The NDGGA was formed in 2006 with the purpose of promoting the art and science of viticulture in North Dakota. These goals will be accomplished by

·          supporting research that adds to the scientific knowledge about viticulture and related horticultural issues

·          providing community education and support services for people involved in viticulture

·          informing the public about viticulture in North Dakota

·          advocating the interests of, and enlisting the support, participation, and involvement of, people involved in viticulture

·          collaborating with other groups or organizations where appropriate to further the purpose.  

To join the Growing Grapes in North Dakota listserv, just click here to send an email request.  You must include your first and last names.

The 2012 NDGGA Conference and Annual Meeting will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2012.  You may REGISTER the old-fashioned (paper) way or you can now do it ELECTRONICALLY(see below) .  The conference will be held in Bismarck on at the Radisson Hotel, 605 East Broadway. A block of rooms has been reserved.  Call 701-255-6000 to make your reservation.  An informal informational social will be held Friday evening. Here is the tentative agenda.  If you have any questions, you may call Greg at 701-430-0281.

NDGGA Membership and Annual Meeting Registration

One Membership $20.00 USD Two Memberships $40.00 USD One Memb.-One ann. mtg $80.00 USD One Memb-Two ann mtg $140.00 USD Two Memb-One ann mtg $100.00 USD Two Memb-Two ann mtg $160.00 USD Non-Member ann mtg $70.00 USD Non-Member Two ann mtg $170.00 USD Current Member-One Ann mtg $60.00 USD Current Member-Two Ann mtgs $120.00 USD

 The 2011 NDGGA Summer Tour of vineyards, wineries and historic sites on Saturday, September 17 was a blast.  Pictures can be seen at http://www.facebook.com/pages/AgriTourism-North-Dakota/171067389623731. 

With the assistance and input from a lot of people, the Strategic Vision and Direction for North Dakota's Grape and Wine Industry has been completed.  The document was approved unanimously by the ND Grape & Wine Program Committee on Dec. 5, 2011.  Click here for the full report, or here for the condensed Executive Summary.