get more locally produced beverages into the hands of consumers, and she s keen on starting with Ontario wines. I think having some sort of controlled availability is what we need to look at, absolutely, she said. 3

4 Agricorp Update Production Insurance (PI) for Grapes - Lady Beetle including Multi-coloured Asian Lady Beetle Protocol Lady beetles, (Coccinellidae) including; Multi-coloured Asian Lady Beetle (MALB) is an insured peril under the grape PI plan. If lady beetles are identified in vineyard(s) close to harvest, the customer must take the following steps to be eligible for a claim: Notify Agricorp as soon as you identify lady beetles or MALB in your vineyard(s) by calling the Call Centre to open a damage report for lady beetles; Call your adjuster to inform of the Lady beetles presence as well as upon the rejection of each load to update your damage report; Obtain at least two separate rejection slips from two different wineries for each load; Receive authorization from your adjuster to dispose of each rejected load; and Follow best farm management practices. Rejection slips must contain the following information: Letter to be printed on winery letterhead Name of grape grower and/or business name Date and time of rejection Variety and estimated weight and Brix of load Basis of rejection with approximate level of MALB or lady beetles; it must be clearly documented that MALB or lady beetles is the only reason for the rejection of the grapes. Name, position and signature of winery representative who rejected load. If this protocol is followed, the yield for harvested grapes rejected due to lady beetles will be recorded as zero (0) kilograms for Production Insurance purposes. In general, rejections for any reason (insured or uninsured) must follow a similar protocol. If you have any questions about your PI plan, want to report damage to your crop, or to receive a copy of the Contract of Insurance, call Agricorp at You can also ask to speak with your PI Adjuster to help you fully understand plan and harvesting requirements. Beverley Byl beverley.byl@agricorp.com Rob Cosby robert.cosby@agricorp.com Maribeth Fitts maribeth.fitts@agricorp.com Sarah Frankis sarah.frankis@agricorp.com (SW ON) Teresa MacNeil teresa.macneil@agricorp.com Mark Neufeld mark.neufeld@agricorp.com Jay Soltes john.soltes@agricorp.com Sandra Wiley sandra.wiley@agricorp.com 4

5 AgriInvest AgriInvest is a federal/provincial government program that provides support for investments to mitigate risks or improve market income. The penalty-free deadline for AgriInvest is September 30th. If you miss the September 30 deadline, you can submit until December 31, however your maximum matchable deposit will be reduced by 5% for each month that the application is late. AgriStablity AgriStability participants who are in financial distress can receive half of their estimated 2013 AgriStability benefit early by submitting an Interim Payment Application Interim Payment applications are available on our website or by calling Agricorp. The deadline to submit 2013 Interim Payment applications is December 31, Risk Management Program- Self Directed Risk Management Ontario's new Risk Management Program (RMP) helps producers manage risks beyond their control, like fluctuating costs and market prices. Under the RMP for edible horticulture, producers establish self-directed risk management (SDRM) accounts with Agricorp to help mitigate farm risk. Producers can ask for a government contribution of a percentage of their allowable net sales. Who s eligible? To be eligible for SDRM: Edible Horticulture in 2013, you must have: Grown or produced at least one of the more than 150 eligible commodities in 2012, for a minimum of six consecutive months in the 2012 taxation year Filed a T1163 to the Canada Revenue Agency or submitted a Statement A to Agricorp for 2012 A minimum of $5,000 in allowable net sales in 2012 for your edible horticulture production. For more information about PI, or the other business risk management programs, call Agricorp or visit www. agricorp.com Growing Forward 2 Applications and program guides for Producer Implementation funding assistance for Growing Forward 2 are available at Implementation Funding Assistance for Producers Implementation Funding Assistance is designed to meet the needs of producers, and is the second and final component of funding assistance. Using a merit-based evaluation procedure, only the very best projects will receive cost-share funding. The first intake opened on September 9, 2013, and closes October 24, The second intake will open December 16, 2013 and close January 30, Capacity Building Funding for Producers The purpose of Growing Forward 2 Capacity Building funding assistance is to increase the ability of producers to anticipate, understand and plan for the demands, opportunities and risks facing their businesses. Producers can access up to 50% cost-share towards projects under Capacity Building on a continuous basis. More information on Growing Forward 2 can be found at 5

6 Classified Ads Yale tow motor available for short term lease for the harvest. It is a 4,000 lb lift with solid outdoor tires and a rotator on the mast. Excellent for lifting and dumping one ton bins. Will rent by the week or month. Please call Thomas at WANTED Grape Stakes. Please contact Ilya at Stainless steel wine tanks of various sizes ranging from 1,500 litres to 10,000 litre. Also available are 3 Fibreglass tanks of 10,000 litres each and 112 double barrel racks. Contact Bill Ashburn bashburn@fortycreekdistillery.com. WANTED Winemaker wanted. Please contact Giorgio at or giorgiog2@me.com. Pearl Morissette Estate Winery has neutral French oak white and red barrels for sale. Barrels are priced at $100/barrel for white and $90/barrel for red. In order to purchase a white barrel, a red barrel must also be purchased with it. Please contact Ryan Corrigan at ryan@pearlmorissette.com if interested. 4 X 1000 liter Food Grade Plastic Pallet Tanks ( Totes ) for sale - $150 each. Tanks have been used three times for transport only for 2 days each time. Have never been used for permanent storage. Please contact gt.hansson@gmail.com. Two Dunning and Boschert Grape/Cider Presses, may be purchased together or individually. 6 x6 stainless steel pans and approximately 10 tall, likely weigh a few tonnes. All hydraulic components included. $1200 each OBO. Please contact Holly at greensydney02@yahoo.com for more details L vidal icewine juice, from Niagara-on-the-Lake from the 2013 vintage. Please contact Derek Muste at mustederek@hotmail.com or WANTED 10 to 20 tonnes of concord grapes from the 2013 harvest. Please contact David at Used Enotechnica Pillan Superior Water Press in very good condition. $6,000. Please contact Louis at CleanFARMS Ontario Obsolete Collection Campaign October 15-25, 2013 Please visit grapegrowersofontario.com for our 2013 Grapes for Sale list Upcoming Events: CleanFARMS Obsolete Collection Campaign - see details below October 15-25, Grow Canada Conference 2013 Hyatt Regency Calgary December 3-5, OF&VGA Annual General Meeting - NEW 2-DAY FORMAT Crowne Plaza, Niagara Falls January 13 and 14, Grape Grower Cheque Day FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15 9:00 am - 2:00 pm 1634 South Service Road St. Catharines The CleanFARMS Obsolete Collection Campaign allows farmers to safely dispose of unwanted agricultural pesticides and food animal medications at no charge between October Beamsville - Tues Oct 22 Picton - Fri Oct 25 Leamington - Tues Oct 22 N.M Bartlett County Farm Centre Agris Co-Op Please visit or call for additional drop-off locations or to pre-register your disposal products. Collections will run from 9 am - 4 pm on the days indicated. 6

7 The Grape Growers of Ontario thank 2012 Grape King, Curtis Fielding and his wife Heidi, shown here with Celebrity Speaker Bryan Baeumler, for their support and dedication to the industry throughout his term as Grape King. We wish Curtis and the Fielding family all the best in everything they do! The Grape Growers of Ontario thank Joe Pilliiterri (left) of Lakeview Vineyard Equipment for his ongoing support of past Grape King s attendance at the Celebrity Luncheon. We also thank Joe for his sponsorship of the Grape King chains and for providing a tractor to pull the Grape King float in the 2013 Niagara Grape and Wine Festival Grande Parade. Grape Kings past and present with the 2013 Celebrity Luncheon guest speaker, Bryan Baeumler 2013 Grape King, Wes Wiens (left) and Will George (right) get crushed by returning champ 2012 Grape King Curtis Fielding at the St. Catharines Mayor s Invitational Grape Stomp. The Wiens Family participates in the St. Catharines Mayor s Invitational Grape Stomp at Montebello Park on Sept 21,

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