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1 in the vineyard November 2014 In This Issue: Update from Your Board Chair LCBO Period 8 Sales Agricorp Production Insurance Update Upcoming Events Classifieds

2 Update from Your Board Chair The Grape Growers of Ontario take an active role in representing our members and their interests. Here is an update on a number of issues that the GGO has been working through on your behalf Harvest The 2014 harvest to date is 51,703 tonnes, comprised of 2,145 tonnes of juice grapes and 49,558 tonnes of wine grapes and valued at $ 60,913,954. While the crop is smaller than last year s 80,548 tonnes, Ontario produced a good quality grape crop. We are looking forward to superb 2014 vintage wines. Due to the late harvesting of some varieties, a second cheque day is being held on Friday, November 28, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm at the GGO Board Office, 1634 South Service Road, St. Catharines. Please note that registration for late harvest and icewine must be done with the GGO and VQAO immediately at and Legislative Wine Tasting The Grape Growers of Ontario, with the Honourable Speaker of the Legislature, Dave Levac of Brant County, hosted the 36th Annual Wine Tasting event at Queen s Park on Tuesday, November 4. Congratulations to the following two wineries who have been chosen as the official wines of Ontario s Legislative Assembly for To participate in future events, please call or info@grapegrowersofontario.com. White Wine: Fielding Estate Winery 2013 Pinot Grigio Red Wine: Burning Kiln Winery 2013 Strip Room Top: Honourable Speaker Dave Levac with Heidi Fielding and 2014 Grape King Kevin Buis Bottom: Mike McArthur, President of Burning Kiln Winery, with Patti Fixter, Bill George, Debbie Zimmerman and Karen Matthews. Premier s Advisory Council on Provincial Assets A preliminary report from the Premier s Advisory Council on Provincial Assets was released on November 13, advising that it is in the Province s best interests to retain ownership of the LCBO. Ontario Grape and Wine Strategy The Grape Growers of Ontario continue to meet with government and industry partners to develop the Ontario Grape and Wine Strategy announced in December OF&VGA Award of Merit Nominations Please recognize an advocate of the fruit and vegetable industr by nominating them for the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association Award of Merit by filling out the attached form or ing dhutton@ofvga.org. The OF&VGA Award of Merit recipient will be announced at their Annual General Meeting on January 13 & 14, A full 2014 update from the Chair will be sent out before the end of December. November 2014

3 LCBO Period 8 Wine Sales Report Period 8 is the Whiskey promotion. VQA table wine sales (in litres) at the LCBO for the 12 months ending November 8, 2014 are up (+1.3%) over the previous 12 month period and Non-VQA table wine sales increased (+7.3%). Imported table wine sales at the LCBO are down (-0.2%). Vintages sales for Ontario table wine is up +13.8% to 675,484 litres and imported table wine sales are up +4.6% to over million litres. The chart below shows combined wine sales at the LCBO and Vintages stores for the 12 months ending November 8, Market share in litres for Ontario wine is growing slightly and imported wine decreasing. In Period , market share in litres was: VQA = 5.98%, Non-VQA/ICB = 23.84% and Imported wine =70.18%. LCBO Sales by Price Category (12 months ending November 8, 2014): VQA Table Wine Price Litres % Change Price Category of Sales over prior Category year Ontario Table Wine Litres of Sales % Change over prior year <$8 13, % <$8 17,210, % $8 - $12 2,427, % $8 - $12 13,509, % $12 - $15 3,851, % $12 - $15 3,889, % >$15 533, % >$15 533, % Total 6,826, % Total 35,142, % November 2014

4 Production Insurance Update Variable weather always poses a challenge to Ontario producers but that s what Agricorp is here for. If weather or poor quality is a risk to your farming operation, PI can help manage that risk. Remember your farm is unique and so is your coverage! Why PI? As a producer, you have to deal with many factors beyond your control that can have a serious impact on your crop s production and your income. Production Insurance (PI) helps to financially protect your business from crop losses caused by insured perils and can compensate your for your low yield and/or poor quality crop. If you would like to enrol in Production Insurance for 2015 If you did not have Production Insurance in 2014 and would like to enrol for 2015, be sure to contact Agricorp prior to December 20, An Agricorp adjuster will visit you to discuss your crop plan options and establish your premium deposit. Your premium deposit is 25 per cent of an estimated underwritten liability at the time of application. Payment is due by December 20, Final premium payment is due in the spring. An Agricorp adjuster will visit you prior to May 1 to finalize your underwriting. If you are renewing you Production Insurance in 2015 You will receive your renewal package outlining your coverage options and deposit amount for Your coverage will reflect the coverage you chose last year, unless you contact us to change your coverage options. Grapes and grapevines The table below shows the customer portion of the premium rate. Changes to the premium rates in 2015 The grape premium rates have decreased slightly over the 2014 premium rates. Grape Category 2015 Customer premium rates by coverage level (percentage of liability) 70% 75% 80% 85% Labrusca French Hybrid Vinifera * *A portion of this premium rate is funded at a high-cost level. Grower contributes approximately 67 per cent and the federal and provincial governments contribute approximately 33 per cent of the high cost portion. For most plans and plan options, the premium rate cost sharing is 40% customer, 60% governments. 4 November 2014

5 About Claims The claim prices for grapes can be found on our website Grape claim prices these are the Production Insurance Brix pricing schedules and the 2015 Grape claim prices Production Insurance document Production Insurance deadlines for grapes Action Required Deadline Apply for coverage or change coverage selections Pay your premium deposit Declare assignment of indemnity December 20, 2014 Last day to cancel your 2015 insurance contract Finalize your underwriting contract and pay balance of your premium May 1, 2015 Understanding AgriStability The AgriStability program has provisions for early payments. Producers who are in financial distress can apply for an interim payment once they are in the second half of their fiscal year. An interim payment represents half of a producer s estimated 2014 AgriStability payment, and are calculated using income, expense, and production estimates provided by the producer. AgriStability 2014 Interim applications are available on line at The following link provides a more in-depth look in to understanding AgriStability and how it works for you. How your payments work - SDRM Edible Horticulture 2014 SDRM handbooks and forms have been mailed to eligible producers in September. Producers have until February 1, 2015 to return the deposit statement with their cheques to Agricorp. The following link provides a more in-depth look in to how SDRM works for you. Upcoming AgriStability, SDRM and AgriInvest Program Milestones AgriStability December 31 Final day to pay 2014 fee (with a 20% increase) Apply for a 2014 interim payment (second half of fiscal year) SDRM: Edible Horticulture February 1, 2015 Deadline to make a deposit into your SDRM account AgriInvest December 31 Final day for indivduals to submit T1163 Statement A to CRA (late penalty applies) Final day for corporations, trusts, and special individuals to submit Statement A to CRA (late penalty applies) Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Minister Jeff Leal has recently announced that farmers in Ontario will be allowed to opt out of AgriStability and still participate in the Ontario Risk Management Program. The Risk Management Program (Self Directed Risk Management for Horticulture Producers) has been in place since 2011, but until now, farmers were required under provincial rules to enrol in AgriStability in order to participate. Contact Agricorp for more information on SDRM and AgriStability Programs. November

6 Upcoming Events Grape Grower Irrigation Workshops Rebecca Short, OMAFRA Water Specialist will lead workshops to optimize farm irrigation water use. Materials and lunch are provided. No charge to grape growers. Call to register. Friday, December 12, 2014 at Vineland OMAFRA, Rittenhouse Hall Drip Irrigation: 9 am - 12 noon Overhead Irrigation: 2 pm - 4 pm Niagara Icewine Festival Celebrates 20 Years! Ontario Icewine is one of Canada s most cherished products. Celebrate for three weekends in January as the Niagara Region is transformed into a wintry wonderland. Celebrating 20 years in 2015, the Niagara Icewine Festival offers plenty for every taste. The 20th Niagara Icewine Festival runs from January 9-25, The Xerox Gala is on January 9th at the Niagara Fallsview Casino. For tickets or more information please call or visit Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention The Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention is an annual gathering of horticultural crop producers involved in the production of fruits and vegetables from across Ontario. The two-day convention is being held on February 18 and 19 at the dynamic Scotiabank Convention Centre in Niagara Falls, Ontario, and features a great lineup of horticultural experts, educational sessions, trade show exhibitors and great networking opportunities. Now entering its 13th year, discover for yourself why it is called Canada s Premier Horticultural Event. For more information visit Cuvée 2015 One of Canada s most sought-after wine events, the 27th annual Cuvée Grand Tasting has been set for Friday Feb. 27, 2015 at Fallsview Casino Resort. Over the past 26 years, Cuvée has become one of the most prestigious celebrations of Ontario wine. Now as the event evolves, proceeds will go to support the industry it showcases. Organized by the Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute (CCOVI) at Brock University, money raised from Cuvée 2015 will support student bursaries and research that will benefit the Ontario grape and wine industry. The Cuvée Grand Tasting on Feb. 27 will feature Ontario s best VQA wines as well as food prepared by local chefs at live cooking stations. The Cuvée en Route passport program will run at participating wineries from Feb. 27 to March 1 and showcase exclusive tasting flights. For tickets or more information, please visit GGO BRANDED JACKETS AVAILABLE Each jacket has a Grape Growers of Ontario logo and can be personalized with your name. These soft shell jackets are wind and water resistant and machine washable. Mens sizes are insulated. $125 mens sizes, $95 ladies sizes incl. HST. Order before December 15, 2014 by calling the office at or ing mjcombe@grapegrowersofontario.com. 6 November 2014

7 Classifieds FOR SALE Agri-Trend rear mounted Snow Blower, hydraulic hood, 72 working width. Like new, only used twice. $1200 Please contact Ed at Coyote s Run at FOR SALE Four 220 litre plastic drums that were used for ice wine juice - $25 each Two 175 litre plastic drums that were used for ice wine juice - $20 each Late Harvest & Icewine custom pressing available. Please contact John if interested in any of these items at or jrmisek@gmail.com WANTED Press Wanted: Automated membrane press 36-50hl size. Will also consider a large automated basket press. Tanks Wanted: looking for fermentation tanks 2,000-3,000 litre variable, 4,000, 6,000 and 7,500 litre fixed capacity. Will be used primarily for red production. Contact Duncan at , or by at duncan@arrowheadspringvineyards.com FOR SALE Bottles still packaged on skids - to be sold by lot. Bottles have a deep punt cases Antique Green Hock 450 gram Stelvin Closure cases Antique Green Burgundy Stelvin closure cases Ant Green Bordeaux Stelvin closure Discounted Price $5.00 per case. 9 full cases Stelvin Caps (black and ivory) Diesel Pressure Washer - used less than 15 hours New $4000 Price $3200 Manzini Must Pump $1000 Zambelli Crusher/Destemmer $2500 ( Less than 25 tonnes processed) Gamma Jet Barrel Washer - (Less than 2 hours used) $ cartridge sterile filter - unpacked but never used - $4000 new Price $3500 Contact dsmangus@gmail.com to schedule pick up in Eastern Ontario. FOR SALE Vineyard equipment - sprayers, grape hoe, harvester. Icewine juice processing equipment - tanks and presses. Contact Jim at for details and pricing or visit WANTED Mewburn Ridge Estate Farms has a permanent position open for a tender fruit and vineyard manager starting March Applicants should contact Fred Giessler at giessler@sympatico.ca or call WANTED Used wine racks. Contact Jeff at jeff@indiealehouse.com November

8 P.O. Box 100 Vineland Station, ON L0R 2E0 Tel: (905) Fax: (905) grapegrowersofontario.com GGO Services Grape Pricing Chemical Registration Crop Insurance Requirements Business Risk Management and Disaster Risk Programing Agricultural Policy Framework Bridge Funding P.O. Box 100 Offshore Farm Labour Program Vineland Station, ON Farm Labour Legislation L0R 2E0 Grape Standards Grape Inspection Tel: (905) Grape Research Fax: (905) Grape Industry Promotion Government Lobbying grapegrowersofontario.com Land Use Issues Nutrient Management Market Research Liaise with Industry and Other Farm Organizations Weather INnovations Connect With Us Grape Growers of 8 November 2014 Grape Growers of Ontario

9 PARTS & SERVICE SALE OFF ALL IN SHOP PARTS & SERVICE tel: I tf: I lakeviewvineyardequipment.com 40 Lakeshore Road, R.R. #5 I Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON I L0S 1J0

10 from NOVEMBER 1st to December 31st Gregoire G65 ONLY 50 HOURS!! Sold as new with warranty. Wide throat, side discharge, wheel drive assist. Machine was used as a back up for 1 season, traded in for self propelled. Pellenc Selective Med. Winery JD 5425N Unmatched sorting / destemming, petiole removal. Ten ton per hour - 1 unit left. 78 Engine HP, Cab (heat/ac), 2wd, 24/24 transmission, dual mid, triple rear remotes. $135,000 Removes 98.5% of all MOG! 0% Financing Available $23,000 5 yr Financing Available. JD 5425 LOW HOURS JD 5115ML JD Engine HP, Cab (heat/ac), 2wd, 12/12 Pow r Trans dual remotes. 115 Engine HP, HD Loader, 12/12 Pow r Trans, dual mid & rear remotes, incredible tractor. Only 50 hrs!! 75 hp (eng) 2wd, front 3 pt hitch, 16F/8R trans, low hours, fresh paint, canopy. Manheim tractor. $56,000 Full Warranty ($13K off new!) $9,900 $25,000 5 yr Financing Available. Goldoni 774B / Loader Tractor NEW Lipco Recycler Gregoire VTD (1500L) John Deere Engine, 8F/4R Synchro Transmission, Dual Remotes, 4wd, Self Level Ldr, LOW Hours. This tractor has been meticulously cared for. 400 Gallon stainless tank, 2 row unit, full hyd adjustment. Save $$$ on early season chemical. One year warranty. One unit left, loaded (on board rate control, pre rinse, post rinse, vineyard fan, turning hitch, 32 nozzles. $14,900 $34,900 0%/4 yr OAC $22,500 0% Financing / 4yr OAC tel: I tf: I

11 INCLUDES: Fabrication, welding, ANY In Shop service for ANY Equipment Trust your equipment to the BEST parts & service team in the industry! NEW LISTING! TTA Three Row Sprayers Jacto 500 Sprayer 400 Gallon Airblast Sprayer Used Lipco Recycler Two Gregoire Units Remain (1500L & 2000L), loaded with options (spray rate ctl), spray 12 acres/hr. One unit left!! On board rinse kit, electric valves, compact airblast sprayer. Well maintained sprayer. Stainless steel tank, hp diaphragm pump, high power 2 spd fan, 16 nozzles. Equalized air distribution. 0% 48 Month Financing Act NOW!! $3500 Delivery Available. $5000 with Pump Warranty. 500 Gallon tank, immaculately maintained, double adjustable curtain.tandem axle for reduced compaction and field vibration. Field Ready. $9,900 Chinook Wind Machine 1970 Chisolm Ryder Pellenc Double L Hedger Double L ERO Sickle Bar Hedger 90 hours, impeccably maintained, Iveco 6cyl diesel engine, delivery & installation available. $22,000 (Orchard Rite trades Wide throat, International drivetrain, side discharge arm, field ready. Electric motor control, independent height & width control. One unit left. Hydraulic height & width control, in impeccable condition, incredibly maintained. Dealer COST Clearance: $12,750 $5,500 Delivery Available may be available soon) $14,000 OBO (Shipping Available) 4 yr Financing Available. Double L ERO Hedger Stockmeyer Leaf Remover NEW IN STOCK SHREDDERS Stainless Steel Tote Wagon (4 ton) Hydraulic H&W control, rotary blade unit, field ready, storage stand. Frame with hydraulic width control, equipped for front 3 pt hitch mount. LIKE NEW! $9500, Delivery Available. Heavy Duty 5 &6 single stage units. One of each size left in stock. Stainless steel bin, leak free, field ready condition, hd frame. $6000 Clearance Price $5000 Delivery Available. $4500 Delivery Available. Double Sided Braun Grape Hoe Braun Single Sided Radius Steel Tote Wagon Complete with front mounted hydraulic frame with H&W control. Comes with side mount tractor frame, field ready. Field ready, side extension plate, new hydraulic cylinders. LIKE NEW! $7500 Delivery Available. $5000 Delivery Available. $9500, Delivery Available. 10 YEAR Financing Available on Most New & Used Equipment. 40 Lakeshore Road, R.R. #5 I Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON I L0S 1J0

12 Complete inventory listings and product descriptions can be found at: Collard Rear Leaf Remover Overstock Sale Collard Single & Double L Hedger Overstock Sale 6 units left. Front and rear mount available. Flexible financing terms including 4 yr / 0% financing. Trades needed and welcomed. Delivery, installation, training included in all pricing. Usable pre-harvest. The best full season mechanical leaf remover on the market. No reasonable offers refused. 4 double sided, 6 single sided left. The most durable and robust rotary hedgers on the market. Flexible financing terms available with 0%/4yr financing available. Pricing includes delivery and installation, starting at $9000. References available. Trades welcomed. No reasonable offers refused. Orchard Rite Wind Machines The market leader in frost protection for vineyards, orchards, and nurseries in Ontario. There is STILL time to order for spring delivery. Low rate financing available. Call to book a free site assessment today!! PORTABLE UNITS NOW AVAILABLE!! ALSO - Please Check Out this NEW Service from Cellar Storage Solutions... tel: I tf: I lakeviewvineyardequipment.com 40 Lakeshore Road, R.R. #5 I Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON I L0S 1J0