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2024 Concord Grape Crop Loss Determination

2024 Concord Grape Crop Loss Determination

Overview

In late April 2024, the Lake Erie grape production region experienced a freeze event and several factors contributed to the extent of the damage, including vine phenology, precipitation, temperature, and dew point.

The Department issued a crop loss determination to assist grape farmers impacted by the frost/freeze event in late April. The designation will allow duly licensed farm wineries to manufacture or sell wine produced from grapes grown outside of New York State.

Apply

The deadline to apply for the exemption is October 31, 2024. 

2024 Farm Winery Application Process Webinar

On Tuesday, September 10, 2024, 1:00 pm, the Department hosted an industry-wide webinar to provide information on the application process and to answer any questions farm wineries may have. A recording of the webinar is below and can also be accessed here.

On Tuesday, September 10, 2024, 1:00 pm, the Department hosted an industry-wide webinar to provide information on the application process and to answer any questions farm wineries may have. A recording of the webinar can is available here.

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Video: 2024 Farm Winery Application Process Webinar

Contact Agricultural Producers Security Program

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (518) 457-7076, option 2

Fax: (518) 457-2716

Mail: NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets

Agricultural Producers Security Program

10B Airline Drive

Albany NY 12235